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Pink Lemonade
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A shaken vodka cocktail that uses cranberry juice and sweet and sour mix to mimic the look and flavor of pink lemonade. It has a pale pink color and a tart-sweet balance that makes it a common warm-weather bar order.
Ingredients
Method
- 1Combine vodka, cranberry juice, sweet and sour mix, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- 2Shake well until chilled.
- 3Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- 4Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- jigger
- strainer
Tips
- Fresh lemon juice in place of sweet and sour mix gives a cleaner, brighter result.
- Adjust the simple syrup to taste depending on the sweetness of your cranberry juice.
Variations
- Add a splash of lemon-lime soda after straining for a fizzy version.
- Use raspberry vodka for a deeper berry flavor.
Good for
- casual drinks
- summer parties
Best in season
- summer
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