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Homemade Hard Lemonade for Two

This Homemade Hard Lemonade for Two is everything great about summer lemonade, tart, sweet, refreshing, but with the added kick of vodka.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 196 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Special Equipment
  • Citrus juicer optional but nice to have
Lemonade
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup filtered water
  • 2/3 cup vodka
  • 1 1/3 cup sparkling water (or flat) plus more to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (2 to 3 medium lemons)

Instructions

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  1. In a small pot, dissolve sugar in 2/3 cup of the water. Bring to a simmer and cook just until sugar dissolves completely. Cool for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small pitcher or 1-quart mason jar, combine the cooled sugar water, vodka, sparkling (or flat) water and lemon juice. Stir together. Add more water until lemonade reaches your preferred level of sweetness. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Notes

  • *As written, this recipe makes lemonade that is very sweet since it is meant to be served over a tall glass of ice to cool it down so you can enjoy it immediately. Make sure to add water to taste!

Nutrition Information

Calories 196kcal (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196

% Daily Value*

Calories 196kcal 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.