The Famous Oklahoma Club Special

Visit just about any golf course in Oklahoma that has a bar, and they'll have Club Specials.  Visit just about any bar in Oklahoma and they'll have Club Specials.  Legend goes, the Club Special was invented at Twin Hills Golf and Country Club in Oklahoma City.  The course opened in 1923, so that's a lot of history, a lot of golf and a lot of  beverages.  I've sampled my fair share, and nothing beats a cold, refreshing Club Special in the golf cart on a hot, Oklahoma day.  One local golf course even serves them up frozen-style.  If I could master that technique, I'd never leave my kitchen.  They're delish, and not just for golf.  Believe me.  Obviously, I'm not a golfer.  But I do know my way around a cocktail and this one is a hole in one!

I've also heard this called a Vodka Special,
or a Country Club Special, but round' here
it's just a Club Special and that's
good enough for me...

 

This also makes a wonderful big batch
cocktail.  We brought the Oklahoma
Club Special to Colorado for
an Oklahoma Football Watch Party!

We pre-mixed the vodka, limeade and Sprite
and added some lemons and limes for color.
Then instructed the guests to add the mix to their
glass and add the club soda and garnish!

Club Special

2 ounces vodka
1 ounce limeade
1 ounce Sprite
club soda
lime and lemon wedges

Combine vodka, limeade and Sprite to a glass of ice.  Fill with club soda and garnish with a lime and lemon wedges. 

Prep Time:  Approximately 5 minutes     Cook Time: 0, you drink it!

NOTE: This post was originally published 11/13/13 and we recently decided to add a big batch version on 10/12/25.  For a large batch, simply multiply the recipe (We based it on how much limeade was made from the 12 ounce can of concentrate.  Combine the vodka, limeade, and Sprite.  Then serve, adding the club soda individually so the cocktail stays fizzy for the guests.  Serve with additional lemons and limes for garnish.

Obviously you're not a golfer.--Big Lebowski

(Warning~Contains a bad word, so don't watch the clip if you're at work, holding a small child, or easily offended.)