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    Sep 21, 2021 · Modified: Mar 17, 2023 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Vodka And Lemonade: A Versatile Drinking Dream

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    This summer you have got to try out this deliciously refreshing Vodka and Lemonade. You will be shocked at how good it tastes and easy it is to make!

    vodka and lemonade

    What is a Vodka and Lemonade?

    Vodka and Lemonade is simply a cocktail that is Vodka mixed with Lemonade. Pretty straight forward, right?

    While the initial recipe is pretty simple, the true beauty of this drink is how versatile it is and how easily you can make great tasting alternative drinks.

    Why Lemonade?

    We love to use Lemonade as a cocktail mixer because it goes so well with different liquors and other mixers. The tart citrus flavor of lemon cuts through even the sharpest of vodkas and blends well with many sweet mixers. It’s the same concept for why we like using Coke, Sprite, and Orange Juice. You can even do an iced tea flavor with the Ice Pick Drink.

    For this recipe, and any other cocktails with Lemonade, you can either use store bought, homemade (like in a pitcher), or mix a small amount of ingredients together within the cocktail recipe. The latter is our prefered method and what we will use in the detailed walkthrough below.

    However, if you want to make your own Lemonade at home, this is a great recipe!

    Now, let’s get to the recipe at hand!

    vodka and lemonade

    How to make this drink:

    Any guess what you need to make a vodka and lemonade? Let’s keep it a surprise for now.

    Step 1

    Stick your highball glass in the freezer so it can chill.

    Step 2

    Now top off a mixing tumbler with ice.

    Step 3

    Grab your favorite vodka and pout in 1 ½ oz (2 oz if you’re using premixed lemonade; store bought or homemade)

    If using store bought or homemade from a pitcher, skip to Step 4b.

    Step 4

    Add in 2 oz of lemon juice and 2 oz of simple syrup.

    Step 4b

    Pour 4 oz of Lemonade into the mixer.

    Step 5

    Carefully, pour your drink and ice from the mixer into your chilled highball glass. You can also stir your drink with a bar spoon, if you like.

    Step 6

    Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge and enjoy!

    Alternative Versions

    As we mentioned above, you can make a few alternative versions of this drink with different flavor profiles with just a few alterations.

    Purple Rain Drink

    Add some Grenadine, Blue Curacao and Lemonade to get a dark purple colored drink with a tangy and refreshing taste.

    Vodka Lemonade Mojito

    Prior to putting ice in your tumbler, add in 5-15 mint leaves and the simple syrup before adding ice. Take out your muddler and muddle the mint into the bottom of the mixer. Then proceed with the Vodka and Lemonade recipe above.

    Vodka Pink Lemonade

    Who doesn’t love pink lemonade? You can make your own vodka version pretty easily. Follow the same mixing instructions above with the following ingredient changes:

    • 1 ½ oz Vodka
    • 2 oz Lemon juice
    • 2 oz Simple syrup
    • 1 oz Cranberry juice
    • ½ oz Lime juice

    Vodka Raspberry Lemonade

    This may be our favorite version of this cocktail. A deliciously refreshing vodka raspberry lemonade follows the same instructions as the Mojito above with raspberries instead of mint:

    • muddle 5 raspberries
    • 2 oz Simple syrup
    • 1 ½ oz Vodka
    • 2 oz Lemon juice
    • 1 oz Lime juice
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    Recipe

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    • highball glass
    • bar spoon
    • Mixing tumbler
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    Ingredients
      

    Vodka and Lemonade (without premade lemonade)

    • 1 ½ oz vodka
    • 2 oz Lemon Juice
    • 2 oz Simple Syrup
    • 1 wedge lemon garnish

    Vodka and Lemonade (with premade Lemonade)

    • 2 oz vodka
    • 4 oz Lemonade
    • 1 wedge wedge lemon garnish garnish

    Vodka Lemonade Mojito

    • 5-15 mint leaves muddled prior to Vodka and Lemonade recipe
    • 1 raw sugar cane garnish

    Vodka Pink Lemonade

    • 1 ½ oz vodka
    • 2 oz Lemon Juice
    • 2 oz Simple Syrup
    • 1 oz Cranberry juice
    • ½ oz Lime juice
    • 1 wedge lemon garnish garnish

    Vodka Lemonade Mojito

    • 5-10 raspberries muddled prior to Vodka and Lemonade recipe
    • 1 ½ oz vodka
    • 2 oz Lemon Juice
    • 2 oz Simple Syrup
    • 1 oz Lime juice
    • 1 wedge lemon garnish garnish

    Instructions
     

    Vodka and Lemonade (without premade Lemonade)

    • Place highball glass in freezer to chill (optional)
    • Fill mixing tumbler with ice
    • Add in 1 ½ oz of vodka
    • Add in 2 oz of lemon juice
    • Add in 2 oz of simple syrup
    • Pour from tumbler into highball glass
    • Garnish with lemon wedge
    • Enjoy!

    Vodka and Lemonade (with premade Lemonade)

    • Place highball glass in freezer to chill (optional)
    • Fill mixing tumbler with ice
    • Add in 2 oz of vodka
    • Add in 4 oz of lemonade
    • Pour from tumbler into highball glass
    • Garnish with lemon wedge
    • Enjoy!

    Vodka Lemonade Mojito

    • Place highball glass in freezer to chill (optional)
    • Muddle 5-15 mint leaves in mixing tumbler
    • Fill mixing tumbler with ice
    • Add in 1 ½ oz of vodka
    • Add in 2 oz of lemon juice
    • Add in 2 oz of simple syrup
    • Pour from tumbler into highball glass
    • Garnish with lemon wedge and raw sugar cane
    • Enjoy!

    Vodka Pink Lemonade

    • Place highball glass in freezer to chill (optional)
    • Fill mixing tumbler with ice
    • Add in 1 ½ oz vodka
    • Add in 2 oz Lemon Juice
    • Add in 2 oz Simple Syrup
    • Add in 1 oz Cranberry juice
    • Add in ½ oz Lime juice
    • Pour from tumbler into highball glass
    • Garnish with lemon wedge
    • Enjoy!

    Vodka Raspberry Lemonade

    • Place highball glass in freezer to chill (optional)
    • Add in 2 oz Simple Syrup
    • Muddle 5-10 raspberries
    • Fill mixing tumbler with ice
    • Add in 1 ½ oz vodka
    • Add in 2 oz Lemon Juice
    • Pour from tumbler into highball glass
    • Garnish with lemon wedge
    • Enjoy!
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