Waterwitch Vodka: Simple Vodka Serves to Warm Up This Winter

Winter invites comfort — in the meals we savour and the drinks we craft. The clean, pure character of Waterwitch Vodka makes it a surprisingly versatile base for winter serves, especially when paired with seasonal ingredients like vanilla, spice, pear, and rich aromatics. Whether you’re hosting or enjoying a quiet evening by the fire, these cocktails are simple to craft and a pleasure to sip.

1. Spiced Vanilla White Russian 

Creamy, velvety, and deeply comforting — this twist on the classic is built for fireside lounging. 

Ingredients: 

• 40ml ultra-premium vodka
• 20ml coffee liqueur 
• 30ml cream or milk 
• Dash of vanilla extract or vanilla syrup 
• Fresh grated nutmeg, to garnish 

Method: Add vodka and coffee liqueur to a rocks glass with ice. Float the cream gently on top and sprinkle with nutmeg. 

2. Cardamom Pear Vodka Tonic 

Refined and layered — winter pear and spice elevate this clean, crisp serve. 

Ingredients: 

• 45ml ultra-premium vodka 
• 60ml pear nectar 
• 90ml premium tonic water 
• Crushed cardamom pod or fresh pear slice, to garnish 

Method: Build in a highball glass with ice. Stir gently, then garnish with a pear fan or a green cardamom pod for a subtle spiced aroma. 

3. Burnt Orange & Thyme Vodka Mule 

A take on the classic mule — richer citrus, deep herbal notes, and all the classic zing. 

Ingredients: 

• 50ml ultra-premium vodka 
• 20ml burnt orange juice (grill or roast halved oranges) 
• 90ml ginger beer 
• Dash of thyme syrup or sprig of thyme 
• Orange twist, to garnish 

Method: Add vodka and burnt orange juice to a copper mug or tumbler over ice. Top with ginger beer and a dash of thyme syrup (or muddled thyme). Garnish with an orange twist and fresh thyme.

These fireside vodka serves are about slow luxury — a perfect pairing for winter’s quieter moments. Thoughtfully composed, easy to prepare, and endlessly sippable, they prove that vodka is far from just a summer spirit. When the fire’s lit and the night draws in, these are the serves worth reaching for.

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