Fore! The Best Four Vodka Golf Cocktails

Golf is more than a sport — it’s a celebration of camaraderie, competition and recreation. Complement the experience with the perfect cocktail, whether you’re on the course or watching a tournament at home. Explore our favorite categories of cocktails for your next tee time.

1. Flavors of the season

When the sun is shining and the fairways are calling, spring and summer flavors are in full swing. Lean into the best tastes of this time of year with ice cold, refreshing tasting vodka lemonades and iced teas. Try making our classic Vodka Lemonade recipe, or explore all sorts of variations on the same theme. Our Summer Tea is also par for the course when it comes to seasonal flavor.

2. Light and refreshing tasting spritzes

Seasonal spritzes are perfect for outdoor activities. Bubbly and light tasting, a spritz is a cocktail with vodka, sparkling water and fruit juice for flavor. We love the Fresh Cut for its hint of grapefruit or the simple Vodka Soda with lime. Explore summer spritzes and cocktails for any occasion and learn how to make your own seltzers.

3. Best brunch drinks

Daytime drinks are perfect for enjoying after an early tee time. That’s why brunch drinks are a perfect choice. The classic Bloody Mary is a wonderful savory option, while the Screwdriver is a delicious combination of vodka and orange juice.

4. Golf themed cocktails

You can also enjoy cocktails with a slight — or overt — golf theme. Take our Moscow Mule, for example, and call it a Mule Again (as a nod to a mulligan, something you as a pro golfer certainly never need). Mix a 1:1 ratio of lemonade and iced tea for a classic golf drink and add vodka for a delicious cocktail. Or go for something green like our Cucumber Fizz or Mint Cooler.

What drinks are popular in golf?

While it all comes down to personal preference, there are a few traditional golf drinks like a 50/50 iced tea and lemonade, sometimes spiked with a spirit, and a Transfusion (vodka, ginger ale, grape juice and lime juice). Light and refreshing tasting drinks are the most popular golf cocktails because they’re most fitting for an outdoor activity.

What is a beverage cart at a golf course?

The beverage cart at a golf course is like a mobile concession stand that serves food and drink to golfers. It allows staff to meet golfers where they are to provide refreshments on the go. Not all golf courses have beverage carts, but many do during the regular season.

No matter the type of drink you choose, you’re sure to find something you’ll like for your next golf outing. And after that — tennis, anyone?