Description
Cool summer days call for Strawberry Vodka Lemonade, a refreshing cocktail that blends sweet berries with zesty citrus and smooth vodka. Crisp, tangy flavors dance on your palate, making this drink perfect for backyard gatherings or sunset relaxation.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries and Vodka:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup vodka
Citrus and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
Dilution and Garnish:
- ½ cup cold water (or lemon-lime soda for a fizzy version)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices
- Extra strawberries
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Pulverize ripe, vibrant strawberries with granulated sugar in a high-powered blender until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Optional: Pass the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to eliminate seeds and create an ultra-smooth texture.
- Transfer the strawberry puree into a generously sized pitcher, introducing freshly squeezed lemon juice, premium vodka, and chilled water.
- Thoroughly integrate all liquid components using a long-handled mixing spoon, ensuring complete incorporation.
- Evaluate the flavor profile and calibrate sweetness levels by incrementally adding additional sugar or water until reaching desired balance.
- Select serving glasses and fill them generously with crystalline ice cubes.
- Cascade the crimson strawberry vodka lemonade over the ice, allowing liquid to gently settle.
- Embellish each glass with delicate lemon medallions, whole fresh strawberries, and sprigs of aromatic mint leaves for an elegant presentation.
- Serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and effervescence, inviting guests to indulge in this refreshing summer libation.
Notes
- Strain the strawberry puree for a silky-smooth cocktail that looks as good as it tastes.
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries to enhance the natural fruity flavor without adding too much extra sugar.
- Create a non-alcoholic version by replacing vodka with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda for a family-friendly twist.
- Prep the strawberry mixture ahead of time and chill for more intense flavor infusion and a refreshingly cold drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg