5 Vodka Cocktails Perfect for the 19th Hole

Golf isn’t really 18 holes. It’s 18 holes plus that sacred stretch of time afterward when you replay every shot, talk a little trash, and finally relax. That’s the 19th hole — the clubhouse, the patio, the cart barn tailgate in the parking lot — wherever you and your crew decide the round officially ends.

And while a cold beer is fine, sometimes you want something that hits a little different. Enter vodka cocktails: crisp, versatile, and perfect for sipping while you relive that one pure shot you’ll be talking about all week.

Below are five vodka cocktails built for golfers: easy to make, big on flavor, and tailor‑made for post‑round storytelling. Mix them at home before or after your next round, or share the recipes with your favorite 19th hole bartender.

1. The Broken Tee Transfusion (Clubhouse Classic Remix)

If the Transfusion is golf’s unofficial cocktail, this is its slightly more rebellious cousin. Same grape-ginger greatness, just a little more attitude.

Why golfers love it

Perfect for: the player who had a rollercoaster round — a couple birdies, a couple blow‑up holes, and a whole lot of laughs. This drink doesn’t judge your scorecard.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz vodka
• 3 oz ginger ale (or ginger beer if you like a kick)
• 1.5 oz grape juice (or white grape if you want it lighter)
• Squeeze of fresh lime
• Ice
• Optional: a few frozen grapes as “golf balls”

Directions

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Add vodka and grape juice.
3. Top with ginger ale and gently stir.
4. Squeeze in fresh lime and drop the wedge in.
5. Garnish with a couple frozen grapes floating on top.

Pro tip: Batch this in a pitcher before your round and keep it chilled in a cooler. When you hit the 19th hole, you’re one pour away from instant celebration.

2. Fairway Fizz Lemonade

Think of this as an upgrade to that halfway house lemonade that barely got you through the front nine. It’s bright, refreshing, and tailor‑made for sunny afternoon rounds.

Why golfers love it

Perfect for: hot summer days when your back nine felt like a desert hike. This is the drink you want waiting for you on the patio when you peel off that glove.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz vodka
• 3 oz fresh lemonade (store‑bought works, but fresh is better)
• 1 oz club soda or sparkling water
• 2–3 cucumber slices
• 2–3 fresh mint leaves
• Ice

Directions

1. In a glass, lightly muddle the cucumber slices and mint (don’t crush them to death, just press).
2. Add ice and vodka.
3. Pour in the lemonade and stir.
4. Top with club soda for a little fizz.
5. Garnish with a cucumber wheel on the rim.

Pro tip: If you’re mixing for a group, freeze lemonade into ice cubes beforehand. They’ll keep your Fairway Fizz cold without watering it down.

3. Cart Path Only Citrus Crush

You know those rounds when it’s “cart path only” and you end up walking more than you do when you carry? This is the reward for surviving that slog.

Why golfers love it

Perfect for: the crew that played 7,000 yards from the tips for no good reason and now needs serious refreshment. It’s juicy, bright, and dangerously easy to drink.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz vodka
• 1 oz orange juice
• 1 oz pink grapefruit juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup or agave (optional, to taste)
• Splash of soda water
• Orange slice or wedge, for garnish
• Ice

Directions

1. Fill a shaker (or a large cup with a lid — we’re golfers, we improvise) with ice.
2. Add vodka, orange juice, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup if using.
3. Shake until chilled.
4. Strain into an ice‑filled glass.
5. Top with a splash of soda water and garnish with an orange slice.

Pro tip: Salt the rim lightly if you like a citrusy, margarita‑style edge — it makes the grapefruit pop and feels extra fancy for a post‑round hang.

4. The Sand Trap Cooler

We all have that one hole where the bunker seems magnetized to our ball. This drink is for those days when you lived in the sand but still managed to laugh your way out.

Why golfers love it

Perfect for: bunker victims, scramble teams, and anyone who believes a triple bogey is more bearable with the right cocktail in hand.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz vodka
• 3 oz pineapple juice
• 1 oz coconut water
• 0.5 oz lime juice
• Crushed ice
• Pineapple leaf or wedge, for garnish

Directions

1. Fill a glass with crushed ice (we’re going for that sandy vibe).
2. Add vodka, pineapple juice, coconut water, and lime juice.
3. Stir well until the glass is frosty.
4. Garnish with a pineapple wedge or leaf.

Pro tip: For a fun golf twist, rest a wooden tee through the pineapple wedge garnish — it looks like a tiny flagstick in your personal tiki bunker.

5. 3‑Putt Espresso Sparkler

You didn’t plan on staying for “just one more,” but the stories are flowing, the sun’s going down, and someone ordered wings. You need a little energy boost that still feels like a cocktail.

Why golfers love it

Perfect for: late‑afternoon rounds that turn into nighttime hangs, early‑morning tournaments, or those days when your putter betrayed you and you need a pick‑me‑up.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz vodka
• 1 oz chilled espresso or strong cold brew
• 0.5 oz coffee liqueur (optional if you want extra coffee depth)
• 2–3 oz tonic water or soda water
• Ice
• Coffee beans or a small lemon twist, for garnish

Directions

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add vodka, chilled espresso, and coffee liqueur (if using).
3. Stir to combine and chill.
4. Top with tonic or soda water for a light fizz.
5. Garnish with a couple of coffee beans or a thin lemon twist.

Pro tip: Brew espresso or strong coffee ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. Hot coffee plus ice equals a watered‑down mess; chilled coffee keeps this drink crisp and balanced.

How to Make Any Golf Day Feel Like a 19th Hole Win

Whether you just shot your personal best or set a new record for lost balls, the 19th hole is where the round really comes together. It’s where:

• That one miraculous shot becomes legend.
• Bad holes turn into good stories.
• The scorecard matters less than the people at the table.

Vodka cocktails fit that vibe perfectly: flexible, fun, and easy to tweak for any taste or group. Want it lighter? Add more soda. Want more flavor? Dial up the juice. Prefer it not too sweet? Skip the syrup and lean on citrus.

And of course, if you’re the type who likes your golf a little irreverent — a bit of trash talk, a bit of attitude, and a lot of fun — that’s exactly the energy Broken Tee Brands was built on.

Mix these cocktails with your favorite vodka, throw on some Broken Tee gear, and turn your home bar, back patio, or garage sim setup into your own personal 19th hole.

When you’re ready to level up your post‑round ritual, explore the latest from Broken Tee Brands and Broken Tee Vodka at:

• Shop: https://brokenteevodka.com

Here’s to striped drives, made putts, and vodka cocktails that taste just as good after a 92 as they do after a 72. See you on the 19th.