Sweet, fruity, and refreshingly tart, this Strawberry Lemonade Vodka is the perfect summer cocktail. Made with strawberry lemonade and vodka, it’s quick and easy to prepare.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Strawberry Lemonade Vodka
- Flavor: Sweet and tangy strawberry lemonade is mixed with a smooth vodka for a refreshingly fruity sip.
- Recommended Tools: Serve over ice in highball glasses and garnish with a fresh lemon wheel for a bright, summery presentation.
- Budget Tip: Budget-friendly and perfect for entertaining, this cocktail uses simple ingredients that are easy to find and affordable for serving a crowd.
- Serving Suggestions: I’ve made this for everything from last-minute backyard barbecues to hot afternoons by the pool, and it never disappoints. The pretty pink color also makes it a favorite for casual bridal showers and festive summer gatherings.
Total Time: 5 Minutes Servings: 4 Cocktails
Ingredient Notes
- Strawberry Lemonade: Use a high-quality strawberry lemonade for the brightest flavor, or opt for frozen juice concentrate.
- Vodka: Choose a smooth, neutral-flavored vodka. A mid-range bottle works perfectly since the strawberry lemonade provides most of the flavor.
- Lemon Slices: These are optional, but make a beautiful summery garnish. Giving them a quick squeeze before adding them to your glass releases citrus oils that boost the drink’s fresh aroma too!
How to Make Strawberry Lemonade Vodka
- Chill the lemonade and vodka (full recipe below).
- Combine directly in a large serving pitcher and stir.
When ready to serve, pour into individual serving glasses with ice cubes, and garnish with lemon slices.
Holly’s Pro Cocktail Tips
- Avoid Dilution: Don’t add ice to the pitcher ahead of time, as it will melt and water down the cocktail. Instead, pour the cocktail over ice in a glass when serving.
- Frozen Fruit Hack: Swap ice cubes for frozen whole strawberries to keep the drink cold without diluting its flavor.
- Rim the Glasses: For a festive, restaurant-style touch, dip the rim of your glass in lemon juice, then coat in coarse sugar. Dye the sugar pink with food colouring for a fun touch.
- Adjust the Strength: Taste before serving and easily customize. Add more juice for a sweeter drink or more vodka for a stronger kick.
- Make Herb Infusions: Gently slap fresh basil or mint leaves between your hands to release their oils, then add them to the pitcher for a herbal finish.
- Adult Slushie Method: Blend the ingredients with about two cups of ice in a high-speed blender for a frozen, slushie-style party drink.
Storing Large Batch Drinks
- Refrigeration: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days without ice added.
- Make Ahead: Mix everything except ice up to a day in advance and store it sealed in the fridge so it’s perfectly chilled when guests arrive.
- Seal Properly: Keep the pitcher covered with plastic wrap or transfer the leftovers to a sealed mason jar to prevent it from absorbing other refrigerator odors.
Easy Summer Party Pitcher Drinks
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Strawberry Lemonade Vodka
This ultra-refreshing strawberry lemonade vodka comes together in one pitcher with just three simple ingredients. It is the perfect sweet, tart, and effortless cocktail for warm-weather entertaining and backyard barbecues.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups strawberry lemonade *
- 1 cup vodka
- lemon slices optional for serving
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, stir to combine strawberry lemonade and vodka.
- Serve over ice, garnished with slices of lemon (optional).
Notes
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 79g | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Made the Moscato lemonade strawberry vodka drink fir a poker run. Everyone enjoyed. I have two large container leftover from Sunday, how long will it last in the refrigerator???
Thank you
Hi Marge, leftovers should last 3-5 days in the refrigerator.
Can I prepare this the night before and add frozen strawberries after taking it out of the refrigerator?
I’m using a gallon glass jar with a serving tap.
That sounds like a great idea, enjoy Rob!
How big of servings does this account for?
Each serving is about 1½ cups, Caitlin. Enjoy!
I made this for a Pure Romance party my sister-in-law was hosting and it was the first drink to be finished pretty quickly. Everyone liked it. Instead of just plain lemonade I used strawberry lemonade which made it taste even better especially paired with the strawberry vodka (Svedka). You can even find a strawberry lemonade flavor vodka.
That sounds like a delicious addition Lacey!
I made this for my daughter’s bridal shower in August. I made it alongside 3 other drink options. I wish I would have made a double or even a triple batch because it was the first thing to go!! So good 🙂
Thank you Amanda, so glad you loved it! Congratulations to your daughter and your new son-in-law!
Hi what kind of lemonade do you use?
I use any lemonade that I have on hand. Enjoy Nataylah!
Im making this in a 3 galloon dispenser. Do you know how many bottles of each I need.
You use a 750 ml bottle of moscato. I’ve made this many times and everyone loves it. Very refreshing.
What size bottle of wine do you need
Yes, what size bottle of moscato??
What size bottle of Moscato??