Cupid's Spiked Raspberry Lemonade
Cupid’s Spiked Raspberry Lemonade is a vibrant cocktail perfect for Valentine’s Day, girls' nights, or baby showers. It features tangy raspberries, zesty lemon, and a sparkling kick of vodka for a sweet and fizzy treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries plus extra for garnish
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 4-5 lemons
- 1/2 cup simple syrup adjust for sweetness
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
- 1 cup vodka
- Ice cubes
- Mint leaves for garnish, optional
- Sugar for rimming the glasses, optional
Instructions
- Run a lemon wedge around the rim of each glass.
- Dip the rims into sugar for a decorative touch. Set the glasses aside.
- Blend 2 cups of raspberries with 1/4 cup of water until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, leaving a silky raspberry puree.
- In a large pitcher, combine the raspberry puree, 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of simple syrup.
- Stir well and taste-test. Adjust sweetness or tartness to your preference by adding more syrup or lemon juice.
- Stir in 1 cup of vodka.
- Just before serving, pour in 2 cups of sparkling water to maintain the fizz.
- Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the spiked raspberry lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint for a refreshing finish.
Notes
Tips:
- Chill all ingredients before use to reduce dilution from ice.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace vodka with extra sparkling water or ginger ale.
- Scale up the recipe to serve a crowd using a punch bowl.