The Water Hazard Is The Cocktail Your Winter Getaway Deserves

March 29, 2026 | By Benjamin Smith
Water Hazard Cocktail

Everything You Need To Know About The Water Hazard

The Water Hazard is the unofficial-official anthem of the winter getaway vacation. Like the Transfusion, the low ABV vodka cocktail first became popular on warm-weather golf courses where people beat the bad weather up north. When you've traded the snow for the fairways of Scottsdale or Florida, this is the neon-blue "survival juice" found in the cup holders of every cart. It’s a high-performance refresher designed to keep you hydrated and swinging smooth through the back nine. 

Water Hazard

Prep Time3 min
Yield1 Cocktail
Base SpiritVodka

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Vodka
  • 5 oz Blue Gatorade
  • 1.5 oz Lemonade
  • Lemon-Lime Soda, to top
  • Lemon Wedge, for garnish
The Water Hazard Is The Cocktail Your Winter Getaway Deserves

Instructions

  1. Fill a highball glass or a sturdy plastic tumbler with plenty of ice.
  2. Add the vodka, blue Gatorade, and lemonade.
  3. Stir gently to combine the ingredients and achieve that iconic "hazard blue" color.
  4. Top with a splash lemon-lime soda for a carbonated lift.
  5. Garnish with a lemon wedge or an umbrella if you're officially on vacation.
Pro Tip
The secret to a great Water Hazard is the balance between the electrolytes of the Gatorade and the tartness of the lemonade. It’s built for volume and refreshment, making it the perfect 19th-hole companion after a long day on the links.

Water Hazard Riff

For a "Double Bogey," increase the vodka to 2 oz and swap the Sprite for a splash of soda water to keep the sugar in check while you hunt for your ball in the rough.

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