Ever wondered what the artists you stream actually reach for at the bar? Celebrity vodka drinks have become a genre of their own, and the most-loved pop star cocktails are usually far simpler than you might guess. Below we look at a handful of well-known musicians widely associated with a good vodka pour, the drink style each is publicly reported to favour, and how to recreate the mood with our vodka water cocktails right here in Canada — no bartending skills required. Think of it as a playlist you can pour.
The vodka soda: the low-key red-carpet staple
The vodka soda is the quiet MVP of the celebrity circuit: light, crisp and endlessly repeatable, which is why it turns up in so many red-carpet and after-party stories. Actor and musician Kate Hudson, who co-founded King St. Vodka and released her debut album in 2024, has publicly championed a clean, mixable vodka built for exactly this kind of long, refreshing serve. It remains the ultimate signature vodka cocktail for anyone who wants real flavour without any fuss.
Recreate it with Aura
Reach for Cucumber Lime. Made with premium vodka and alkaline water, it delivers that same crisp, soda-light finish straight from the can — arguably the closest thing to a bartender's vodka soda without ever touching a bottle or a lime.
The espresso martini: the late-night energy order
Few drinks have staged a bigger comeback, and few artists are as often associated with the espresso martini as Sabrina Carpenter, whose chart-topping single turned the word 'espresso' into an entire aesthetic. It is the order for when the night is just getting started — rich, buzzy and unapologetically made for going out with friends.
Recreate the vibe with Aura
Match that festival-ready energy with Coconut Pineapple. It won't taste of coffee, of course, but it brings the same celebratory, dance-floor mood — tropical, upbeat and built to be shared with a crowd.
Sweet, playful vodka treats
Cardi B is widely reported to love a fun, sweet drink, and her publicly announced brand Whipshots — a vodka-infused whipped cream — leans all the way into the indulgent, dessert-forward side of vodka. It is a good reminder that a vodka moment can be playful and joyful rather than buttoned-up and serious.
Recreate it with Aura
Pour that same fruity fun into Mango Peach. Juicy, ripe and summer-sweet, it is the patio can for anyone who likes their vodka on the cheerful side, no dessert trolley required.
Premium, crystal-clear sipping vodka: a Canadian twist
For a proudly homegrown angle, Canadian icon Dan Aykroyd — actor, comedian and Blues Brothers musician — is famously associated with Crystal Head Vodka, the ultra-clean spirit he co-founded. His entire pitch is smoothness: a premium vodka you can sip neat or stir into the simplest of serves without a single bitter edge.
Recreate it with Aura
For that same clean, premium feel we happily circle back to Cucumber Lime — crisp, smooth and refreshingly uncomplicated, a proudly Canadian take on effortless, grown-up vodka.
Why these cans capture the celebrity vibe
Every one of these pop star cocktails shares the same DNA: premium vodka, kept light, balanced and easy to enjoy. That is exactly the thinking behind every Aura can. If you want the full story on our ingredients and our approach, read why Aura, then track down your nearest stockist on our where to buy page across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
How to serve any Aura can like a pro
- Chill it thoroughly — every Aura flavour is at its crisp best straight from the fridge.
- Pour over ice into a tall glass and add a fresh garnish: lime, mint or a wedge of peach.
- Match the flavour to the moment — Cucumber Lime for easy afternoons, Coconut Pineapple for parties, Mango Peach for the patio.
- Keep water nearby and pace yourself, just like the pros on tour.
Disclaimer: these preferences are based on public reports and widely circulated coverage, framed as associations only. They are not endorsements of Aura, and no partnership with any named artist is implied.
Ready to sip a little star quality at your next get-together? Explore our vodka water cocktails and find the flavour that matches your mood. Please enjoy Aura responsibly, and only if you are of legal drinking age in your province.