Make Mine a Vodka LaCroix Cocktail
The Make Mine a Vodka LaCroix Cocktail is a crisp, citrusy vodka highball with no added syrup. A successful glass should be very cold and lively rather…
- A successful glass should be very cold and lively rather than flat, with clean vodka character, tart lime, and a dry sparkling finish.
- The key is simple: build the drink over fresh ice, pour the LaCroix last, and stir only enough to combine.
- Pour the vodka and fresh lime juice into a 14 oz Collins or tall highball glass.
- Add ice until the glass is about three-quarters full. Stir the vodka and lime juice for about five seconds to chill them.
- Pour in the chilled lime LaCroix. Slide a bar spoon down the inside of the glass and give the drink one gentle lift from bottom to top; vigorous stirring will knock out carbonation.
The Make Mine a Vodka LaCroix Cocktail is a crisp, citrusy vodka highball with no added syrup. A successful glass should be very cold and lively rather than flat, with clean vodka character, tart lime, and a dry sparkling finish. The key is simple: build the drink over fresh ice, pour the LaCroix last, and stir only enough to combine.
Vodka LaCroix Cocktail Recipe
Yield: 1 cocktail
Liquid volume: 6 1/2 oz (195 ml), before ice
Glass: A 14 oz (approximately 415 ml) Collins or tall highball glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60 ml) vodka
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) fresh lime juice
- 4 oz (120 ml) chilled lime LaCroix
- 1 lime wheel, for garnish
- Ice, enough to fill the glass after adding the vodka and lime juice
Method
- Pour the vodka and fresh lime juice into a 14 oz Collins or tall highball glass.
- Add ice until the glass is about three-quarters full. Stir the vodka and lime juice for about five seconds to chill them.
- Pour in the chilled lime LaCroix. Slide a bar spoon down the inside of the glass and give the drink one gentle lift from bottom to top; vigorous stirring will knock out carbonation.
- Add the lime wheel and serve immediately.
The measured liquids total 6 1/2 oz (195 ml). A 14 oz glass provides ample remaining capacity for ice and carbonation without requiring a tightly packed or overflowing serve. Choose a clean-tasting, unflavored vodka; the drink has few ingredients, so strongly flavored vodka will noticeably change the result.
If you prefer a lighter vodka presence, reduce the vodka to 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) and leave the other measurements unchanged. Enjoy responsibly.
Vodka LaCroix Cocktail Questions
Can I use a different LaCroix flavor?
Yes. Replace the lime LaCroix with the same 4 oz (120 ml) measure of another flavor. Citrus-forward options fit the lime juice most naturally; if the chosen flavor clashes with lime, omit the garnish but keep the measured lime juice for acidity.
Why should the LaCroix be added last?
Adding it after the vodka, lime juice, and ice limits unnecessary stirring. One gentle lift with a bar spoon combines the drink while preserving more of its fizz.
Can I make it less spirit-forward?
Use 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) vodka instead of 2 oz (60 ml), while keeping the lime juice and LaCroix unchanged. This produces a 6 oz (180 ml) drink before ice with a lighter vodka presence.
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