Description
This Spiked Lemonade is made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, vodka, seltzer water, and garnished with rosemary sprigs. This spiked lemonade is so tasty, tart, and sweet all at the same time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 6-8 lemons)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup vodka
- 4 cups water
- Ice
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, stir together the freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the vodka and water, and stir well to combine.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice and pour the spiked lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with a lemon slice.
- Enjoy your refreshing and delicious spiked lemonade!
Notes
- Note: You can adjust the amount of sugar and vodka to your liking. If you prefer a sweeter lemonade, add more sugar. If you prefer a stronger drink, add more vodka. You can also experiment with adding other flavors, such as fresh mint or berries, to create your own unique twist on this classic summer cocktail.
- Use fresh lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice will give your spiked lemonade a bright, tangy flavor that can't be beaten.
- Experiment with different spirits: While vodka is the most common spirit used in spiked lemonade, you can also try using gin, tequila, or rum for a unique twist.
- Sweeten to taste: Everyone has different preferences when it comes to sweetness, so feel free to adjust the amount of sugar or simple syrup in your spiked lemonade to suit your taste.
- Chill the ingredients: Make sure to chill your vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup in the refrigerator or freezer before mixing them together. This will help keep your spiked lemonade cold and refreshing.
- Don't forget the ice: Ice is essential for keeping your spiked lemonade cold and refreshing. Use plenty of ice cubes when serving and consider freezing some of your lemonade in ice cube trays for an extra burst of flavor.
- Garnish for extra flair: A slice of lemon, a sprig of mint, or a few berries can make your spiked lemonade look extra enticing.
- Keep it simple: While there are plenty of variations and twists you can add to spiked lemonade, sometimes keeping it simple is best. Stick to just a few high-quality ingredients and let the flavors speak for themselves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 20ggrams
- Sodium: 10mgmilligrams
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21ggrams
- Fiber: 0ggrams
- Protein: 0ggrams
- Cholesterol: 0ggrams
