The Yoozh (aka Vdc)
A utilitarian, low-calorie highball combining vodka and diet cola.
The Yoozh (for The Usual) or commonly referred to as a VDC (Vodka Diet Coke) is a functional highball defined by its caloric efficiency and caffeine content. Unlike the Cuba Libre, which balances rum with sugar and lime, this drink relies entirely on the artificial sweeteners of the diet cola to mask the ethanol of the vodka. It is a staple of modern nightlife and diet-conscious drinking, prized for its simplicity rather than culinary complexity. The lack of sugar allows the vodka's texture to remain prominent, often requiring a lime wedge to provide necessary acidity.
Ingredients
- • 2 oz vodka
- • 4 oz Diet Coke (or diet cola)
Did you know?
“The VDC is the favorite drink of the founder of MixWise!”
Bartender's Note
Squeeze the lime wedge into the drink before dropping it in; the citric acid is crucial to cutting the aftertaste of artificial sweeteners.
How to make the The Yoozh (aka Vdc)
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice
- 2Add vodka
- 3and measure with your heart 3
- 4Top with Diet Coke
- 5Stir briefly to combine
- 6Optionally garnish with a lime wedge
