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Pink Lemonade Cocktail: The Ultimate Refreshing Summer Drink


  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

A refreshing Pink Lemonade Cocktail, perfect for summer! Combines vodka, pink lemonade, triple sec, lime juice, and grenadine for a sweet and tart treat.


Ingredients

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  • 6 oz Vodka (citrus-infused recommended)
  • 12 oz Pink Lemonade (store-bought or homemade)
  • 4 oz Triple Sec
  • 2 oz Fresh Lime Juice (about 23 limes)
  • 1 oz Grenadine
  • Ice Cubes
  • Lemon and Lime Slices, for garnish
  • Maraschino Cherries, for garnish (optional)
  • Sugar, for rimming the glasses (optional)

Instructions

  1. (Optional) Prepare Glasses: If desired, sugar the rims of your glasses. Pour sugar onto a shallow dish. Moisten the rim of each glass with a lemon or lime wedge. Dip the moistened rim into the sugar, rotating to coat evenly. Shake off excess sugar and chill glasses.
  2. Fill Shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice cubes.
  3. Add Ingredients: Pour in the vodka, pink lemonade, triple sec, lime juice, and grenadine.
  4. Shake: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and combine.
  5. Strain and Serve: Strain the cocktail into the prepared glasses (sugar-rimmed or not).
  6. Garnish: Garnish with lemon and lime slices, and maraschino cherries (optional).
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Variations:
    • Sparkling: Top with sparkling wine or club soda.
    • Frozen: Blend with ice for a frozen cocktail.
    • Mocktail: Omit vodka and triple sec. Add ginger ale or sparkling water.
    • Berry: Muddle fresh raspberries or strawberries.
    • Spicy: Add jalapeño slices (remove seeds).
    • Herbed: Add fresh mint or basil.
    • Homemade Pink Lemonade: Combine lemon juice, water, sugar, and cranberry juice/grenadine.
    • Infused Vodka: Use different infused vodkas.
  • Adjust Sweetness: Add more grenadine/simple syrup if too tart, or more lime juice if too sweet.
  • Batch Cocktail: Multiply ingredients for a large pitcher.
  • Drink Responsibly: Pace yourself, drink water, and never drink and drive.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes