30 Yellow Cocktails with Vodka (+Recipes)

Here are all the best yellow cocktails with vodka to try!

Vodka is a versatile liquor that can be used to mix a wide variety of yellow cocktails.

From the Limoncello Martini to Screwdriver to the Yellow Hammer Slammer—there’s a yellow vodka cocktail to suit every taste!

Here are the best yellow cocktails with vodka to try!

Pick from all the yellow cocktails & mixed drinks. Cheers!

1. Limoncello Martini

This yellow vodka cocktail is intensely sweet tart! Use citron vodka for more lemony flavor: otherwise, regular vodka works! It’s festive for the holidays with a lemon twist and sugar rim. And there are many more yellow vodka martinis to try!

Easy Recipe: 1 1/2 oz limoncello, 1 1/2 oz vodka, 1 oz lemon juice, shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

2. Prosecco Punch

This yellow vodka drink was literally made for boozy brunches. It’s perfect for cheers-ing and fancy enough for a last minute celebration!

Easy Recipe: 1 bottle Prosecco, 1 cup grape juice, 1 cup peach nectar, 1/2 cup orange liqueur, oranges, peaches, club soda, mix, serve over ice. Garnish with orange and peach slices.

3. Screwdriver

The Screwdriver is a classic combination of vodka & OJ. This yellow vodka drink is one of the easiest cocktails to mix – vodka with ice and orange juice, that’s it!

Easy Recipe: 1 1/2 oz vodka, 4 oz orange juice, pour over ice in a highball glass. Garnish with an orange slice.

4. Tolstoy Tang

The Tolstoy Tang is a much-loved vodka and lemonade mixer.This yellow cocktail was created by Russian Standard Original Vodka to celebrate the country’s independence.

Easy Recipe: 2 oz vodka, 1 oz lemon juice, splash simple syrup, shake with ice and strain into an old fashioned glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

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5. Frozen Apple Pie Martini

Frozen Apple Pie Martini features vodka, lemon and apple juice. A sprinkle of cinnamon makes the drink taste like fall!

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 1/2 oz vodka, 1/2 oz apple schnapps, 1/2 oz butterscotch liqueur, 1/2 oz cinnamon syrup with ice and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with an apple slice.

6. Pineapple Mango Vodka Smoothie

This Pineapple Mango Vodka Smoothie is yummy! Made with fresh pineapple and mango, this yellow vodka drink is cool for the summer!

Easy Recipe: 1 cup pineapple, 1 cup mango, 1/2 cup vodka, 1/4 cup lime juice, blend until smooth and pour into glasses filled with ice.

7. Yellow Hammer Slammer

This yellow vodka cocktail is inspired by the famous University of Alabama game day drink. The Yellow Hammer Slammer is the perfect sip before kickoff!

Easy Recipe: 1 oz vodka, 1 oz rum, 1 oz amaretto, 2 oz orange juice, 2 oz pineapple juice. Shake with ice and pour into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a orange wedge and cherry.

8. Yellow Submarine

The Yellow Submarine cocktail is a delicious vodka drink. It’s simple, requiring few ingredients. It’s yellow color will have you thinking of the Beatles on a tropical island with every sip.

Easy Recipe: 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz yellow Chartreuse, 2 oz lemon juice, shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.

9. Vodka Sour

Classic Vodka Sour is a yellow-colored cocktail that contains vodka, simple syrup, lemon, and bitters. A frothy egg white adds a sophisticated flare for a happy hour anytime!

Easy Recipe: 2 oz vodka, 1 oz lemon juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with a cherry.

10. Appletini

The apple martini, also known as an appletini, is a sweet and delicious yellow cocktail with a vodka base.

Easy Recipe: 1 1/2 oz vodka, 1 oz sour apple schnapps, 1/2 oz lemon juice, shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of apple.

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11. Mango Coconut Vodka

This yellow vodka drink is kind of like a Screwdriver–but so much more tropical!

