A Veranda Moment recipe
Vodka, lemonade and blackberry liqueur, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass, garnished with a blackberry.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make a Veranda Moment?
Vodka
We compared 12 different brands of Vodka and determined that Smirnoff was the overall best option. Given the current climate with Russia, that may seem like a questionable choice, but Smirnoff isn’t made in Russia, it’s made all over the world.
It actually has a history of Russian persecution and the creators were forced to flee Russia.
What Equipment do you need to make a Veranda Moment?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
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Recipe card
A Veranda Moment
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, vodka, lemonade, and blackberry liqueur to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a blackberry.
No cocktail shaker? Do this instead
- Add ice, vodka, lemonade, and blackberry liqueur to a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a blackberry.
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A Veranda Moment FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make a Veranda Moment?
To make a Veranda Moment, you need 30ml / 1oz vodka, 45ml / 1.5oz lemonade and 20ml / 0.7oz blackberry liqueur, plus blackberry to garnish. There’s more about vodka above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Veranda Moment?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in a Veranda Moment?
A Veranda Moment contains 30ml / 1oz vodka and 20ml / 0.7oz blackberry liqueur.
Is a Veranda Moment shaken or stirred?
A Veranda Moment is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Veranda Moment without a cocktail shaker?
No. Without a cocktail shaker, you can make a Veranda Moment like this: Add ice, vodka, lemonade, and blackberry liqueur to a cocktail glass. Garnish with a blackberry.
What glass is a Veranda Moment served in?
Serve a Veranda Moment in a cocktail glass.
How do you garnish a Veranda Moment?
Garnish a Veranda Moment with a blackberry.
How do I make a Veranda Moment for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 120ml vodka, 180ml lemonade and 80ml blackberry liqueur. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
