Vodka Strawberry Lemonade
A refreshing vodka strawberry lemonade made with a homemade strawberry simple syrup, fresh mint and a splash of sparkling water.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 275kcal
For the Blended Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
For the Strawberry Simple Syrup
- 1 cup strawberries thinly sliced
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
For Each Cocktail
- 3-4 large mint leaves torn
- 1-2 large strawberries sliced
- 1 ounce strawberry simple syrup
- 2 ounces vodka
- 4 ounces lemonade
- 2 ounces soda water
For the Blended Strawberry Lemonade
Combine one cup of water and sugar in a small sauce pan. Warm until the sugar is completely melted.
While the sugar and water is warming, juice 5-6 fresh lemons (you should have one cup of fresh lemon juice)
In the blender, combine the strawberries, lemon juice, remaining 3 cups of water and simple syrup.
Blend until smooth. Run the lemonade through a fine mesh sieve is a smoother lemonade is preferred. Otherwise, move on to mixing your cocktails.
For the Strawberry Simple Syrup
Combine the strawberries, honey, water, vanilla and sea salt in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat. Let sit for 30 minutes.
Run the puree through a fine mesh seive placed over a large measuring cup or bowl. Use the back of a spoon to push all liquid through the seive. Store simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
For the Cocktail
In a large mixing glass, mull together the simple syrup, mint and berries.
Add a scoop of ice and the lemonade - mix well. Strain the cocktail over fresh ice. Top off with a splash of soda water.
Garnish your cocktail with fresh mint, a lemon slice and a fresh strawberry.
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg