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Spiked Strawberry Lemonade

Sweet, refreshing, and just enough "spike" to hit the spot. Spiked Strawberry Lemonade is my all-time favorite summer cocktail!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
Cocktail
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries stems removed
  • 1 tablespoon mint leaves plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups vodka
  • Lemon slices or wedges for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to simmer until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove saucepan from heat and allow to cool, about 30 minutes. (You can make this syrup up to 1 month in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.)
  3. Puree strawberries and mint leaves together in blender or food processor.
  4. Combine all the simple syrup, strawberry-mint puree, lemon juice, water, and vodka in a 2.5-quart pitcher. Stir to combine.
  5. Fill rocks glasses with ice and pour in the lemonade. Garnish with a lemon slice or wedge and some more fresh mint, if desired.

Notes

  • Fresh lemon juice tastes best in this drink, but you can substitute bottled juice if needed. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 163mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Vitamin C 62mg (69%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302

% Daily Value*

Calories 302kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 163mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Vitamin C 62mg 69%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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