Top Five Recipes To Raise A Glass To On National Vodka Day

Whether you like it shaken, stirred, or neat, National Vodka Day (Saturday, October 4, 2014) is on the horizon. So pick a recipe (they range from a classic martini to fall flavored punch) and raise a glass in honor of the beloved spirit.

Fall Harvest. (Courtesy Photo)

1. Fall Harvest:

1 oz. Sobieski Cynamon Vodka

2 oz. Hard Cider

1/4 oz. Vanilla Simple Syrup

1/4 oz. Lemon Juice

Cinnamon stick for garnish

Directions: In a shaker add all ingredients with ice. Shake and strain into a glass, garnish with a cinnamon stick and serve.

2. Pinnacle High Roller:

1 part Pinnacle Original Vodka

Splash of Olive Juice

Spritz of Vermouth

Directions: Pour the ingredients into a shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with olives.

Pinnacle High Roller and The Amsterdam Mule. (Courtesy Photos)

3. French Martini:

3/4 oz. Lejay Cassis

1.5 oz. Vodka

3/4 oz. Pineapple Juice

1/4 oz. Lemon Juice

Directions: Shake with ice and fine strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon zest.

Bolly Good Punch. (Courtesy Photo)

4. Bolly Good Punch: (serves 6 to 8)

10 oz. Belvedere Lemon Tea

14 oz. chilled Chai Tea

8 oz. Vanilla Syrup

5 oz. Almond Milk

4 Orange wheels

5 Cinnamon Sticks

Grated fresh Nutmeg

Directions: Combine all ingredients in large punch bowl with ice and serve immediately.

5. The Amsterdam Mule:

2 oz. New Amsterdam Vodka

3 oz. Ginger Beer

.5 oz. Simple Syrup

.5 oz. fresh Lime Juice

Sprig of Mint

Directions: Pour vodka over ice. Add simple syrup and lime juice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Spank mint sprig (to release aromas) and add as garnish. Serve in metal mug.