Description
A light and effervescent cocktail featuring fresh strawberries, tart lemonade, and bubbly sparkling water for a refreshing, summery sip.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 oz vodka (optional for an alcoholic version)
- 4 oz lemonade (freshly squeezed or quality store-bought)
- 2 oz sparkling water or club soda
- 1 tsp simple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Strawberry slice and lemon wheel (for garnish)
Instructions
- Muddle the strawberries with simple syrup (or honey) in the bottom of a cocktail shaker or glass until juicy.
- Add vodka (if using), lemonade, and ice.
- Shake or stir to combine.
- Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water or club soda.
- Gently stir to integrate.
- Garnish with a strawberry slice and lemon wheel. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add mint or basil for a refreshing herbal note.
- Use gin or tequila instead of vodka for variation.
- Add orange juice or raspberries for a fruitier drink.
- Skip vodka and increase sparkling water for a mocktail.
- Store pre-mixed lemonade and syrup in the fridge up to 24 hours—add bubbles just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg