Description
Refreshing strawberry lemonade cocktail blends summer’s sweetest flavors with zesty citrus and smooth vodka. Crisp, cool sips transport cocktail enthusiasts to sunny afternoons of pure pleasure you’ll savor with each delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) Malibu coconut rum
Cocktail Base:
- 3 ounces (89 milliliters) strawberry lemonade
- Ice cubes
Garnish:
- 1 lemon wedge
- 1 fresh strawberry
- 1 peep marshmallow (optional)
Instructions
- Select a tall, transparent glass that highlights the vibrant cocktail colors and creates visual appeal.
- Fill the glass approximately three-quarters with fresh ice cubes, ensuring the drink remains chilled and maintaining ideal serving temperature.
- Carefully pour strawberry lemonade into the glass, creating a smooth base liquid that will blend seamlessly with the rum.
- Gently add Malibu coconut rum, allowing the tropical liquor to mingle with the fruity lemonade, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Use a bar spoon to delicately combine the liquid ingredients, maintaining the ice’s integrity and preventing excessive dilution.
- Enhance the presentation by positioning a ripe, fresh strawberry along the glass rim or floating within the cocktail.
- Accent the drink with a tangy lemon wedge, providing an aromatic citrus element that complements the sweet-tart combination.
- For a playful touch, garnish with a colorful Peep marshmallow, adding whimsy and unexpected charm to the beverage.
- Serve immediately while the cocktail remains thoroughly chilled, capturing the essence of a refreshing summer libation.
- Enjoy the balanced blend of fruity, tropical flavors that transport you to a relaxed, sunny environment with each sip.
Notes
- Chill Glasses Beforehand Freeze your glasses for 15 minutes before serving to keep the cocktail extra cold without diluting the drink too quickly.
- Customize Sweetness Adjust the strawberry lemonade’s sweetness by adding simple syrup or using a sugar-free version for a lighter option.
- Fresh Fruit Matters Use ripe, in-season strawberries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in your cocktail.
- Alcohol-Free Alternative Replace Malibu rum with coconut water or coconut syrup to create a delightful mocktail version for non-drinkers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg