This Pink Lemonade Cocktail is easy to make and so refreshing that it just might become your new favorite summer cocktail! Just 3 ingredients, pink lemonade, Chambord, and vodka are mixed and poured over ice for a sweet-tart drink perfect for sipping.
I love summer cocktails and especially ones that are easy to make, we're talking 3 ingredients here, and refreshing to drink. And this pretty in pink cocktail has everything going for it. It's sweet, tangy, light and looks so inviting you want to dive right in. It really is the perfect sipper for beating the summer heat.
When I think of summer drinks I love to use seasonal fruits to make the freshest and tastiest cocktails. Think berries, oranges, limes, lemons, pineapple, peaches, and kiwi, My favorites include Kiwi Mojitos, Pineapple White Wine Sangria, Hawaiian Mimosas, and this Chambord Lemonade.
This Chambord lemonade can be made ahead of time and is great served by the pitcher when having summer get-togethers or BBQs. It also works well for special occasions like Valentine's Day or baby showers.
What is pink lemonade cocktail?
It is either pink lemonade with alcohol added to it or a drink made with pink lemonade vodka.
My lemonade cocktail recipe takes pink lemonade and combines it with vodka and Chambord, a raspberry-flavored liqueur.
Why You'll Love This Pink Lemonade Alcoholic Drink
When it comes to pink cocktail drinks, this spiked pink lemonade is a delicious and refreshing summer lemonade cocktail with vodka.
Mixing Chambord with lemonade makes a lovely pink color and makes it a tasty raspberry lemonade cocktail.
What's in pink lemonade cocktail?
There are only 3 simple ingredients in this berry lemonade cocktail:
- Pink Lemonade
- Vodka
- Chambord
Well, there's ice and optional garnishes too. You can garnish the drink with lemon slices, raspberries skewered on a cocktail pick, and/or fresh mint.
Ingredient Substitutions
If you want to change up the alcohol in a pink lemonade drink, here are a few ideas:
- Champagne Lemonade Cocktail - add a splash of champagne to make a sparkling lemonade cocktail or make the pink lemonade cocktail with prosecco.
- Gin Lemonade Cocktail - substitute the vodka with gin or pink gin.
- Pink Moscato Cocktail - substitute the vodka with moscato. Just note it will make the drink sweeter.
- Tequila Lemonade Cocktail - substitute the vodka with tequila.
Best Vodka with Pink Lemonade
You want to use smooth vodka without any off-putting flavor notes. I recommend Tito's, Absolute, Kettle One, or Smirnoff.
Alternatively, you can use pink lemonade vodka to further enhance the cocktail's flavor. The most popular brands are Pink Whitney, New Amsterdam, and Smirnoff. There is also Svedka Rose which is a blend of vodka and wine.
How to Make Pink Lemonade Cocktail
- Fill a glass with ice, either a large stemless wine glass or highball glass, then pour in Chambord.
- Add your favorite vodka.
- Fill with lemonade. I used raspberry lemonade for a stronger raspberry flavor.
Garnish the Chambord Cocktail with fresh raspberries, both in the cocktail and on the rim, as well as lemon slices. Cheers!
Recipe Tips
- Freeze fresh raspberries or use frozen raspberries to use instead of ice.
- Make a big batch in a pitcher to have a pink lemonade cocktail punch for your guests.
- You can use premade bottled or carton pink lemonade or a powdered mix like Country Time pink lemonade. If using the powdered mix, make it the day before and have it chilled before making the cocktail.
How to Serve Lemonade Vodka Cocktail
There are several ways you can serve this pink lemonade vodka cocktail:
- On the Rocks - Simple and easy! Just pour it into glasses filled with ice.
- Pink Lemonade Vodka Slush - Put the ingredients and a cup of ice in a blender and blend until it is nice and slushy. It makes a great frozen pink lemonade alcoholic drink.
- Pink Lemonade Shot - Put the ingredients and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into shot glasses.
- Pink Lemonade Martini - Put the ingredients and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and pour into martini glasses rimmed with sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are many types of alcohol that pairs nicely with lemonade. The most popular are vodka, rum, gin, tequila, and bourbon whiskey.
Yes, you can make this pink lemonade cocktail well in advance. Keep it in a covered glass container in the refrigerator.
More Summer and Lemonade Cocktail Recipes
- Blue Long Island Ice Tea - A tasty spin on a classic cocktail with blue curacao.
- Mermaid Water Drink - A fruity rum punch with gorgeous color.
- Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail - Strawberry vodka and fresh strawberries combined with lemonade.
- Peach Cherry Wine Slushies from Neighbor Food - a frozen combo of fresh fruit, white wine, and honey.
- Strawberry Lemonade Margarita - Tasty margaritas made with juicy strawberries and tart lemon.
- Watermelon Margarita - Refreshing way to use this seasonal summer fruit.
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Pink Lemonade Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 oz vodka (Pink Lemonade Vodka can also be used)
- 2 oz Chambord
- 4-5 oz pink lemonade or raspberry lemonade
- Garnish: lemon slice, sprig of mint, raspberries
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice. Pour vodka, Chambord, and lemonade in glass.
- Drop a few raspberries into the cocktail then garnish the rim with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint. You can also skewer more raspberries and place them across the glass.
Notes
- Champagne Lemonade Cocktail - add a splash of champagne to make a sparkling lemonade cocktail or make the pink lemonade cocktail with prosecco.
- Gin Lemonade Cocktail - substitute the vodka with gin or pink gin.
- Pink Moscato Cocktail - substitute the vodka with moscato. Just note it will make the drink sweeter.
- Tequila Lemonade Cocktail - substitute the vodka with tequila.
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