Description
This refreshing Pink Lemonade Cocktail is a vibrant, fruity mixed drink that combines vodka, pink lemonade, club soda, and grenadine for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Garnished with a lemon wedge and a maraschino cherry, it’s an easy-to-make cocktail ideal for summer gatherings or casual sipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce pink lemonade
- 1 ounce club soda
- 1 teaspoon grenadine
Garnishes
- 1 lemon wedge
- 1 maraschino cherry
Others
- Ice cubes (for shaking and serving)
Instructions
- Prepare shaker with ice: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to chill the mixture and dilute slightly for balanced flavor.
- Add vodka: Pour 2 ounces of vodka into the ice-filled shaker, providing the alcoholic base.
- Add pink lemonade: Add 1 ounce of pink lemonade to bring a sweet, citrusy element to the drink.
- Add club soda: Pour in 1 ounce of club soda for a subtle fizz and lightness.
- Add grenadine: Add 1 teaspoon of grenadine which adds sweetness and a beautiful pink hue.
- Seal and shake: Securely place the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds to combine and chill all ingredients thoroughly.
- Prepare serving glass: Fill a serving glass with fresh ice cubes to keep the cocktail cold.
- Strain into glass: Carefully strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass, ensuring no ice from the shaker transfers to maintain clarity.
- Add lemon juice: Take the lemon wedge, squeeze its juice into the cocktail to enhance citrus notes, then drop the wedge into the glass for extra flavor.
- Garnish cocktail: Top the drink with a maraschino cherry for an appealing visual and subtle sweetness.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Pink Lemonade Cocktail.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon wedges for the best citrus flavor.
- Chill your glass beforehand for an extra cold drink.
- Adjust grenadine quantity to taste if you prefer it sweeter.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit vodka and increase club soda or use lemon-lime soda.
- Ensure vigorous shaking to properly mix and chill ingredients.
