10 Classic Vodka Cocktails That Will Match Any Mood

You can have your vodka two ways. The first way is bitterly cold, in a glass by itself, tasting unapologetically of vodka. The second way is in a mixed drink, only very, very faintly tasting like itself. That's the journey you've chosen for yourself today, and these are the cocktails that travel that ground best. Pick the one that suits your mood—contemplative (the Martini), high-spirited (the Moscow Mule), hungover (what else? the Bloody Mary)—and gather your ingredients. Here's to the most basic and easy-drinking liquor.