Vodka Lemonade
This vodka lemonade recipe puts a bright, refreshing, happy hour spin on a pitcher of lemonade! Make it with homemade simple syrup, lemon-lime soda, vodka, gin, and triple sec.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
For the Simple Syrup
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
For the Lemonade
- 4 lemons sliced into thin wheels
- 60 ounces lemonade store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup 7Up or any other lemon-lime soda
- 1 cup Vodka light rum is a good alternative
- ½ cup Gin
- ¼ cup Triple Sec
- Ice
Instructions
Make the Simple Syrup
- Combine the ingredients. In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and sprigs of thyme.
- Boil. Bring the mixture to a boil; lower to a simmer and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
- Cool. Remove from heat, stir, and completely cool in the refrigerator; about 15 minutes.
Make the Happy Hour Lemonade
- Mix the lemonade ingredients. In a large pitcher, add lemons, lemonade, 7Up, and prepared simple syrup; gently stir to combine.
- Add the booze. Stir in vodka, gin, and triple sec.
- Chill, then serve. Refrigerate for about 2 to 4 hours. Serve over ice.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg
