Description
This sparkling vodka strawberry lemonade is a deliciously fruity and bubbly summer cocktail. Combining fresh mashed strawberries with zesty lemonade, smooth vodka, and refreshing sparkling water, it offers a vibrant and easy-to-make drink perfect for warm weather entertaining or relaxing afternoons.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60 ml) vodka
- ½ cup (120 ml) lemonade
- ¼ cup (40 g) fresh strawberries, mashed
- 2 oz (60 ml) sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Strawberry slices, for garnish
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Mash Strawberries: In a cocktail shaker, add ¼ cup of fresh strawberries and mash them gently to release their juices and flavor.
- Add Liquids: Pour in 2 oz of vodka and ½ cup of lemonade into the shaker with the mashed strawberries.
- Add Ice and Shake: Fill the shaker with ice cubes, then shake vigorously to chill and combine the ingredients thoroughly.
- Strain into Glass: Strain the mixture into an ice-filled glass to keep the drink cold and smooth, leaving the strawberry pulp behind.
- Top with Sparkling Water: Add 2 oz of sparkling water to the glass, allowing for a bubbly and refreshing finish.
- Stir Gently: Gently stir the cocktail to mix the sparkling water without losing carbonation.
- Garnish: Add fresh strawberry and lemon slices as a garnish for an appealing presentation.
- Serve: Serve immediately while cold and bubbly for the best flavor and experience.
Notes
- Use homemade lemonade for the freshest, most vibrant flavor.
- Add fresh mint leaves to the shaker or as garnish to enhance brightness and aroma.
- Frozen strawberries are a good substitute if fresh ones aren’t available; thaw slightly before mashing.
- Adjust the amount of sparkling water to control the cocktail’s fizziness to your preference.
- For a sweeter drink, add a splash of simple syrup or honey before shaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American Cocktail
