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30 Best Green Vodka Cocktail Recipes

Green Vodka Cocktails

I 💚 a good green vodka cocktail!

If you’re in need of a green-hued drink–I’ve lined up 30 delicious green cocktails for you to work your way through.

From the Appletini to the Midori Sour (my favorite) to the Zolezzi—here are all my best green vodka cocktails to try.

Choose from all the green vodka cocktails!

Cheers!

Thirsty for more? Check out my Top 10 Blue Vodka Cocktails and 30+ Yellow Cocktails with Vodka

1. Midori Sour

The Midori Sour was my go-to drink for years, until I discovered tequila. Midori Sour is a bright green vodka cocktail that features a zingy melon flavor! This classic mixes easily for a refreshing cocktail.

Easy Recipe: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add 1 1/2 oz Midori melon liqueur, 1 oz lemon juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, shake well, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.

2. Appletini

The apple martini (appletini) is a delicious green cocktail with a vodka base. I’ve been getting into green vodka drinks lately and love to serve appletinis at my cocktail parties.

Easy Recipe: Combine 2 oz vodka, 1 oz apple schnapps, and 1 oz apple juice in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously, and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with apple slices.

3. Fuzzy Leprechaun

I tried out this green vodka cocktail this past week. I just had to share the recipe! I’m pretty sure this one of the best St. Patrick’s Day drinks I’ve had. The Fuzzy Leprchaun is bright green and tastes like a peach.

Easy Recipe: I mix 1 oz each of peach schnapps and vodka in a glass filled with ice, then top with lemon-lime soda for a sweet, green St. Patrick’s Day sipper. Garnish with an orange wedge and cherry.

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4. Vodka Gimlet

This emerald elixir offers a fresh take on a classic gimlet with green creme de menthe.

Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz vodka, 3/4 oz lime juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup with ice, then strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

5. Shamrock Shot

I’m excited to share this festive St. Patrick’s Day green vodka layered shot that I know you’ll love mixing up.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 1/4 oz creme de menthe, 1 1/4 oz vanilla vodka, 2 oz heavy cream, and 4 dashes chocolate bitters with ice until well-chilled. Strain into two shot glasses and garnish with an Andes creme de menthe thin and whipped cream.

6. Green Bay Bloody Mary

I’m making green green green Bloody Mary.

Easy Recipe: Rim a highball glass with celery salt then fill with ice, add 1.5 oz vodka, 3 oz tomato juice, 1 tbsp prepared horseradish, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 0.5 tsp celery salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper, stir to combine then garnish with cheddar, sausage, olives, and pickled veggies.

7. Caipirovska

The Caipiroska is a Russian vodka take on the Brazilian Caipirinha. I mean, I’m here for it!

Easy Recipe: In a highball glass filled with ice, stir together 2 oz vodka, 1 lime cut into wedges, and 2 tsp sugar until sugar dissolves then top with soda water.

8. Grinch Punch Cocktail

The Grinch cocktail is a fluorescent green concoction topped with an very festive red cherry.

Easy Recipe: Combine 1.5 oz Midori liqueur, 1 oz clear rum, and 5 oz Sprite in a glass over ice, then garnish with a maraschino cherry.

9. Greentini

The Greentini is a healthy green twist on the classic Martini. Green juice enthusiasts will love this drink!

Easy Recipe: In a shaker filled with ice combine 2 oz gin, 1 oz green apple schnapps, 1/2 oz melon liqueur, shake vigorously, and strain into a chilled martini glass.

10. Zolezzi

The Zolezzi is a sweet and fruity drink green vodka drink with hints of citrus, melon, and vanilla. It is typically served in a hurricane glass with ice, and a cocktail cherry.

Easy Recipe: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 2 oz white rum, 1 oz blue curacao, 1 oz Midori melon liqueur, 1 oz pineapple juice, shake vigorously, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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11. Liquid Marijuana

The liquid marijuana cocktail is a very addicting drink. It is tropical and sweet and has an apple flavor, along with a beautiful green color. The color can brighten up any party.

