If you're ordering drinks at a bar, consider trying a vodka concoction. You might be familiar with the classic Screwdriver, made with vodka and orange juice, or the tomato juice-based Bloody Mary, but there are a lot more options. Here are three lively and refreshing alternatives to ask your local mixologist to make.   

What Are the Top Bar Drinks Made With Vodka?

1. Cosmopolitan

Wildly popular in the late 80s and 90s, Cosmopolitans are making a comeback at bars around town. Lemon or citrus vodka plus Triple Sec or Cointreau provide the alcoholic kick, while fresh lime juice and cranberry juice add zing. The fun, blushing shade of pink of this drink is sure to make you smile.

2. Espresso Martini

If you're like James Bond and prefer a drink that is shaken, not stirred, order an Espresso Martini. Created in 1983 by London bartender Dick Bradsell, this lively cocktail blends vodka with fresh espresso, coffee liqueur, and sugar syrup. 

The bartender shakes it all up, double strains it into a chilled Martini glass, and tops it with coffee beans. To make your drink a little sweeter, ask to substitute vanilla-flavored vodka for the traditional spirit. This drink will awaken your taste buds and help you find your second wind. 

3. Harvey Wallbanger 

If you're into nostalgia, cruise to the bar and order a Harvey Wallbanger. This cocktail was born in the USA in the 60s and masquerades as a Screwdriver with an extra twist. 

Your bartender mixes vodka and orange juice with Galliano, a herbal liqueur that adds more yellow color and a big kick of flavor. A couple of these will get you dancing to whatever tunes are playing.

For refreshing adult beverages including vodka cocktails, stop by Lancaster's Lounge & Off-Sale. In business since 1989, this neighborhood bar is known as the Cheers of Lincoln, NE. They offer a variety of cocktails, beers, wines, and daily drink specials to their patrons. To ask about their menu, call (402) 421-2474.