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    Home » Recipes » Vodka Cocktails

    Boozy Frozen Raspberry Lemonade w/ Vodka

    Apr 28, 2021(updated May 29, 2021)

    By Michelle Weiner

    This berry-licsious Boozy Frozen Raspberry Lemonade has everything you could want in a summer cocktail. Made with lemonade, vodka, ice, and raspberries, this drink blends together in seconds and can easily be prepared ahead of time.
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    • What you need to make frozen raspberry lemonade
    • How to make a frozen vodka lemonade slush
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    Vodka + berries + lemons = summer fun

    A refreshing, icy, and Boozy Frozen Raspberry Lemonade was made to be enjoyed under the summer sun. The tart mix of freshly squeezed lemon juice, frozen raspberries, and vodka takes seconds to blend together so the party never stops.

    This frozen lemonade cocktail recipe reminds me of all the blended cocktails in Vegas! Thankfully, this drink along with my Mango Margarita and Frozen Mimosa don’t taste as sweet and can all easily be made at home. 

    Control the balance between tart and sweet by using fresh squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup in this cocktail. Or, if you want to keep it low-maintenance, use bottled juice or storebought lemonade instead! It’s a customizable, laid back drink you can make again and again.

    overhead view of 3 red slushy cocktails in glasses garnished with raspberries and lemon peel

    What you need to make frozen raspberry lemonade

    I recommend using a high-speed blender, like a Vitamix, when blending up the ingredients. If you don’t have one, just blend the mix a little longer.

    Here's what else you'll need:

    Vodka

    Vodka is my go-to in frozen lemonade because the flavor is mild and it blends nicely with the other flavors. If it isn’t your thing, feel free to swap it for another clear liquor, like gin or rum.

    Frozen cocktails are blended with lots of ice and other flavors, meaning the liquor isn’t usually the star of the show. This is great because you can use a mid-priced vodka and keep the bottle on your bar cart to use in other mixed drinks, like watermelon punch or a bloody mary.

    bottles of vodka and simple syrup next to lemons and raspberries

    Lemons

    I love to squeeze my own lemon juice for this recipe to get the freshest and bright flavors possible. No judgment if it’s too much work or you don’t have a citrus reamer! Just use a bottle of the pre-squeezed stuff instead.

    To make it really easy, swap the lemon juice and simple syrup for storebought lemon juice. This won’t allow you to control the sweetness but it’s a great time-saving solution.

    Frozen raspberries

    Frozen berries blend up so nicely and will keep your drink extra cold.

    Do you only have fresh raspberries? You can use them instead but I recommend popping them in the freezer for an hour or two before blending them with the rest of the ingredients.

    Simple syrup

    This sugar syrup is easy to make at home - all you need is water and sugar! Make a big batch and keep it sealed in a jar in your fridge for weeks. It’s great to have on hand for all sorts of summer cocktails and mocktails.

    closeup on a red slushy cocktail in a glass garnished with raspberries and lemon peel

    How to make a frozen vodka lemonade slush

    This tart and refreshing cocktail takes only minutes to blend together:

    raspberries, lemon zest, and clear liquid in a blender

    Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to a blender.

    frozen red slush in a blender

    Step 2: Blend it all together until the mixture is smooth and slushy.

    Helpful tips

    Make this tasty cocktail any way you like using these helpful recipe tips:

    Customize it!

    Lemonade is an amazing drink you can play with. Other than raspberries, blueberries and mint is one of my favorite flavor combinations to mix with lemonade. Otherwise, feel free to make this using other kinds of frozen berries, flavored syrups, frozen peaches and pineapple, or with storebought pink lemonade.

    overhead view of a red slushy cocktail in a glass garnished with raspberries and lemon peel

    Make it ahead of time

    The recipe makes two servings but it’s easy to double or triple when you’re serving a crowd.

    To prepare it ahead of time, pre-measure the ingredients a few hours or a day beforehand and keep them in your fridge or freezer. The raspberries and ice can be measured and mixed together in a freezer-safe container and the simple syrup can be made weeks in advance.

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    Recipe

    3 red slushy cocktails in glasses garnished with raspberries and lemon peel

    Boozy Frozen Raspberry Lemonade

    This berry-licsious Boozy Frozen Raspberry Lemonade has everything you could want in a summer cocktail. Made with lemonade, vodka, ice, and raspberries, this drink blends together in seconds and can easily be prepared ahead of time.
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    Author: Michelle Weiner
    Course: cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: bbq cocktail, frozen drink, pool party
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Makes: 2 cocktails

    Equipment

    blender
    mini angled measuring cup
    dry measuring cups and spoons

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup lemon juice about 4 lemons
    • ¼ cup simple syrup
    • 3 ounces vodka
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 cups ice
    • ½ cup frozen raspberries

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
    • Blend until smooth.
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    Notes

    • This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
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