Spiked Pink Lemonade
There’s a Spiked Pink Lemonade coming your way in T-1 minute and I’ve got my weekend party pants on!
But before we get to the recipe, I have SO many things to share! I recently just got back from the most epic whirlwind trip to NYC with the Skinnygirl® Cocktails team. Ummm yes, that includes cocktails with Bethenny Frankel. I managed to keep my cool even though I was dying/freaking out on the inside. I’ve talked about my serious love for all things Real Housewives here before, but what you may not know is that Bethenny is 100% my favorite. Also, Andy Cohen. Even though he’s not a housewife, I’m convinced we’d be best friends.
Skinnygirl® Cocktails is all about having it all without compromise, which is exactly what we’re all about here at What’s Gaby Cooking!! I couldn’t have asked for a better partner and I’m thrilled to be teaming up with them this year to bring you tons of fabulous cocktails and other ideas that you’ll love! There are some fancy 4th of July shooters in your future and you should be pumped!
Today though, we’re all about this Spiked Pink Lemonade. It’s the perfect cocktail now that it’s officially spring! This is the perfect drink for all your upcoming spring themed events – brunch, girl’s night in, baby showers, bridal showers, you name it – this has your name all over it!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup water
- 6 cups cold water
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice(from about 7 medium lemons)
- 1 ½ - 2 cups Skinnygirl® Bare Naked Vodka
- Strawberries, for garnish
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced, for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Place the strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the strawberries are just starting to fall apart, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Pour the strawberry mixture through a strainer and gently push on the solids to release all of the liquid; discard the solids. Let the syrup cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes more.
- Place the strawberry syrup in a pitcher. Add the cold water and lemon juice and stir to combine. Add Skinnygirl® Bare Naked vodka and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and additional strawberries
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That looks delicious! Just curious…how is Skinny Girl vodka different than regular, plain vodka? Is it the alcohol content, or calories?
less calories!! #winwin
Yes, yes, yes! What an exciting collaboration. This makes me want to plan a summer party right now!
this cocktail looks FAB. and I hadn’t heard of skinny girl vodka, I’m all over it!
This is terrific I’m going to the grocery store for Skinny Girl Vodka. You made my day!
Bethenney is my absolute favorite too! SO FUN that you got to meet her. 🙂
Not only do I NEED it to be the weekend, I need a drink this weekend! Alcohol? Lemonade? I am in!
The pictures in this post just made me daydream that I was in a rocking chair on a sunny front porch with nothing to do but read magazines and put my feet up. I’d call that a major win. Making this tomorrow afternoon for “happy hour” (even if I’m the only attendee!).
This is how I like a nice girly happy hour!
This sounds muy excellente!! Love the photos too!
I do really like the Skinny Girl Margarita, so I just might have to try the vodka next!
I LOVE the look of this cocktail. So incredibly fresh and full of fruity flavor. Send a few my way 🙂