Refreshing Frozen Pink Lemonade with Vodka
A frosty, velvety frozen pink lemonade cocktail with a gentle vodka kick, perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. This easy recipe balances tartness, sweetness, and icy texture for a refreshing summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup/240 ml fresh lemon juice)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (can substitute honey or agave)
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold water
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) grenadine syrup
- 1 cup (240 ml) vodka (smooth, neutral brand like Tito’s or Absolut recommended)
- 4 cups (about 600 g) ice cubes, crushed if possible
- Optional garnish: fresh lemon slices or wedges
- Optional garnish: mint leaves
- Optional garnish: edible flowers or fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Roll the lemons firmly on the counter, cut in half, and juice using a citrus juicer to extract about 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp.
- In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice with ½ cup (100 g) sugar and 1 cup (240 ml) cold water. Stir vigorously until sugar dissolves.
- Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) grenadine syrup and 1 cup (240 ml) vodka to the lemonade base. Stir gently to combine.
- Prepare about 4 cups (600 g) crushed ice. If using whole ice cubes, pulse in the blender to crush before blending with the lemonade mixture.
- Pour the lemonade-vodka mixture and crushed ice into a high-speed blender. Pulse on high for 30-45 seconds until soft-serve consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if too tart, or add a splash of cold water or vodka if too thick. Blend briefly again if needed.
- Serve immediately in chilled glasses, garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired. Use straws and enjoy the icy texture.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor. Crush ice before blending for smooth texture. Adjust sweetness carefully as freezing dulls sweetness. Chill glasses and lemonade base beforehand to keep texture longer. Avoid overblending to prevent melting ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 1520
- Carbohydrates: 1520
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