Description
Fall in love with Love Potion Pink Lemonade! This luscious Valentine’s Day cocktail (or mocktail!) features fresh strawberries and lemons for a romantic and utterly delicious drink. Easy to make and perfect for sharing special moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup vodka (optional)
- 1 tsp rose water (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Garnishes: strawberry slices (lemon wedges, mint sprigs)
Instructions
Get Started:
- Wash and hull fresh strawberries. If using frozen, no need to thaw.
- Juice lemons to get 1 cup of fresh juice.
Make Strawberry Puree:
- In a blender, blend strawberries until completely smooth. Set aside.
Make Sugar Syrup:
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar is fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Mix Lemonade:
- In a large pitcher, combine cooled sugar syrup, strawberry puree, fresh lemon juice, and remaining 3 cups of water.
- If making a cocktail, add vodka and rose water (if using). Stir well.
Chill and Serve:
- Add plenty of ice to the pitcher.
- Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for best flavor and temperature.
- Serve in glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with strawberry slices, lemon wedges, and mint sprigs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American, Valentine
Nutrition
- Calories: 163