Two vodka soda cocktails garnished with lime wedges, served in tall glasses over ice on a dark slate board, with lime slices, ice cubes, and a jigger in the background.

Vodka’s legacy in LGBTQ+ culture: Beyond the soda & lime By Ian Helms Walk into any gay bar—whether it’s a divey neighborhood spot or a thumping dance club—and you’ll see it: the vodka soda.

When you think of craft cocktails, a vodka and soda isn’t the first drink that comes to mind. You can spritz a little fresh lime in there if you want to pretend you’re being adventurous.