Vodka lemonade
Serves: 8
Prep time: 15 minsTotal time: 
Recipe photograph by Sam Folan
Vodka lemonade
Serve up an adults-only pitcher with a boozy twist
Serves: 8
Prep time: 15 minsTotal time: 
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Abigail Spooner
Abi is our former Junior Food Editor. An obsessive foodie with a sweet tooth, she is happiest when baking and is a firm believer that there is always room for dessert (preferably following a big bowl of pasta)
See more of Abigail Spooner’s recipes
Abigail Spooner
Abi is our former Junior Food Editor. An obsessive foodie with a sweet tooth, she is happiest when baking and is a firm believer that there is always room for dessert (preferably following a big bowl of pasta)
See more of Abigail Spooner’s recipes
Ingredients
- 6 unwaxed lemons
- 125g granulated sugar
- 400ml water
- 350ml vodka
- 1ltr soda or sparkling water
Step by step
- Use a peeler to remove strips of lemon zest, avoiding the white pith. Juice the zested lemons.
- Place the zest, sugar and 400ml water in a saucepan and slowly bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Once boiling, add the lemon juice and remove from the heat.
- Cool completely, strain and chill until needed (up to 4 days). In a large jug or pitcher, mix together the lemon syrup, vodka and soda or sparkling water. Thinly slice 2 lemons and add to the jug. Serve in tall glasses filled with ice.