Easy Recipe: Combine 1 oz light rum, 1 oz blue curacao, 1 oz Midori melon liqueur, and 2 oz pineapple juice in a shaker with ice, shake well, and strain into a highball glass over ice.

12. After Eight Martini

Here’s a delicious green vodka cocktail to try at home.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 oz vodka, 1 oz crème de menthe, and 1 oz crème de cacao in a shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass. Optionally, garnish with chocolate shavings and a sprig of fresh mint.

13. Tokyo Iced Tea

I’m a fan of kiwi-flavored cocktails. Tokyo Iced Tea is a must-try green vodka drink with a lemon-lime twist!

Easy Recipe: Shake 1/2 oz vodka, 1/2 oz rum, 1/2 oz tequila, 1/2 oz gin, 1/2 oz triple sec, and 1 oz sour mix with ice. Strain into a tall glass and top with Sprite or 7-Up.

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14. Witch’s Brew

This Witches Brew Drink is a spooky Halloween cocktail with a striking green color.

Easy Recipe: The Witch’s Brew consists of 1 part vodka, 1 part Blue Curaçao, 2 parts sweet and sour mix, and 2 parts Sprite–can be adjusted to your personal preference.

Related: 30+ Sprite Cocktails (Recipes)

15. Cucumber Martini

The green Cucumber Martini is a cool, crisp riff on the classic martini starring cucumber, vodka, and St Germain. It’s fresh, dry, and floral, and cucumber-y.

Easy Recipe: Muddle cucumber chunks with torn basil, 2 oz vodka, 1 oz simple syrup, and 1 oz lime juice. Shake well with ice, then strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a cucumber slice.

16. Green Goddess

The vodka cocktail is mean and green thanks to green tea, fresh mint, arugula, cucumbers, and jalapeños.

Easy Recipe: Infuse 8 oz vodka with green tea for 8 hours, then strain and chill. Prepare arugula syrup, muddle cucumber and jalapeño, shake with green-tea vodka, arugula syrup, and lemon juice, then strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with mint and cucumber slices.

17. Green Wicked Witch

I conjured up this Green Wicked Witch vodka this past Halloween. I recommend adding a lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7UP to your taste.

Easy Recipe: I mix 3 oz of vodka, 1 oz of Midori melon liqueur, 1 oz of Blue Curacao, 6 oz of freshly squeezed OJ, 6 oz of lemon-lime soda, and 2 tsp of Silver Cake Shimmer Dust. Garnished with maraschino cherries.

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18. Green Irish Sunrise

I LOVE this cocktail! Mainly because it’s so festive for St. Patrick’s Day and is delicious.

Easy Recipe: I combine 1 oz of green apple liqueur, 1 oz of vodka, 1 oz of blue curaçao, 2 oz of orange juice, and 2 oz of sweet & sour mix. Garnish with an orange wedge.

19. Green Demon

For a sweet and tart green cocktail, I shake 1 oz each of vodka, melon liqueur and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. I strain it into a glass for a refreshing and delicious concoction.

Easy Recipe: In a large goblet, combine 1 oz Midori, 1 oz vodka, and 1 oz white rum. Top with lemonade, stir, and serve with a lime wheel garnish.

20. Spicy Cucumber Vodka Margarita

This green vodka margarita cocktail is spicy, tangy, and delicious. It’s a take the classic margarita!

Easy Recipe: I muddle jalapeño slices in a shaker before adding 2 oz vodka, 2 oz lime juice, cucumber and ice. I shake and strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.

21. Leprechaun Mimosa

I’ve decided that every St. Patty’s Day should be celebrated with a green vodka mimosa! 

Easy Recipe: In a champagne glass, combine 3 oz orange juice, 3 oz champagne, and a splash of blue curacao.

