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Cherry Lemonade Vodka Spritzer

Combining lemonade and vodka with cherry preserves makes a light and luscious cocktail that's easy to put together.
Course Vodka
Cuisine American
Keyword cherry, cocktail, lemon, lemonade, vodka
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 Cocktails
Calories 164kcal
Author Barb

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons cherry preserves
  • 4-6 mint leaves
  • 1 lemon slice
  • 1 Tablespoon simple syrup
  • 1.5 ounces vodka
  • 4-6 ounces Sparkling Lemonade – Regular or Pink

For Garnish

  • Lemon slices
  • Mint leaves
  • Cherries (optional)

Instructions

  • Place highball glasses in the freezer to chill about 10 minutes before constructing the cocktail.
  • Remove the glass from the freezer and combine the cherry preserves, mint leaves, lemon slice and simple syrup in the bottom using a muddler or the back of a spoon. Crush everything together until the mint and lemon have released their flavor.
  • Fill the glass with ice and top with the vodka and sparkling lemonade and stir gently.
  • Garnish with mint, lemon and a fresh cherry if available.

Notes

Substitute sugar free lemonade for a low calorie cocktail.
Mocktail: Simply eliminate the vodka and adjust the sugar a bit if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg