I think I’ve mixed vodka with every juice and soft drink in existence. Gatorade, energy drinks, orange juice, cranberry juice, tonic water – I’ve tried them all.

More recently, however, I’ve jumped on the “skinny bitch” bandwagon and mixed vodka with Diet Coke.

Needless to say, Diet Coke hasn’t quite tasted the same since.

While I will not argue against classic vodka cocktails (vodka tonics, cape cods, martinis, cosmopolitans) I will always argue for the trying of a new concoction: sweet tea vodka, a classic southern refreshment infused with a popular liquor.

While Oklahoma’s status as a true southern state is debatable, there are undoubtedly many sweet tea drinkers here, and from what I’ve seen, plenty of vodka drinkers.

Sweet tea vodka comes premixed at the liquor store and is manufactured by Firefly Distillery, Jeremiah Weed and Burnett’s.

So, if you’re feeling ambitious, (or pinching pennies) try mixing your own batch. Brew your own tea and add sweetener and vodka to taste, or just add vodka to your favorite brand of store-bought sweet tea. Garnish with a lemon and enjoy.