At the end of a long, hot summer day spent doing what fulfills you most, nothing hits quite like a cool, delicious beverage. Our dive into simple tequila recipes will help anyone who prefers relaxing while sipping on Don Julio or Patrón, but if white liquor is your preference, then get your tastebuds ready for the world of two-ingredient vodka drinks. There are seemingly endless options you can combine with Grey Goose, Smirnoff or your favorite brand until you’ve crafted the ultimate easy summer drink roster.

Vodka has been shared between friends since at least 14th century Russia, giving man lots of time to experiment with the popular spirit. In modern-day, many drinkers keep it simple and couple their alcohol with a club soda or cranberry juice, but online we’ve seen others run wild with their imagination, resulting in homemade Skittles vodka going viral a few years ago. No matter if you’re one to stick to the classics or if you’re feeling more experimental, we’ve got 2-ingredient vodka cocktails for everyone to enjoy!

Traditional Vodka Cocktails

Vodka has a long, storied history. Because of that, there are tons of classic, simple vodka recipes that only require two ingredients. Here are a few to get you started.

• Vodka Tonic: Vodka + Tomato Juice
• Vodka Martini: Vodka + Vermouth
• Greyhound: Vodka + Grapefruit Juice
• Moscow Mule: Vodka + Ginger Beer
• Vodka Lemon: Vodka + Lemon Juice
• Vodka Soda: Vodka + Club Soda
• Screwdriver: Vodka + Orange Juice
• Vodka Cranberry: Vodka + Cranberry Juice
• Vodka Gimlet: Vodka + Lime Juice
• Vodka Cola: Vodka + Coke
• Vodka Ginger: Vodka + Ginger Ale

2-Ingredient Vodka Drinks That Think Outside the Box

While there are tons of classic vodka pairings, there’s always time to get a little bit out of the box. Vodka is easy to blend with tons of other ingredients; why not get creative. Skittles? Strawberries? Pickle juice? The only limit is your imagination.

• Skittles Vodka: Vodka + Skittles
• Raspberry Vodka Tonic: Raspberry Vodka + Tonic Water
• Arctic Kiss Cocktail: Vodka + Champagne
• Dill Pickle Martini: Vodka + Pickle Juice
• French Martini: Vodka + Pineapple Juice
• Black Russian: Vodka + Kahlua (or another coffee liqueur)
• Limoncello Lemon Drop: Vodka + Limoncello
• Sweet Tea Vodka: Vodka + Homemade Sweet Tea 
• Strawberry Vodka Lemonade: Strawberry-flavored Vodka + Lemonade