SPIKED ROSE LEMONADE
Delicate rose water (a common ingredient in Middle Eastern sweets) and tart lemonade are a refreshing combination in this pretty pink drink. Ice cubes studded with flowers and berries add a stunning finishing touch to this big-batch cocktail fit for any celebration.
Provided by Kat Boytsova
Categories House Cocktail Cocktail Summer Vodka Lemon Juice Berry
Yield 6-8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the cocktail:
- Bring berries, sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and let steep 15 minutes.
- Strain syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Add vodka, lemon juice, rose water, and 5 cups water and stir to combine.
- Divide cocktail among ice-filled glasses.
- For the ice cube garnish:
- If using, fill 2 ice cube trays one-quarter full with water. Add berries and roses to your liking. Freeze until beginning to set, about 1 hour. Fill ice cube trays the rest of the way with water and freeze until solid, 3-4 hours.
- Do Ahead
- Berry syrup can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Ice cubes can be made 1 month ahead. Keep frozen.
SPIKED LEMONADE
Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of the rum. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 cup water and lemon zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice and remaining water. Pour into a 2-qt. pitcher; refrigerate until chilled. , Stir in rum. For each serving, place 3/4 to 1 cup ice in a Collins or highball glass. Pour lemonade mixture into glass. Garnish with lemon slices as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SPARKLING ROSé LEMONADE
This drink is sweet, tart and spicy - the rim of the glass is coated with a mix of sugar, lemon zest and crushed peppercorns.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories beverage
Time 15m
Yield 6 drinks
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the peppercorns, sugar and lemon zest in a shallow bowl. Smash with the back of a wooden spoon until the peppercorns are crushed. Moisten the rims of tall glasses with a little lemonade, then dip in the peppercorn mixture.
- Combine the lemonade, gin and sparkling rosé in a pitcher. Pour into the glasses.
SPIKED ELDERFLOWER LEMONADE
Homemade elderflower cordial is a cinch to put together and takes vodka lemonade to new heights. Recipe courtesy of Erin French, chef and owner of Lost Kitchen in Freedom, ME.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Divide cordial, lemon juice, and vodka among 8 ice-filled glasses. Top with seltzer; stir. Serve, garnished with lemon rounds.
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