This strawberry vodka lemonade is made with contemporary, flavorful elements and is refined sugar free. That includes a strawberry purée, do-it-yourself honey easy syrup, and tart lemons, this cocktail tastes like sunshine!
We love utilizing contemporary elements in our cocktails and this strawberry vodka lemonade recipe isn’t any completely different. Every a part of this drink is totally do-it-yourself – merely mix strawberries and pressure via a sieve for the purée, make a honey easy syrup, and squeeze contemporary lemons. Add vodka, ice, and revel in!
This candy, tart, and refreshing spiked lemonade tastes like we bottled up all issues spring and summer season. It’s a enjoyable seasonal cocktail recipe that celebrates the whole lot we love concerning the hotter months of the yr. Cheers!
Featured Remark
“We liked this contemporary cocktail!!!!” – Katy
What’s in strawberry vodka lemonade?
There are 3 components to strawberry vodka lemonade:
- Strawberry Purée: This strawberry vodka lemonade is made with actual strawberries which can be puréed and blended into the drink. Place entire strawberries and water right into a high-speed blender and mix till easy. Pour the combination over a sieve and use a spoon to press the purée via the holes to make sure a seedless purée. We additionally use actual strawberries in our frosé, frozen strawberry margarita, strawberry mojito, and strawberry daiquiri recipes.
- Honey Easy Syrup: All you want are honey and water! Carry the honey and water to a boil in a saucepan, then scale back warmth and let simmer for 10 minutes. Make sure that to stir constantly to forestall the honey from burning to the underside of the pan.
- Contemporary Lemon Juice + Vodka: Can’t have vodka lemonade with out freshly squeezed lemon juice and vodka. You’ll want about 4-6 lemons for this lemonade.
Strawberry Vodka Lemonade Variations
Like all of our cocktail recipes, we encourage you to customise this strawberry vodka lemonade to your private preferences. Listed below are a couple of methods to combine it up:
Berries: As an alternative of strawberries, do that recipe with the identical quantity of contemporary blackberries or raspberries (or a mixture of all 3 for a blended berry vodka lemonade).
Sweetness: For a sweeter drink, use much less lemon juice. For a extra tart drink, use much less easy syrup.
Easy Syrup: As an alternative of honey easy syrup, use traditional easy syrup (that is additionally a solution to make a vegan variation of this cocktail).
FAQ
Are you able to make this lemonade non-alcoholic?
Completely! Merely omit the vodka from this recipe for a virgin strawberry lemonade. Or, strive our strawberry lemonade recipe which takes it up one other notch with muddled contemporary basil.
Are you able to make a double batch?
This can be a nice recipe to double (and even triple) to serve a crowd! Merely multiply every of the elements and comply with the identical directions. Serve in a big beverage dispenser with mason jar glasses for the proper yard BBQ beverage.
Storage
Retailer this strawberry vodka lemonade in an hermetic container for as much as 5 days within the fridge. As a result of we use contemporary strawberry puree and fresh-squeezed lemons, this lemonade is not going to preserve so long as retailer purchased pasteurized drinks do.
Flip them into ice cubes!
Freeze this strawberry lemonade (earlier than including the vodka!) in ice dice trays. As soon as frozen, switch them to a freezer-safe bag and preserve within the freezer. When prepared to make use of, thaw and add an oz. of vodka to every cup of strawberry lemonade. Or, drop a couple of cubes right into a glass of conventional lemonade (or boozy drink) for an added taste punch.
Serving Ideas
Strawberry vodka lemonade was meant for summertime! That is the proper cocktail to make for a yard BBQ or out of doors meal. Garnish every glass with a contemporary strawberry and/or lemon wedge or get actually fancy and add a enjoyable sugar rim earlier than serving.
Strawberry Vodka Lemonade
This strawberry vodka lemonade recipe options do-it-yourself strawberry puree, contemporary squeezed lemons, honey easy syrup, and vodka. It is contemporary and celebrates the flavors of spring and summer season!
Prep:30 minutes
Prepare dinner:0 minutes
Whole:30 minutes
Elements
Honey Easy Syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
Strawberry Puree
- 1 lb. contemporary strawberries
- 1 cup water
Different
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 4-6 giant lemons
- 1.5 cups water
- 8 oz. vodka 1 cup vodka
Directions
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First, make easy syrup by putting honey and water right into a small saucepan.
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Carry to a boil after which let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
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When syrup has decreased, take away from warmth, pour right into a jar, and place within the fridge to chill for later.
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Subsequent, create strawberry puree. Place strawberries and water right into a high-speed blender and mix on excessive till easy. Pour over a sieve and use a spoon to press the puree via the holes separating the seeds from the puree. Put aside.
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Subsequent, juice lemons with a juicer till you have reached about 1 cup. Relying on how juicy your lemons are, you may use about 4-6 lemons.
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Pour lemon juice, extra water, strawberry puree, and vodka into a big pitcher and blend effectively. Add in honey easy syrup and blend once more till mixed.
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Place within the fridge for no less than half-hour or till chilled. Serve over ice.
Suggestions & Notes
- Storage: Retailer this strawberry vodka lemonade in an hermetic container for as much as 5 days within the fridge. As a result of we use contemporary strawberry puree and fresh-squeezed lemons, this lemonade is not going to preserve so long as retailer purchased pasteurized drinks do.
Diet info
Energy: 200kcal Carbohydrates: 53g Protein: 1g Fats: 0g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 26g
