Strawberry Lemonade Vodka
This strawberry lemonade vodka is an easy, refreshing cocktail made with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and vodka for the perfect sweet-tart flavor. It comes together in under 5 minutes and is perfect for a single drink or a pitcher.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, stems removed and hulled
- 1 ½ cups lemon juice, about 5 - 8 large lemons
- 1 cup granulared sugar, option to add ¼ - ½ more if you like sweeter lemonades
- 8 oz (1 cup) vodka or Deep Eddy’s lemonade vodka
- 3 cups cold water, or sparkling water if desired
- 2 - 3 cups ice
- Strawberry slices and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Muddle the strawberries: At the bottom of a pitcher or in a medium-sized mixing bowl, muddle (smash) the fresh strawberries.
- Make the lemonade: Add the lemon juice, sugar, and cold water. Stir until combined. If needed, you can use 4 - 5 cups of lemonade instead of the lemon juice, sugar, and water.
- Add the vodka: Add the vodka and stir again until combined. Then add ice. Taste and adjust sugar, lemon, or water measurements to your liking.
- Serve: Serve in mason jars garnished with fresh strawberries and lemon slices. Add extra ice if needed.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries: This is the biggest flavor factor. If your strawberries aren’t sweet, the drink will taste more tart—so taste one first.
Adjust sweetness to your taste: Start with less sugar, then add more after mixing. The strawberries already add natural sweetness.
Use fresh lemon juice: It makes a big difference. Bottled works if needed, but fresh gives a brighter, cleaner flavor.
Chill before adding ice (for pitchers): If making ahead, refrigerate first and add ice right before serving so it doesn’t get watered down.
Make it sparkling: Swap the water for sparkling water or club soda for a lighter, bubbly version.
Use vodka you like: Since this is a simple cocktail, you’ll taste it. Plain keeps it clean, but lemon or lemonade vodka is great too.
Single-serve option: Use 2–3 strawberries, juice of 1 lemon, 2–3 teaspoon sugar, ¾ cup water (or lemonade), and 1–1.5 oz vodka.
Store-bought shortcut: You can use 4–5 cups of lemonade instead of lemon juice, sugar, and water to save time.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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