Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Punch
A quick and easy summer party punch combining fresh strawberries, lemonade, vodka, and a splash of club soda for a refreshing and crowd-pleasing drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 4 cups fresh lemonade (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 1/2 cups vodka
- 2 cups club soda or sparkling water
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (optional)
- Fresh lemon slices (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (a handful, optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Rinse and hull 2 cups of fresh strawberries. Blend in a blender or food processor until smooth but still slightly textured.
- In a large pitcher, combine 4 cups of fresh lemonade with 1 1/2 cups vodka. Stir gently to mix.
- Taste the mixture and add 1/4 cup simple syrup if a sweeter punch is desired. Stir slowly.
- Pour the strawberry puree into the lemonade and vodka mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Just before serving, stir in 2 cups club soda or sparkling water for fizz.
- Add plenty of ice cubes to the pitcher. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately in chilled glasses.
Notes
Use ripe but firm strawberries for best texture and flavor. Do not overblend strawberries to keep some texture. Chill lemonade and vodka before mixing to avoid watering down. Add club soda just before serving to maintain fizz. Adjust sweetness gradually with simple syrup. For a vegan twist, substitute simple syrup with agave syrup. Vodka can be replaced with gin or omitted for a non-alcoholic version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 13.5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.5
Keywords: strawberry lemonade, vodka punch, summer drink, party punch, refreshing cocktail, easy cocktail, backyard party drink