Easy Recipe: In a blender, puree 1/2 medium mango, peeled and pitted, with 3/4 cups water, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/8 cup coconut cream until smooth. Pour the mango mixture in a tall glass. Top with 1/2 tbsp orange juice.

12. Pear Kamikaze

The Spicy Pear Kamikaze is a yellow vodka cocktail that blends sweet and spicy in a symphony of flavor. It’s a drink that delights.

Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz pear vodka, 1 oz jalapeño simple syrup, 1/2 oz lemon juice, 1/2 oz lime juice, and 1/2 oz pear nectar with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a dried pear slice.

13. French 76

The French 76 is a tall, bubbly yellow drink. It’s easy to drink and classic, with a sweet-tart, bubbly, and ultra-refreshing flavor.

Easy Recipe: 1 ounce of vodka, 3/4 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3/4 ounce of simple syrup, and topped off with 2-3 ounces of champagne.

14. Vodka Pear Levander Lemonade

This yellow vodka pear lavender lemonade recipe is a nod to summer, and a refreshing cocktail for your next warm weather happy hour.

Easy Recipe: Boil 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and lavender. Let it cool and strain. Juice 1 pear, combine with 2 oz vodka, 2 oz lemon juice, 2 oz water, 0.75 oz lavender syrup, and a pinch of salt in a shaker. Shake and strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with a slice of pear.

15. Pineapple Vodka

A yellow pineapple vodka cocktail with lime juice, and a sugared rim, is like sunshine in a glass! And SO easy to make with just 4 ingredients!

Easy Recipe: Shake 4 oz of pineapple juice and 2 oz of plain or pineapple vodka in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain over a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a pineapple slice.

16. Mimosa Martini

A mimosa martini is a delicious combination of mimosa flavored vodka and orange juice for a vibrant yellow twist on a classic mimosa.

Easy Recipe: Combine 1 ½ cups mimosa flavored vodka and 52 oz orange juice in a pitcher. Serve in a martini glass.

17. Sgroppino

Learn how to make a frozen yellow Sgroppino, an Italian drink that features sorbet, prosecco, and vodka.

Easy Recipe: Shake ½ cup lemon sorbetto, 1 oz Giulliana Prosecco, ¾ oz Row vodka. Pour into a coupe glass. Garnish with fresh thyme sprig.

18. Vodka Sidecar

Vodka Sour is a classic 1920’s drink: this yellow drink adds lime and bitters, and uses simple syrup instead of Cointreau as a sweetener.

Easy Recipe: Fill a cocktail shaker with 2 oz vodka, 1 ½ oz orange liqueur, 1 oz lemon juice. and ice. Shake and strain into a tall glass and garnish with lemon wheel.

19. Mango Tango

Learn how to mix this yellow Mango Tango vodka cocktail in only 5 minutes using just a few ingredients!

Easy Recipe: Puree ice cubes, 2½ cups mango nectar, 4 fl oz dark rum, 2 fl oz coconut rum, 2 fl oz Triple Sec, 1½ cups pineapple juice, juice of 1 lime. Garnish with a mint sprig.

20. Pornstar Martini

This yellow vodka cocktail combines passion fruit, vanilla, and sparkling wine. It’s a modern classic you must try!

Easy Recipe: Combine 1 1/2 oz vanilla vodka, 1/2 oz passion fruit liqueur, 1 oz passion fruit puree, 1/2 oz lime juice, 1/2 oz vanilla simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, garnish with a passion fruit half, and serve with a sidecar of sparkling wine.

21. Mango Lime Moscow Mule

Another yellow vodka cocktail is the Mango Lime Moscow Mule. The Mule was invented in the 1940s and is still popular today. It’s an easy cocktail to make, with only four ingredients required.

Easy Recipe: Shake 2 oz vodka, 1½ oz mango juice, 1½ oz lime juice with ice. Strain into a copper mule mug. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wheel and mango slice.

