Hard Lemonade
Looking for a light and refreshing summer cocktail? You just found it. This hard lemonade recipe is the perfect homemade drink for happy hour on a hot summer day!
Servings: 4
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice about 4-5 large lemons
- 1½ cups water divided
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 6 ounces Vodka good quality
- 3 ounces Lemoncello lemon liquor
- Sparkling water
- Fresh lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Juice fresh lemons with a hand or electric juicer, then pour the juice into a 32 ounce (1 quart) sized mason jar. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan combine ½ cup of the water and the sugar. On low heat, simmer just until the sugar has dissolved.
- Pour the sugar water (simple syrup) into the mason jar with the lemon juice.
- Add the remaining 1 cup of water and stir well.
- Add the shots of vodka and limoncello liquor. Mix well. At this point you can put a lid on the jar and place it in the refrigerator to chill for 1-2 hours or until you are ready to make individual servings.
- When ready to serve, fill a 16 ounce (1 pint) sized mason jar with ice and a couple fresh lemon slices. Pour in lemonade concentrate until about ¾ full then top with sparkling water.
Notes
Storage:
This concentrate mixture can be stored, in the jar with a tight fitting lid, for up to 1 week in the refrigerator. You could also freeze the mix for a hard lemonade style slushie, similar to my Strawberry Frosé recipe. It’s especially refreshing this way!
Important Notes:
- You can easily double or half this recipe according to how many people you are serving.
- If you do not care for vodka, light (or clear) rum is also a tasty choice in this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg