In honor of Buckeye Vodka’s 10th anniversary, we asked the Dayton-based distillery to share recipes for a few celebratory cocktails. This pairing of creme de coconut and white chocolate liqueur is the ideal drink for those who like the sweeter things in life. “These cocktails … are for celebration,” says Jim Finke, founder of Buckeye Vodka. “These can be a pre-dinner cocktail, a post-dinner cocktail or just a party cocktail.” The vodka goes well with the sweeter amaretto and honey, too. “That’s the nice thing about [vodka],” Finke says. “It’s a neutral spirit, so it takes on the taste of whatever you do to it.” Add candy sprinkles around the rim of the glass for a festive touch. 

Birthday Cake Martini
Recipe courtesy of Buckeye Vodka

INGREDIENTS
2 ounces Buckeye Vodka
1 ounce amaretto
1 ounce white chocolate liqueur
3 oz creme de coconut
Honey
Sprinkles

DIRECTIONS
Rim a glass with honey and sprinkles. Combine all ingredients with ice into a shaker, and mix. Pour and enjoy!