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This vodka-based drink is named after its dark-red beet puree, the sweet taste of which is mellowed by fresh-squeezed orange juice.

This house drink proves that the new generation of serious barkeeps has a healthy sense of humor: It's garnished with gummy fish.

This pepper-infused vodka turns out to be pleasantly understated.

And unlike traditional sangrias, this white-peach-and-watermelon-enhanced version is so crisp and light its maker claims you can finish a whole pitcher all by yourself.

This Cosmo minus the Cointreau has enough grapefruit juice and muddled kumquats to keep Carrie and Samantha immune to the common cold.

This version of the tried-and-true cosmopolitan looks and tastes more elegant than the original.

Pour vodka, limoncello, lemon juice, and orange juice over shaved ice for an ultratart, ultratasty adult treat.

This innovative riff on a holiday classic is like eggnog, minus the egg.

The hot, spiced, and spiked wine found in every Scandinavian home at holiday time, is an aromatic winter mainstay that should catch on here.

This seductive, minty, tea-infused vodka punch will turn any gathering into a high-spirited soiree.

Using lemon peel as opposed to the juice results in a less syrupy, pure citrus result.

Fresh pineapple and copious amounts of vodka are the only thing you need for this exotic infusion.

Absolut Vanilla lends an acrid edge and a splash of half-and-half mellows the sweetness of the pumpkin schnapps for a creamy sip.

Unlike traditional sangrias, this light version calls for rose wine, vodka, juices, and club soda.

Vishnyovka, the sour-cherry infusion that’s ubiquitous in Russia, is next to impossible to find Stateside, but you can make it yourself.

This eggnog-y cocktail blends peach vodka, honey, cinnamon, and organic vanilla soy milk.

Infuse Bartlett pears with vodka and cloves, then combine the juice with pear nectar and liqueur before garnishing it with, what else, pear slices.

This comforting chocolate treat gets a kick from orange-peel vodka, vanilla vodka, and a dash of chile powder.

This updated Bloody Mary substitutes intense tomato water for juice.

We're not sure if one passion-fruit-and-strawberry-vodka cocktail will transform you into a more effective Casanova, but three might make you drunk.

Sweeten your cocktails with this vodka-based simple syrup.