I'd go basic but not super-cheap-tastes-like-gasoline vodka. Tito's is a go-to, and check local distilleries near you. It's always good to support local, and local vodka around here is pricer than Tito's but not outrageous. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eHonestly, my favorite place to get vodka is Costco. If your local Costco permits liquor sales, I highly recommend this especially if you are wanting to make a large batch. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eCostco's French vodka (usually costs ~$25) is often compared to Grey Goose (u003ca href=u0022https://www.greygoose.com/faqs/is-kirkland-vodka-grey-goose-vodka.htmlu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eit is a myth that it is ACTUALLY Grey Gooseu003c/au003e with a private label), but some u003ca href=u0022https://www.thekitchn.com/costco-kirkland-french-vodka-review-258060u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003erank Costco's French vodka above Grey Goose.u003c/au003e