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Strawberry Vodka Lemonade

Nothing says summertime like vodka strawberry lemonade cocktails! These refreshing drinks are perfect for dining al fresco, and are sure to please everyone at your next party. They are easy to make, and can be tailored to fit your taste preferences. So grab a pitcher of vodka strawberry lemonade and enjoy the warm weather!
Prep Time3 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Eden Westbrook

Ingredients

  • ½ pound strawberries washed, hulled, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups lemon juice
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 2 cup vodka
  • Ice for serving
  • Slices of strawberries and lemons for garnish

Strawberry Simple Syrup

  • ¼ pound strawberries fresh or frozen, and hulled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

Make the Strawberry Simple Syrup

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the strawberries, water, and sugar. Let them simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the strawberries are slumped and look ugly and their red color has been leached into the simple syrup.
    ¼ pound strawberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water
  • Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a heat-safe container. This can be made up to 5 days ahead of time!

Make the Strawberry Vodka Lemonade Cocktail

  • At the bottom of a pitcher or in a medium sized mixing bowl, smash the fresh strawberries with the lemon zest, and granulated sugar until the strawberries are releasing juice and are well muddled.
    ½ pound strawberries, 2 tablespoon lemon zest, ½ cup granulated sugar
  • Add the lemon juice, vodka, and cold water to the pitcher (or add the mashed and macerated strawberries to the pitcher with the water if you used a bowl). Stir well.
    2 cups lemon juice, 2 cup vodka, 4 cups cold water
  • Add the strawberry simple syrup to the pitcher and stir well to combine. Add ice and serve cold!
    Ice

Notes

Make Ahead and Storage

Make this strawberry cocktail ahead of time for any occasion!
It'll stay fresh in the fridge for up to 2 days in a pitcher with a lid. Just add the ice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg