Vodka Lemonade with Raspberry
This post is sponsored by Jim Beam and Drizly. As always, all opinions and recipes are my own.
This summer enjoy a perfectly chilled Vodka Lemonade with Raspberry! This refreshing vodka raspberry lemonade calls for just three ingredients and mixes up in a flash. Makes 1 drink.
Lemonade is by far my favorite summertime drink.
Don’t believe me? Feel free to peruse my recipes for Strawberry Lemonade, Mint Lemonade, Honey Lemonade, Spiked Blueberry Lemonade and Mixed Berry Mint Lemonade, to name a few.
The flavor is just so refreshing.
If you’re anything like me, you love the idea of a beverage that’s versatile, colorful and calls for seasonal ingredients. (Hi, hello, raspberries!)
And chances are, since today is July 1, you’re all about a signature summer cocktail.
Why I love this recipe:
Vodka Raspberry Lemonade is exactly what you’re gonna want for the rest of the summertime.
Why? You can mix up a batch of homemade lemonade for the whole family to enjoy, then spike yours with vodka and raspberry liqueur.
This is an individual drink, so you can mix it in a glass whenever you want one. You can also make a pitcher of it for a crowd. No cocktail shaker necessary.
Y’all — this raspberry vodka drink is so delightful and so easy because it calls for three ingredients.
It’s also absolutely tasty, bold and perfect for sipping all summer long! Also, just LOOK at that color!
More summer drink recipes: Blackberry Mint Spritzer | Honeysuckle Cherry Smash | Bourbon Peach Slush | Raspberry Mango Spring Sangria | Watermelon Frose
Looking for a summer recipe, but can’t put your finger on it? Check out my summer recipe index.
What you need to make this recipe:
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- Lemon reamer or citrus juicer
- Liquid measuring cup
- Pitcher
Let’s talk ingredients!
In addition to the tools above, you’re going to need some ingredients to make this recipe, too! Chances are, you might already have some of them in your fridge or pantry. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full measurements and instructions.
Here are the simple ingredients you need to mix this drink:
- Pinnacle® Original Vodka — or your favorite plain vodka
- DeKuyper® Razzmatazz® Liqueur — this raspberry liqueur gives our homemade raspberry lemonade all the raspberry flavor it needs!
- Lemonade — use your favorite recipe (my fresh lemonade recipe is a go-to in our house.) You can also use your favorite store-bought lemonade, if that makes this cocktail easier for you.
- Fresh raspberries — no raspberry puree or raspberry syrup is necessary since we get all that awesome raspberry flavor from the liqueur. These are for garnish!
How to make Pinnacle® Lemonade with Vodka
Make the Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
We’re making my Fresh Squeezed Lemonade recipe, but I’m going to break it down here for you, too. However, I have more tips and tricks in that post. 🙂
This recipe needs a cup of real juice, so it’ll take around 6-8 lemons, depending on the size of the fruit. Use a citrus reamer or juicer to juice the lemons, and strain the juice to remove any pulp or seeds.
Pour the fresh juice into a pitcher and add ½ cup of granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar has begun to dissolve. (If your lemon juice is cold, the sugar is going to have a hard time dissolving.) You could also use simple syrup to make this step easier.
Add 5 cups of water to the mixture, stirring constantly. When the sugar has dissolved completely, refrigerate until time to enjoy!
SHORTCUT ALERT!
If you’re not interested in making your own lemonade, purchase your favorite at the grocery store or get lemonade concentrate to mix at home.
Mix a glass of raspberry vodka lemonade.
Choose your glass. You’ll measure everything directly into it!
Into the glass, measure the vodka and DeKuyper® Razzmatazz® Liqueur.
Pour in the lemonade, and stir vigorously with a spoon. Add ice.
Garnish this lemonade razzmatazz drink with a lemon wheel and fresh raspberries and enjoy cold.
How to make a pitcher drink:
It’s pretty easy to make a pitcher out of this simple lemonade cocktail.
Here are the measurements to make a pitcher with 10-12 servings.
