Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Cocktail blends fresh strawberries, lemon sorbet and vodka into a bright, refreshing mixed drink. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this vodka lemonade is a favorite for parties, summer gatherings and backyard barbecues.
If you enjoy simple vodka cocktails, this Strawberry Lemonade Vodka is a go-to. It’s tart rather than cloyingly sweet, so it appeals to people who like bright citrus flavor with a touch of fruit. Serve it chilled and garnished for an effortless crowd-pleaser.
Strawberry Lemonade Vodka
Vodka and lemonade are a classic pairing, and adding strawberries and lemon sorbet elevates the combination into a festive cocktail. The recipe uses only a few ingredients and allows for optional garnishes like colored sugar rims—blue sugar, for example, makes a patriotic red-white-and-blue presentation for summer holidays.
Cocktail Ingredients
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Strawberries – fresh or frozen if you prefer a slushy texture.
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Lemon Sorbet – provides sweetness and a creamy, icy texture—no extra sugar required.
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Vodka – choose your preferred brand.
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Ice
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Lemon slices, fresh strawberries – optional garnishes to finish the drink.
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Colored sugar to rim the glasses – optional but festive for special occasions.
How To Make Strawberry Lemonade Vodka
This cocktail is easiest to make in a blender that can crush ice.
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If rimming the glasses with sugar, pour the colored sugar into a shallow bowl. Run a lemon wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rim into the sugar and set aside.
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Place the strawberries, lemon sorbet, strawberry lemonade, vodka and ice into the blender jar.
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Blend until smooth and pour into prepared glasses.
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Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices and serve immediately.
Can I make this vodka mixer with rum or tequila?
Yes. Substitute rum or tequila to create a different variation—rum will give a sweeter, tropical note while tequila offers a bolder, more herbaceous profile.
Can I make this into a frozen cocktail?
Yes. Use frozen strawberries and ensure the sorbet is fully frozen for a slushy consistency. Keep the other liquids chilled before blending.
Can I use frozen strawberry lemonade for this cocktail?
You can try frozen strawberry lemonade, but be mindful of sweetness. Some frozen concentrates are very sweet and meant to be diluted with water, which may change the balance of this cocktail.
Vodka Lemonade Recipe Tips
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For a more pronounced lemonade flavor, use 1 pint lemon sorbet, 1 cup vodka, 1 cup regular lemonade and 2 cups ice.
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To make a non-alcoholic mocktail, simply omit the vodka and blend the remaining ingredients.
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If making frozen cocktails, freeze the sorbet solid and use frozen fruit for the best texture.
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Lemon Drop
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Pomegranate Margarita
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Bikini Martini
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Prickly Pear Margarita
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Cherry Limeade Punch
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Easy Summer Watermelon Sangria
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Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Cocktail
Kathy McDaniel
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 pint lemon sorbet
- 1 1/2 cup strawberry lemonade
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 cup ice
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
- Pink or red sugar for rimming the glasses
Instructions
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Run the cut side of a lemon wedge around the rim of each glass. Pour the colored sugar into a small bowl and dip the rims into the sugar; set the glasses aside.
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Place the strawberries, lemon sorbet, strawberry lemonade, vodka and ice in a blender and blend until smooth.
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Serve immediately, garnished with lemon slices and strawberries.
Notes
- For a frozen version, use frozen strawberries and ensure your sorbet is firmly frozen.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary by ingredient brands used.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 46 g,
Protein: 2 g,
Fat: 1 g