Simple Strawberry Lime Vodka Cocktail

Simple Strawberry Lime Vodka Cocktail is made with vodka, chilled sparkling water, freshly squeezed lime juice, frozen strawberries, a squeeze of honey, and a lime slice for garnish. It’s a really simple cocktail to make when you are entertaining it’s like summer in a glass, and your guests will want more than one.

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE IT

• Frozen Strawberries
• Fresh Lime Juice
• Vodka
• Honey
• Sparkling Water (chilled)

HOW TO PREPARE SIMPLE STRAWBERRY LIME VODKA COCKTAIL

1. Add to the blender the strawberries, lime, honey, and vodka to a high-powered blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Divide the strawberry lime vodka blend between two low-ball glasses.
4. Top off each glass with chilled sparkling water.
5. Garnish the glass with a slice of lime.

variations and substitutions

• FRESH VS FROZEN FRUIT: Options here are fresh or frozen fruit to make this drink. Frozen strawberries are usually available year-round. But if you prefer fresh fruit and strawberries are not available raspberries or blackberries would make an awesome substitute.

• ALCOHOL OPTIONS: The classic combination of strawberries and vodka is always a win in my book but other options include white rum or gin.

• LEMON OR LIME JUICE: Lemon or lime juice helps balance the sweet and sour against the strawberries which are naturally sweet.

• TOP OFF LIQUIDS: Topping off your drink with some fizz is a must. I like to add a lemon/lime soda or sparkling water/club soda to top off my drink. The soda adds a nice lemony sweetness. Another option is tonic water or ginger ale.

• ICE CUBES vs FROZEN FRUIT: Ice cubes make any drink better but I personally prefer cold and frosty rather than ice cubes in a drinks. Ice cubes just tend to water the drink down and it dilutes it’s flavor pretty quickly. So I usually freeze my fresh strawberries to make ensure my cocktail is frosty and delicious.

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

• SIMPlE SYRUP/SUGAR/HONEY: Strawberries are naturally sweet so there is no need for added sugar but if your strawberries are very tart you can add 1 to 2 tbsp of simple syrup (1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup granulated sugar, heat/stir until sugar dissolves) or sugar/honey to the drink.

• HERBS: The combination of mint or basil leaves with strawberries always goes well.

PRO Tips for SUCCESS

• SWEET VS TART: Some people like sweet cocktails and others like them more tart; so taste your fruit ahead of time and adjust the sweetness accordingly by adding more citrus or more sugar/honey.

 

• MAKE IT SUGAR-FREE: There are many sweetener options including honey, agave, or stevia/swerve/monk fruit instead of sugar to make it sugar-free for all the waistline watchers out there.

• WATCH OUT FOR HIDDEN SUGAR: Sugar is also present in lemon-lime soda and tonic water which adds more sweetness too. Another option is using diet/zero-sugar lemon-lime soda or sparkling water.

• ADD EXTRA FLAVOR: Mint is a great flavor to add but can be omitted completely. Basil is commonly used with strawberries too. 

WHAT GOES WITH A STRAWBERRY LIME VODKA COCKTAIL

BEEF TENDERLOIN: This pairs so well with beef! I love serving it with my quick and easy Tender Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin.

APPETIZERS: Everyone loves to enjoy a fruity drink with an appetizer. These Epic Oven Baked Chicken Wings are a great option that tastes amazing dipped in some homemade ranch dressing.

CHICKEN BREASTS: Serve your cocktails with some juicy chicken breast try my Marry Me Chicken or Chicken Pomodoro.

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