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Raspberry Vodka Lemonade
This refreshing colorful raspberry lemonade cocktail is perfect for summer.
Prep Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 285 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Raspberry Vodka Lemonade Ingredients:
- 1 cup (236 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup (236 ml) simple sugar syrup
- 1.5 cups (187 g) fresh or frozen raspberries mashed with a fork
- 2 cups (500 ml) vodka
- 5-6 cups (1.18 L - 1.42 L) cold water
- 1 cup (236 ml) cloudy apple juice (optional)
- ice
- lemon slices, raspberries to garnish
Instructions
Raspberry Lemonade and Vodka Instructions:
- Purée the raspberries in a blender and sieve them, reserving the juice and discarding the pulp.
- In a large pitcher combine the lemon juice, raspberries and sugar syrup.
- Mix in the vodka, apple juice (if using) and 5-6 cups of water depending on how sweet/tart you prefer your lemonade.
- Garnish with lemon slices, raspberries and serve over lots of ice.
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Notes
- Attention cocktail lovers! Check out the selection of cocktail recipes below and let me know what you think.
- Prep the sugar syrup ahead of time and keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Make this with strawberries blackberries or even blueberries if you prefer.
- Swap in sparkling lemonade for a fun twist.
- Add some fresh mint into the sugar syrup for a delightful taste.
- Strawberry Daiquiri. Lemon Drop Martini. Raspberry Mojito. Pomegranate Peach Bellini.
- Strawberry Daiquiri.
- Lemon Drop Martini.
- Raspberry Mojito.
- Pomegranate Peach Bellini.
Nutrition Information
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
35mg
(1%)
Potassium
123mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.