Fresh Pink Lemonade Vodka Punch Bowl
A vibrant, refreshing punch bowl featuring muddled berries, fresh lemon juice, vodka, and a splash of club soda. Perfect for easy summer parties, this crowd-pleasing drink is quick to make and customizable for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus optional 1 hour chilling)
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 8–10 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (raspberries or a mix for deeper pink hue)
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (optional)
- 2 cups vodka (Smirnoff or Tito’s recommended)
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 cups club soda or lemon-lime soda (or ginger ale for a twist)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- Mint leaves, fresh (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place strawberries and cranberries in the bottom of your punch bowl. Sprinkle with sugar.
- Muddle the berries and sugar together until juicy and bright pink, about 2-3 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes if needed for more juice.
- Pour in freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir until sugar is mostly dissolved. Remove any seeds.
- Add vodka and cold water. Stir gently. Taste and adjust sugar, water, or vodka as desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to chill and meld flavors, or add ice cubes/frozen berries to chill quickly.
- Just before serving, pour in club soda or lemon-lime soda. Stir gently to preserve bubbles.
- Float lemon slices and mint leaves on top. Scatter mixed berries for garnish.
- Ladle into glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a berry and mint leaf. Keep bowl shaded and top up with club soda as needed.
Notes
Always use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Muddle berries thoroughly for vibrant color. Taste and adjust sweetness before serving. Add club soda just before serving to keep the punch bubbly. Use frozen berries to chill without watering down. For non-alcoholic, replace vodka with more club soda or lemonade. Prep base ahead and add soda last for maximum sparkle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml) per se
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
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