Kick back with our uncomplicated Bingo Drink recipe! Combining vodka, lemon juice, Grenadine, and soda water, this stimulating cocktail is perfect for welcoming the spring season.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 213
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz lemon Juice
- 1 oz grenadine
- Soda water - to top up
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slice or twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Lemon Juice: Measure and pour 1 oz lemon Juice into the glass.
- Add Grenadine: Add 1 oz grenadine to the mix.
- Add Vodka: Pour 2 oz Vodka over the ice.
- Top up with Soda Water: Fill the rest of the glass with soda water.
- Stir: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients.
- Garnish: Place a lemon slice or twist into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Vodka: If you're out of vodka, try white rum for a slightly different flavor profile. I've also used gin instead of vodka for a more botanical taste.
- Lemon Juice: I've used lime juice instead of lemon juice in a pinch. It changes the character of the drink but still works well.
- Grenadine: A simple syrup can substitute if you don't have Grenadine. Add a small pomegranate juice splash to mimic Grenadine's unique flavor.
Making a Pitcher of Bingo Drink:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of vodka, 8 oz of lemon juice, and 8 oz of Grenadine.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the vodka, lemon juice, and Grenadine. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, top up with soda water, garnish with a lemon slice or twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Vodka Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic vodka substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic vodka's flavor.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular vodka, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- All Ingredients: The Bingo Drink is naturally vegan as it contains no animal products. Just make sure to use a vegan-friendly vodka brand, as some brands use animal products in their filtration process.
What is a Bingo Drink?
A Bingo Drink is a vodka-based cocktail made of vodka, lemon juice, Grenadine, and soda water. It’s easy to make because it only requires simple mixing techniques and ingredients commonly found in most bars or liquor stores. The Bingo Drink isn’t a variant of any other well-known cocktail but stands out due to its unique flavors, offering an excellent taste experience.
What is a Bingo Drink made of – The ingredients
A Bingo Drink is made from these ingredients:
- Vodka: This is the cocktail’s base spirit, providing the alcoholic content and a clean, neutral flavor.
- Lemon Juice: Adds a tangy citrus note to the drink, balancing out the sweetness of the other ingredients.
- Grenadine: This sweet syrup, made from pomegranate juice, gives the drink its distinctive color and adds a fruity sweetness.
- Soda Water: Used to top up the drink, it adds effervescence and dilutes the strong flavors slightly, making the cocktail more refreshing.
