Looking for a simple, homemade pink lemonade vodka cocktail? With a few simple ingredients this fresh and delicious all-natural pink lemonade vodka drink will become a summer favorite! This easy cocktail recipe can be made by the glass or by the pitcher!
In a large pitcher add chilled vodka, lime and lemon juice, pomegranate (or other red juice) and vanilla, stir to combine.
Pour in sparkling lemonade, soda or desired mixer and stir gently, pour over glasses filled with ice.
Garnish with your choice; twist or wheel of lemon, fresh strawberries, mint, thyme, raspberries, blackberries or blueberries
Notes
Chill all ingredients for several hours before making this beverage and only add ice when serving.Skinny Pink Lemonade CocktailInstead of using a sparkling lemonade or Sprite lemon-lime soda, use Key Lime LaCroix or Limoncello LaCroix, or use club soda for a less sweet version.By the Glass Pink Lemonade VodkaThis recipe makes 8 servings, use the toggle on the recipe card and reduce the number of servings to one. Try pouring the juices into a cocktail shaker with a little ice, shake 10-15 times, pour over ice, and add your sparkling lemonade.Pink Lemonade MocktailTry this Seedlip Citrus a vodka/gin alternative. Or you can leave the vodka out altogether for a simple Pink Lemonade, adding an extra splash of sparkling lemonade or seltzer. Variations
In place of pomegranate juice, use cherry juice, raspberry juice, guava juice, fruit punch (sweeter) or try my bright Strawberry Syrup.
Use all fresh squeezed lemon juice or all lime juice.
Instead of vodka, you can also use gin (try some of the botanicals) or light rum. Use tequila and make into a pink lemonade margarita
Change up your mixer; use pink lemonade, limeade, Sprite (or your favorite lemon lime soda), or your favorite sparkling water for this vodka punch recipe
Muddle some fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint or fresh thyme sprigs in the bottom of the glass.