22. Harvey Wallbanger

The Harvey Wallbanger is another yellow vodka cocktail that has a brilliant color and refreshing flavor. This recipe is balanced.

Easy Recipe: 1 1/2 oz vodka, 4 oz orange juice, 1/2 oz Galliano, pour over ice, garnish with an orange slice.

23. Peach Fizz

This easy peach fizz recipes is just peach and lemon with a little bit of vodka, peach schnapps, sweeteners and soda water.

Easy Recipe: Shake 1 oz peach schnapps, 1 oz vodka, 1 oz lemon juice, 1/2 oz gum syrup with ice. Pour into a highball glass and top with soda water.

24. Lemon Vodka Spritzer

For those who prefer a lighter, more refreshing drink, the Lemon Vodka Spritzer is an excellent choice. This easy yellow vodka cocktail has a bright, lemon-lime flavor and is less about the booze and more about citrus-y bubbles.

Easy Recipes: 2.5 oz of vodka, ½ oz of lemon juice, and ⅛ teaspoon of sweetener. Stir and top with 4-6 oz of sparkling water. Garnish with a lemon wedge. Serve in a tall glass.

25. Pineapple Lemon Martini

For a tart and refreshing drink, try the Pineapple Lemon Martini. It has only a handful of ingredients and tastes tart and refreshing.

Easy Recipe: Shake 3/4 oz lemon juice, 4 1/2 oz pineapple juice, 3 oz vodka, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 oz simple syrup with ice. Strain into a glass. Garnish with a lemon peel.

26. Lemon Drop Shot

Absolute Lemon Drop Shots are a yellow vodka-based drink that have a lemony, sweet and sour flavor. This simple cocktail is prepared using lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.

Easy Recipe: 1 1/2 oz vodka, 1/2 tbsp simple syrup, 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, shake with ice, strain into a chilled sugar-rimmed shot glass, garnish with a lemon twist if desired.

27. Summer’s Glow

This super seasonal yellow vodka cocktail is bursting with yellow watermelon. I like to add extra, fresh lemon juice to mine.

Easy Recipe: Blend 2 cups of yellow watermelon, 2 cups vodka, and ice until smooth. Add 4 cups of lemonade, juice of 2 limes, and torn fresh mint. Stir and pour into a jug. Garnish with mint sprigs.

28. Spiked Vodka Kiwi Lemonade

Spiked Vodka Kiwi Lemonade cocktails feature vodka, midori, lemonade, and a simple syrup for a refreshingly and light yellow summer cocktail.

Easy Recipe: Muddle 1/4 of a lemon and a kiwi (peeled) with 1 tsp of turbinado sugar in a tall glass. Add 2 oz of lemon-flavored vodka and stir. Top with 6 oz of sparkling lemon water. Garnish with a lemon wedge or kiwi slice.

29. Vanilla Sky Vodka Cocktail

This sweet, yellow vanilla sky vodka cocktail is creamy and similar to a lemon drop martini–with a sweet vanilla vibe!

Easy Recipe: 3 oz vanilla vodka, 3 oz orange Curacao, 1 1/2 oz Orgeat or Almond syrup, 1 1/2 oz lime juice, 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Shake well with ice and strain into a glass. Garnish with a slice of pineapple.

30. Lemon Drop Martini

For a festive and refreshing drink, try the Lemon Drop Martini. This sweet-tart drink is made with vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. It’s perfect for sweet martinis and has a sweet-tart flavor that will wake up your taste buds.

Easy Recipe: 2 oz vodka, 1/2 oz triple sec, 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/4 oz simple syrup, shake with ice, strain into a sugar-rimmed martini glass, optionally garnish with a lemon twist.

31. Vodka Martini with a Twist

This yellow vodka martini is shaken, not stirred, and, with a very classy lemon twist, this classic cocktail is elevated even higher. Cheers!

Easy Recipe: 2 1/2 oz vodka, 1/2 oz dry vermouth, dash of orange bitters, stir with ice, strain into a chilled glass, garnish with a lemon twist.

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