Description
Pink Lemonade Cocktail is a refreshing and lightly sweet beverage combining tangy pink lemonade, citrus notes, and a smooth splash of vodka. Ideal for Valentine’s Day, bridal showers, summer parties, or festive gatherings, this bright and bubbly cocktail is effortless to prepare and delightfully uplifting.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup pink lemonade (chilled)
- 1½ oz vodka
- ½ oz triple sec (optional)
- ½ cup lemon-lime soda or sparkling water
- Ice
Garnish (Optional)
- Lemon slices
- Fresh raspberries or strawberries
- Sugar-rimmed glass
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Fill a glass with ice to chill the drink and keep it refreshingly cold.
- Add Spirits: Pour in 1½ ounces of vodka and ½ ounce of triple sec if using, which adds an orange-flavored sweetness to the cocktail.
- Combine Pink Lemonade: Add 1 cup of chilled pink lemonade and stir gently to blend the flavors without losing the fizz.
- Top with Soda: Pour ½ cup of lemon-lime soda or sparkling water over the mixture to give the cocktail a bubbly, light finish.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with lemon slices, fresh raspberries or strawberries, mint leaves, or rim the glass with sugar for an elegant presentation. Serve immediately to enjoy the drink at its freshest.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of alcohol to suit your taste or make it lighter by adding extra soda or sparkling water.
- For a bubbly twist, use sparkling rosé instead of lemon-lime soda.
- Omit the alcohol entirely to create a refreshing non-alcoholic mocktail version.
- Best served cold for maximum refreshment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
