Raspberry Vodka Collins

I doctored up my classic Vodka Collins recipe with a raspberry and lemon twist! This is one of my favorite cocktail recipes for summer – perfect for sipping by the pool since it’s so refreshing and vibrant!

 

We take summer very seriously around here and I basically want the whole season to feel like one big vacation.

Which means that all I do is alternate between laying by the backyard pool, floating around the pool, and drinking fruity cocktails by the pool.

Now, I love a big glass of iced tea out on the front porch as much as the next girl, but for a lazy floaty pool day? You need our Raspberry Vodka Collins, made with fresh fruit, plenty of lemon wedges, and our homemade sweet and sour mix.

I’m declaring this the official drink of summer. Although, I think I did the same with our mango mojito and frozen strawberry margarita. 😉

Cutting out sugar this summer? You’ll want to try this skinny margarita instead.

Ingredient Notes:

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon associate and member of other qualifying programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Sweet and Sour Mix – You could buy a bottle of this from the store, or you could try my homemade recipe and I promise it’ll be a whole lot better! The store bought stuff tends to be neon colored and little gloppy. Homemade is amazing and it’s super simple.

Vodka – We like Tito’s, but the Costco vodka is quite good and I’ll bet some Deep Eddy lemon would be amazing!

Club Soda – We love a bit of fizz in this drink!

Raspberries – Raspberries have always been my favorite berry, but you could easily swap in strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries to put a twist on this raspberry vodka collins.

Lemon Slices – A few slices of lemon just brighten up the drink.

Helpful Tools:

Cocktail Shaker – It’s just what you need to make all your favorite mixed drink recipes!

Mason Jars – They’re perfect for serving up mixed drinks!

Highball Glasses – If you want a traditional Collins serve it up in a highball glass!

Cocktail Picks – Adding a little garnish to your drinks just makes them look and taste nicer.

How To Make Raspberry Vodka Collins:

Shake: This is a super simple mixed drink recipe! Start by adding the vodka, sweet and sour mix, raspberries, and a couple of lemon slices to a cocktail shaker. Shake it vigorously until it is well combined.

Strain & Serve: To finish preparing the drink pour it through a strainer into a glass with ice cubes. Top it off with club soda and garnish with some extra raspberries and slices of lemon!

FAQ’s:

Large Batch Cocktail:

Want to make a pitcher of our Raspberry Vodka Collins to serve at your next party? It’s easy!

Use the slider bar down on the recipe (just under the prep time) to scale the recipe up to suit your needs. Add all of the ingredients to your pitcher and stir vigorously to combine. Serve over ice.