Crafted in the Cardrona Valley, The Reid Single Malt Vodka steps into the season with a collection of cocktails cut sharp and clean. The Martini combines smooth vodka with a hint of olive, the Highball lifts the spirit with sparkling soda and a zesty twist, the Lemon Drop brings a citrus bite, while the Mule is sweet with a dash of spice. Each pour balances clarity and character in equal measure — vodka at its most refined. Want to recreate The Reid’s signature sophistication at home? Read on for four elevated recipes to bring out the next time you’re hosting.
The Reid Mule
45ml The Reid Single Malt Vodka
15ml ginger cordial
10ml pineapple juice
5ml lime juice
90ml sparkling coconut water, to top
Chill a highball glass. In a mixing glass, stir together The Reid Vodka, ginger cordial, pineapple juice, and lime juice. Fill the chilled highball glass with ice, then add the cocktail mixture and top with sparkling coconut water. Garnish with mint.
The Reid Signature Martini
60ml The Reid Single Malt Vodka
10ml French dry vermouth
3 olives
Combine The Reid Vodka and vermouth in a cocktail mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three olives on a cocktail stick.
The Reid Lemon Drop
60ml The Reid Single Malt Vodka
10ml Rose Rabbit Orange Liqueur
30ml fresh lemon juice
30ml simple syrup
Shake all ingredients over ice. Double strain into a chilled coupe. Express lemon zest over cocktail and garnish with lemon peel.
The Reid Martini Highball
60ml The Reid Single Malt Vodka
10ml French dry vermouth
Tonic or soda water
Build over ice in highball glass. Garnish with lemon peel.
This article originally appeared in Fashion Quarterly’s Summer 2026 issue.
Photography: Belinda Merrie.
Creative direction: Georgia Bramley.