- 12 oz. Pinnacle® Original Vodka
- 3 oz. DeKuyper® Razzmatazz® Liqueur
- 24 oz. lemonade
This will fit into a 40 oz. pitcher easily.
Do not ice the pitcher. Instead, make it in advance and refrigerate it so it’s ice cold… and so the ice doesn’t water it down.
Serve the drinks over ice!
Erin’s Easy Entertaining Tips
Entertaining with vodka raspberry lemonade is a brilliant idea because it’s such a refreshing cocktail to serve all summer long, whether you’re hosting friends for a casual dinner party or a backyard barbecue.
Here are a few tips and tricks to making this razzmatazz drink while hosting:
- Make the lemonade a day in advance. Keep it cold in the fridge for any summertime sipper mixing. Alternately, you could also purchase pre-made lemonade to make the mixing situation easier.
- Turn it into a vodka lemonade pitcher drink. The size of your pitcher will determine how large of a batch you can make, but a 40 oz. pitcher can hold about 6 servings of the recipe below.
- Kid-Friendly Suggestion: Make a separate pitcher of lemonade for kids and leave it out for them. The adult pitcher should look different and be kept in the fridge (or another place that’s completely out of reach so there is no confusion.)
- Set out the garnishes for guests. Slice up lemon rounds (or make lemon twists for a fancy garnish), fresh raspberries and a jar holding a bunch of fresh mint. Let guests garnish their drinks however they like!
Frequently Asked Questions
On average, a lemon has about 3 tablespoons of juice in it. This, of course, is dependent on the lemon.
To make this lemonade pitcher recipe, you’ll need between 5-8 lemons.
Personally, I think the combination of homemade lemonade with vodka is refreshing and delicious. This drink recipe is also made special with the addition of Razzmatazz liqueur.
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR
Juicing Lemons at Home
Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks about juicing lemons. They come in handy when you’re making a pitcher of homemade lemonade.
- Don’t juice a cold lemon. A cold lemon won’t give as much juice as a room temperature one. If you keep your lemons in the fridge, let it come to room temperature, or pop it in the microwave for 20 seconds to get it to warm up.
- Roll the lemon on the countertop. This will bring the juices to the surface.
- Slice the lemon at the equator, not from the stem to the tip.
- Don’t just squeeze it with your hands… use a lemon reamer or a juicer to get that good juice out of it.
- Run the juice through a fine mesh strainer if there is pulp and seeds in it before pouring into the glass.
Quick tips for making Vodka Raspberry Lemonade
- If you don’t want to take the time to juice lemons and make your own, purchase lemonade from the store. There’s no shame in doing this! Just choose a high-quality lemonade so your drink tastes super fresh.
- If you don’t like raspberry, leave out the DeKuyper® Razzmatazz® Liqueur. That’ll make this an original Pinnacle® Lemonade instead!
- Want to make a bigger drink? The Pinnacle® Vodka original recipe recommends 1 part vodka to 2 parts lemonade and ¼ part DeKuyper® Razzmatazz® Liqueur. Do the math and have some fun!
Other raspberry vodka drinks to try:
Now who’s ready to make some of this Vodka Raspberry Lemonade for their next summertime gathering?
Here’s how you do it, and cheers to you:
Vodka Lemonade with Raspberry
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Pinnacle® Original Vodka
- ½ oz. DeKuyper® Razzmatazz® Liqueur
- 4 oz. lemonade
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Instructions
- Pour vodka into a glass.
- Pour DeKuyper® Razzmatazz® Liqueur into the glass.
- Pour the lemonade into the drink. Add ice.
- Stir with a cocktail spoon.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and fresh raspberries and enjoy cold!
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About the Author:
Erin Parker is a Southern gal living in Texas with her husband and two daughters. She started The Speckled Palate to share what she was cooking as a newlywed… and over the years, it’s evolved to capture her love for hosting. Specifically, the EASIEST, lowest key entertaining because everyone deserves to see their people and connect over good food. Learn more about her…
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