Absolut vanilia with cola
A timeless classic with just two ingredients.
Written by: Scott vAn Dort
Got a minute or two? Then you’ve got plenty of time to make an Absolut Vanilia with Cola!
This quick-and-easy-to-make mixed drink combines the smooth vanilla notes of Absolut Vanilia with the classic taste of cola. This nostalgic yet timeless flavor combo works well for just about any occasion and is perfect to make when you’ve got lots of people coming over.
Ingredients
- 45 ml Absolut Vanilia
- 150 ml Cola
- 1 Lime Wedge
- Ice Cubes
What You’ll Need
- Highball Glass
- Knife
- Jigger (or measuring tool)
How to Mix
- Fill a pre-chilled highball glass with ice cubes all the way to the top.
- Use a jigger to measure and pour 45 ml Absolut Vanilia into the glass.
- Use the jigger again to measure and add 150 ml cola. No need to stir.
- Grab a lime and cut it into wedges. Place a single lime wedge directly into the glass to garnish.
Variations of an Absolut Vanilia with Cola
Vodka and cola are a classic combination that lends to endless drinks-piration. Here’s just a few ideas:
- Swap Absolut Vanilia for Absolut Lime and you’ve now got a zesty lime vodka cola. Lime complements cola so well, and when paired with lime-flavored vodka, it’s a next-level drink.
- Some people prefer the taste of lime in their cola; others prefer lemon. If you’re in the lemon camp, substitute Absolut Vanilia for Absolut Citron and garnish with a lemon wedge instead of lime. You’re now holding a delicious lemon vodka cola!
- Enhance the flavor and aroma of vanilla by garnishing your drink with a vanilla pod together with a lime wedge.
- A cherry cola, anyone? Follow the recipe for an Absolut Vanilia with Cola and then garnish with a single maraschino cherry. This simple touch makes a huge difference to your drink’s flavor profile. The rich, sticky, and sweet flavors from the cherry works wonderfully with the vanilla and cola flavors.
- Last but not least, stick to the recipe but add a pinch of cinnamon to bring out those notes that are already present in cola.
Drink FAQ
Looking for more tips and inspiration for an Absolut Vanilia with Cola? We’ll leave you with these frequently asked questions.
You bet they are! Vodka and cola are a fail-safe combination that just about everybody loves!
Mix cola with any Absolut flavored vodka, and you’ll have a new drink for each flavor – and even more combinations to explore!
When you’re making this drink, you can just pour the cola to fill your glass – no need to measure. You’re aiming for a ratio of 1 part Absolut Vanilia to approximately 3-and-a-quarter parts cola.
Absolutely! A squeeze of fresh lime juice can add a really nice, fresh, zesty edge to your drink. Lime and cola work extremely well together.
Great tasting drinks call for great quality ingredients. Choose your favorite Absolut Vodka and your favorite brand of cola – it’s as simple as that!
