Description
Adult version of a favorite summer treat using vodka and homemade sweet and sour mix.
Ingredients
- FOR THE SWEET AND SOUR (BAR) MIX:
- 12 ounces, fluid Water
- 1-½ cup Granulated Sugar
- 8 ounces, fluid Lemon Juice
- 8 ounces, fluid Lime Juice
- FOR THE PINK LEMONADE:
- 3-½ ounces, fluid Homemade Sweet And Sour Mix
- 2 ounces, fluid Vodka
- ½ ounces, fluid Grenadine
- Ice
- 3 ounces, fluid Club Soda
Preparation
For the sweet and sour (bar) mix:
In a medium saucepan, heat water until nearly boiling. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. In a 32 oz. airtight container, combine the simple syrup and lemon and lime juices and store in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 months. You can extend the life of your sweet and sour mix for much longer by adding about 2 oz. of vodka.
For the pink lemonade:
In a cocktail shaker or glass, combine sweet and sour mix, vodka and grenadine and shake or stir well. Pour drink over ice and top with club soda, lightly stirring club soda through the drink.
