Electric Lemonade is a refreshing tart and sweet summer cocktail that’s easy to make with only four ingredients: vodka, lemonade, lemon-lime soda, and blue curaçao. The lemonade gives the drink a little citrus kick and the blue curaçao adds an electric blue color that’s perfect for summer parties and pool hangs.
This drink is easy to make in batches for a large crowd, and you can also have it blended instead of on the rocks for a slushy treat.
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What is Blue Curaçao?
Dyed a beautiful bright blue color, blue curaçao is liqueur that uses the dried peel of orange laraha (a bitter citrus fruit found on the Caribbean island of Curaçao, hence the name).
Can you make Electric Lemonade non-alcoholic?
Yes! You can make Electric Lemonade into a cocktail by leaving out the vodka and blue curaçao and adding blue Kool-Aid to the drink.
Ingredients
- Vodka: Vodka is a great choice for this drink because of its neutral flavor and you can add a little more to your drink for a stronger cocktail.
- Lemonade: Lemonade gives this drink the tart yet sweet element so you can use store-bought or make your own lemonade to use for a fresher taste.
- Lemon-Lime Soda: Any 7Up- or Sprite-type drink will work for this and the carbonation adds some bubbly lightness to the drink.
- Blue Curaçao: A dash of blue curaçao gives this drink its stunning electric blue look and a note of orange flavor as well.
You can serve Electric Lemonade in a tumbler or whatever type of glass you prefer since there isn’t one style of glass associated with this drink.
Directions
Add the vodka, lemonade, and curaçao to a shaker filled with ice.
Shake until cold and pour into a glass filled with ice.
Top with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with lemon slice and enjoy!
Tips for Making
- Try using homemade lemonade or squeezing in a bit of fresh lemon for a fresher taste.
- Add some coconut rum for a more tropical flavor.
- For less sugar, try club soda in place of the lemon-lime soda.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make a blended Electric Lemonade?
To make a blended Electric Lemonade, add your ingredients to a blender along with a cup of ice and blend until slushy.
How do you make a batch of Electric Lemonade?
To make a larger batch for parties, multiply the recipe by the number of servings you want and mix the vodka, lemonade, and curaçao in a pitcher filled with ice. Stir until chilled and then pour into glasses filled with ice and top with lemon-lime soda.
Does Blue Curaçao have alcohol?
Yes, Blue Curaçao has a moderate alcohol content, averaging about 25% ABV from brand to brand.
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Electric Lemonade is refreshing tart and sweet summer cocktail that’s easy to make with only four ingredients: vodka, lemonade, lemon-lime soda, and blue curaçao.
Instructions
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Add the vodka, lemonade, and curaçao to a shaker filled with ice.
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Shake until cold and pour into a glass filled with ice.
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Top with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with lemon slice and enjoy!
Notes
Try using homemade lemonade or squeezing in a bit of fresh lemon for a fresher taste.
Add some coconut rum for a more tropical flavor.
For less sugar, try club soda in place of the lemon-lime soda.
Nutrition
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Electric Lemonade
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
