I doctored up my Vodka Collins with a raspberry lemonade twist! This is one of my favorite vodka cocktail recipes and it’s one of those fruity alcoholic drinks that are perfect for sipping by the pool!
You guys know that we had an inground pool put in this year, right? I mean, all I do is alternate between taking photographs of the pool, laying by the pool, and floating around the pool. I’m pretty sure you knew we got a pool. 😉
Now, I love a big glass of iced tea out by the pool as much as the next girl, but let’s get real. Sometimes you just really need some raspberry lemonade to spice life up. And sometimes you marry that lemonade with a vodka collins to create an amazing fruity alcoholic drink that you will want to sip on all day long!
That’s what I did here. You’re going to love this recipe.
It’s like a fizzy lemonade, made with a mix of club soda and sweet and sour.
I love to use my homemade sweet and sour mix recipe in this. It’s perfection.
If you don’t want to take the time to make your own, store bought works just fine. I go heavy on the sweet and sour and light on the club soda to keep it more like a traditional lemonade, but I love the fizzy little bubbles in this. Makes it so refreshing!
The addition of raspberries just speaks to me, because, well…raspberries. They’re my favorite fruit, by far.
I have a bad habit of eating the entire container the minute I get home from the store, so I generally have to buy double the amount I actually plan on using. 😉
I did manage to sneak some berries into these raspberry muffins with chocolate too, though.
Now, I insist that all of you over-21-ers pour yourself a glass of this raspberry vodka lemonade, head out back, and enjoy the hot summer weather. It’s glorious out there this time of year.
Try this skinny margarita too!
Raspberry Vodka Lemonade
Ingredients
- 4 ounces sweet and sour mix
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces club soda
- 1/4 cup raspberries plus more for garnish
- lemon slices
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a glass with ice and garnish with extra raspberries and lemon slices.
Pat Kirby says
I would like to use a sugar substitute for your sweet & sour mix – any suggestions??
Karly says
I use Lakanto Monkfruit as a sugar replacement and love it. You can find it here.
Linda says
What is the sweet and sour mix and where can I get it?
Karly says
You can purchase bottled sweet and sour mix at any liquor store or try my homemade version here: https://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2012/11/12/homemade-sweet-and-sour-bar-mix/
Shannon says
This looks absolutely wonderful! Would blueberries or strawberries work just as well in place of the raspberries??
Karly says
Absolutely!
Ashley - The Recipe Rebel says
THIS is what I need when I’m sitting on the porch tonight! It looks so perfectly refreshing — love the lemon and raspberry!
Kim Lee says
Um… yes, please! I love that this is fizzy and it looks so refreshing. Pinning to definitely make this summer!
Shawn @ I Wash You Dry says
Such a pretty drink! I don’t drink alcohol, but that’s one gorgeous drink! 😉
Sarah says
What a perfect summer cocktail! I know this would get me buzzed way too fast since it would taste so amazing 😉 😉
Stephanie | Worth Whisking says
Raspberry vodka lemonade – delish! Love the addition of the sweet and sour mix and the club soda! The fizzy bubbles are totally refreshing! 🙂
Rachel @SimpleSeasonal says
This looks so fresh and delightful. I’m wishing I had one to sip on while I chill on my back patio tonight… Unfortunately I ate all of the raspberries this morning. ????
marcie says
Vodka Collins was one of the first drinks I had when I turned 21 and I swear I haven’t had one since I was about 23 (we’re talking AGES). 🙂 This looks amazing with the raspberries and looks perfect for summer sipping. I’m definitely trying this out!
Holly says
This sounds yummy! What a great combo of flavors! I would love to be sipping this by the pool right now!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
It is so beautiful, love the colors and the flavors! I’m not good with cocktails so I’m always in awe when I see one. And this is definitely one that I will try to make. Sooo good!
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess says
Yum! Perfect for summer-time!! So pretty and colorful too! Pinned 🙂