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glass with pink lemonade, lemon wheel and fresh thyme sprig

Pink Vodka Lemonade

Amanda
Pink vodka lemonade is the perfect summer cocktail! Not only is it perfectly tart, but it's also perfectly sweet, and made with simple syrup infused with fresh thyme.
5 from 10 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverages, Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 282 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 12 ounces vodka
  • 1 ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup cranberry juice
  • 4 cups club soda
  • lemon wheels and fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Combine water, sugar, and fresh thyme sprigs in a medium pot and heat on the stovetop over medium heat. Once the mixture starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove off of the heat, discard the thyme, and place the simple syrup in a container in the refrigerator to cool.
  • In a large pitcher, combine fresh lemon juice, cranberry juice, vodka, and cooled simple syrup. Stir to combine.
  • Add in club soda and stir gently to combine.
  • Serve over ice with a lemon wheel and fresh thyme sprig for garnish, if desired.

Notes

  • Don't let the simple syrup boil to hard or too long or the sugar syrup will get too thick and have a bitter taste.
  • Add the club soda last so everything is well combined before adding the fizzy liquid.
  • When adding the club soda, be careful not to pour too quickly and stir too vigorously so it doesn't overflow over the top.
 

Substitutions and Variations

  • Lemon Juice - Fresh lemon juice is preferred, but store bought will also work.
  • Simple Syrup - Fresh thyme can be omitted for plain simple syrup.
  • Club Soda - Water can be used for less fizz or sparkling wine or champagne could be used for an extra bubbly treat!
  • Non-alcoholic - Replace the vodka with more club soda.
  • Punch - Double the recipe and serve it in a punch bowl.
 

Make Ahead and Storage Instructions

This pink vodka lemonade can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time without the club soda. When it's time to serve, stir in the club soda and serve over ice!
Leftover pink vodka lemonade will keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 days, however, it will lose it's fizz over time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 37mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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