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Spiked Lemonade

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  • Prep Time8 min
  • Total Time8 min
  • Makes8 Servings
By Chatelaine
Spiked Lemonade

(Photo: John Cullen)

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One of the simple pleasures of summer is sipping a chilled glass of fresh lemonade, so to add a little extra sparkle, we've turning it into refreshing backyard cocktail!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

  • 2 cups fresh lemon juice, about 9 lemons

  • 2 cups vodka

Instructions

  • COMBINE sugar with 1 cup water in a small pot over medium-high. Heat, stirring occasionally, just until sugar dissolves, about 3 min. Cool to room temperature.

  • POUR sugar mixture, lemon juice and vodka into a large pitcher. Stir in 6 cups cold water. Serve over ice.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 289, Carbohydrates 43g, Sodium 5mg.

Tip: For a kid-friendly variation, replace vodka with sparkling water.

Get more of our best lemonade recipes.

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