Strawberry Lemonade Vodka is a refreshing, naturally sweetened cocktail that is quick and easy to make! You'll love the fresh strawberry, tart lemonade, and crisp vodka flavor in this single serving drink.
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With strawberry lemonade sitting around, we might as well make strawberry lemonade vodka, right?
While you could certainly just add vodka straight to my pitcher of strawberry lemonade, chances are you don't have that many occasions where you're going to be drinking a whole pitcher's worth of cocktails.
I decided instead to base this recipe off my single serving strawberry lemonade, which is naturally sweetened (which is my favorite way to enjoy cocktails) and easy to pull together in just minutes.
A strawberry cocktail is perfect for sunny days, or days you just wish were sunny! It's tart and sweet with just the right amount of alcohol.
Ingredients
- Strawberries
- Raw honey
- Water
- Lemons
- Vodka
- Fresh mint, optional
How to make strawberry lemonade vodka
- In a small bowl or mason jar, use a fork to mash the strawberries together with the honey.
- Add the hot water and stir until the honey is dissolved. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large glass.
- Add lemon juice and cold water, and stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve, or serve immediately by pouring over ice cubes with the vodka. Garnish with lemon wedges, strawberry slices, or fresh mint leaves.
Top tips
How to hull strawberries
Hulling strawberries removes the top green part and the white portion just beneath it. You can do this by simply cutting off the top of the strawberries, or use a knife or other tool to remove it more accurately.
If using a knife, choose a small, sharp paring knife and insert the tip to the side of the leafy green portion. Cut out a small cone shape in a circular motion to remove the hull.
There are also a number of products available to make hulling strawberries even easier, such as this strawberry huller (affiliate link) from OXO.
The best way to squeeze lemons
Normally squeezing lemons by hand would be just fine, but I find it easiest to use some sort of tool to help get all the juice out of your lemons easily.
I always use a squeezer, but a reamer is another inexpensive option. To get the most juice with the least amount of effort, go ahead and get a juicer.
How to store vodka strawberry lemonade
This is a single serving, so you'll probably enjoy it all at once, but if you want to save it for later you can keep it in a glass covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I do not recommend storing it with ice as it will become diluted.
Tips for customizing
- Skip the vodka for an alcohol free single serving strawberry lemonade
- Swap the honey for simple syrup, granulated sugar, or agave to taste
- Substitute limes for the lemon to make a strawberry limeade vodka cocktail
- Skip all the hands on work and mix store bought strawberry lemonade with vodka
- Double the recipe for two cocktails
- Swap the strawberries for another type of berry, such as blackberries, blueberries, or raspberries
FAQ
Feel free to use your favorite vodka! I recommend using a high quality vodka such as Ketel One, Grey Goose, Titos, or New Amsterdam.
I always keep my vodka in the freezer. It helps improve the taste!
Yes, you can use frozen strawberries as long as you thaw them first. There will likely be a lot of liquid with thawed strawberries, so you may need to add less water. Taste and adjust as needed.
A fine mesh strainer is like a small colander made of mesh that allows liquids through but not much else. You may want a smaller one when making drinks like this one.
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Recipe
Strawberry Lemonade Vodka
Ingredients
- 3 ripe strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 ½ tablespoons raw honey
- ¼ cup hot water
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup water
- 1.5 ounces vodka
- Sliced strawberries, lemons, and fresh mint for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, use a fork to mash the strawberries together with the honey.
- Add the hot water and stir until the honey is dissolved. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a 10 ounce (or largeglass.
- Add lemon juice and cold water, and stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve, or serve immediately by pouring over ice cubes with the vodka. Garnish with lemon wedges, strawberry slices, or fresh mint leaves.
Camila Grace says
This Strawberry lemonade vodka is really good. I would love to try my hands on it. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Regards