Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Punch
A bright, tart, and fizzy vodka punch with fresh strawberries and lemon, perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- Juice of 3–4 fresh lemons (about 3/4 to 1 cup)
- 1 1/2 cups vodka (360 ml)
- 1/2 cup simple syrup (120 ml)
- 3 cups sparkling water (720 ml)
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, a handful) for garnish
Instructions
- Place the halved strawberries in the bottom of a large pitcher and gently muddle them with the back of a spoon or muddler for 1-2 minutes to release juices without pureeing.
- Juice 3 to 4 lemons using a citrus juicer, aiming for 3/4 to 1 cup of juice. Strain out any seeds.
- Add 1/2 cup simple syrup and 1 1/2 cups vodka to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine and dissolve the syrup.
- Slowly pour in 3 cups of chilled sparkling water and stir lightly to maintain the fizz.
- Fill the pitcher with plenty of ice cubes and toss in a handful of fresh mint leaves for aroma and color.
- Serve immediately by pouring into glasses over extra ice, garnished with a strawberry slice or lemon wheel on the rim.
Notes
Do not over-muddle strawberries to avoid a cloudy punch. Keep sparkling water separate until just before serving to preserve fizz. Adjust simple syrup to taste depending on lemon tartness. For a lower alcohol version, reduce or omit vodka. Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz (240 ml) per se
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: strawberry lemonade, vodka punch, summer cocktail, refreshing drink, party punch, easy cocktail