22. Green Flying Monkey

I am a huge fan of spooky cocktails and this is one of my favorite green vodka Halloween-themed drinks.

Easy Recipe: Combine 6 oz Kinky Green Vodka, 6 oz lemon-lime soda, and 1 oz jalapeno simple syrup in a shaker. Dip the rims of two glasses in water or jalapeno simple syrup and then in black and purple sprinkles. Strain over the ice, and serve with two black and white striped straws.

23. Green Lantern

The Green Lantern is a popular green vodka cocktail inspired by the DC Comics superhero. This vibrant cocktail is a visually stunning drink.

Easy Recipe: In a shaker, combine 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz melon liqueur, 0.5 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 5-6 mint leaves. Add ice and shake. Strain into a glass over ice, top with soda water, and garnish with a lime wheel and a mint sprig.

24. Baileys Mint Martini

This green Baileys Mint Martini with vodka is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or Christmas. The minty liqueur complements the cream in this drink.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 oz each vodka, Irish cream, creme de menthe, and half & half with ice. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

25. Lucky Charm Jello Shots

If you aren’t familiar with Jell-O shots, they’re made of Jell-O and vodka (other hard liquors can be used). One shot is strong–remember to drink responsibly.

Easy Recipe: Grease the inside of plastic shot cups with cooking spray. Heat 2 cups of water until boiling, then pour it into a mixing bowl with 6 oz of green Jell-O powder, whisking until the powder is completely dissolved. Add 1 cup of vodka and 1/2 cup of cold water, and whisk. Fill each shot cup with the Jell-O mixture and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm. Just before serving, top each Jell-O shot with whipped cream and shamrock sprinkles.

26. Midori Cosmopolitan

This green Midori Cosmopolitan cocktail is a mix of a vodka martini and a midori sour! I LOVE Midori Cosmo drink. You can make it to your taste.

Easy Recipe: In a martini shaker filled with ice, combine 1 oz Midori, 1 oz vodka, 1 oz lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup. Shake and strain into a glass. Garnish with a cherry.

27. Green Irish

This green vodka cocktail recipe features the earthy notes of matcha powder. I use any vodka bottle I have on hand, but this cocktail works well with any neutral tasting vodka.

Easy Recipe: In a mixing glass, thoroughly whip together 2 oz vodka, 1 tsp matcha powder, and honey until smooth. Pour the mixture over ice in a rocks glass, add 1 oz vanilla liqueur, and top with 1 oz cream.

28. Lucky Charms Green Martini

This is another green vodka cocktail just perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. It features pulverized marshmallows, vanilla vodka, and Irish cream!

Easy Recipe: I rim a glass with whipped cream then shake 2 oz vanilla vodka and 1 oz Irish cream with ice for a fun green vodka cocktail. The whipped cream rim adds sweetness to the Lucky Charms-inspired martini.

29. After Eight Shot

This sweet green vodka drink is served after 8pm–when the kids are dreaming of sugar plums. This dessert-like drink is named after the popular mint chocolate candy!

Easy Recipe: Pour 1/2 oz Kahlúa into a shot glass. Using a cocktail spoon, slowly pour 1/2 oz creme de menthe over the back of the spoon to layer it on top of the Kahlúa. Then, using the same technique, layer 1/2 oz Baileys Irish cream on top of the creme de menthe.

30. Mint Royal

I think this delicious green vodka cocktail tastes like a sweet and refreshing dewy garden.

Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz. citron vodka, 2 oz. cucumber juice, 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 oz. agave syrup in a shaker with ice. Strain into a Belgian-style tulip glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a crown of mint, dust with powdered sugar, and add a slice of candied ginger.

More cocktails!

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Cheers!

Did you try any of these green vodka cocktail recipes? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

I also made this separate post about 🍀37 Green Cocktails | St. Patrick’s Day Drink Recipes. Feel free to check it out 😊.