Pretty in pink - this Vodka Lemonade Cocktail is refreshing, tart and fruity with the ideal amount of boozy kick! Featuring two types of liquors, pink lemonade, sparkling soda and fresh lemons, this pink lemonade cocktail is the perfect way to toast any occasion!Recipe can be scaled up or down by using the slider if you hover your mouse over the number of Servings.
4ouncesPink Lemonade- CHILLED (substitute: regular lemonade or lemonade with raspberry) (SEE NOTES)
1-2ounceLemon Lime Soda (sprite, sierra mist, etc.)- CHILLED, to taste (substitute: club soda or sparkling water)
ForServing:Ice Cubes
OptionalGarnishes:Lemon Wheels (slices of lemon), Raspberries, Strawberries
Instructions
Ice: Fill a tall tumbler glass 3/4 to the top with ice.
Start Cocktail: Add both vodkas and the pink lemonade to the glass. Use a cocktail spoon to stir and combine.
Finish Cocktail and Serve: Top the pink lemonade cocktail off with soda and garnish with a slice of lemon and berries if using. Serve cold, immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
A standard shot glass is 1.5 oz.
You can use store-bought pink lemonade for convenience, or make your own for the best flavor. (See below)
Homemade Pink Lemonade1/2 to 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup for sweetened cranberry juice / 3/4 cup for unsweetened juice)1 3/4 Cups Water - DIVIDED1/2 Cup Cranberry Juice1/2 Cup Freshly-squeezed Lemon Juice (about 4 lemons)Directions:
Make simple syrup: Add the sugar and 1 cup of the water to a small saucepan. Place the pan over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the simple syrup from the hot burner and let cool.
Make lemonade: To a pitcher, add the remaining 3/4 cup of water, cranberry juice, lemon juice and cooled simple syrup. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust as desired - adding more sugar for sweetness or lemon juice for tartness.
Chill: Transfer the pitcher to the refrigerator and chill for at least an hour before using.
Nutritional information is an estimate based upon 1 cocktail. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.