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    Home » Entertaining » Cocktails » Basil Raspberry Lemonade With Vodka

    Basil Raspberry Lemonade With Vodka

    Published: Jun 20, 2014 Modified: Jul 2, 2022 by GG

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    Raspberry Basil Lemonade in two glasses and a pitcher
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    Two glasses and a pitcher of lemonade

    Basil Raspberry Lemonade is an easy recipe that's bursting with the summertime flavors of lemonade, fresh raspberries, fragrant basil leaves and a splash of vodka! Our vodka punch recipe is a refreshing drink, with or without the vodka, for happy hour on a warm summer evening.

    Raspberry Basil Lemonade in a itcher and two glasses

    Lemonade Vodka Punch Recipe

    If it's Friday and it's summer, it must be time for a Swirls' Happy Hour!

    I'm a fan of a cool refreshing beverage on a hot summer day at a picnic or barbecue. Actually, who isn't?

    While strolling through my farmer's market this week I became inspired!

    I was drawn to the beautiful bright red color of sweet juicy fresh raspberries and the flavorful scent of lush basil and just couldn't resist!

    My mind went right to Happy Hour. Thoughts of a jigger of vodka and a cold refreshing splash of lemonade seasoned with my newly purchased raspberries and basil swirled in my head. A raspberry basil cocktail sounds like the perfect thirst quencher for my summer parties!

    A basil raspberry lemonade vodka punch. I'm puckering already!

    A raspberry lemonade cocktail just screams summer, doesn’t it? Made with raspberry vodka, this vodka lemonade recipe is so easy to make and is bursting with summertime flavors!

    A pitcher of lemonade is the perfect thirst quencher during the summer months. Cheers to hot summer days and a refreshing fruity drink perfect for this time of the year!

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    Personally, I will be drinking my raspberry vodka punch right through the summer heat in my new favorite pitcher and glasses set! I also love love love these gorgeous stemless wine glasses that making sipping on your favorite beverage feel like a special occasion every time! 

    I love serving a lemonade pitcher recipe that will serve a crowd and our basil lemonade punch is a perfect fit for that.

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    What can I substitute for vodka in a punch recipe?

    Prefer your lemonade punch without the vodka? No worries. You can substitute any of the following in place of the vodka:

    • lemonade
    • raspberry lemonade
    • lemon lime soda
    • raspberry flavored soda

    How to make a vodka lemonade recipe

    Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below

    • In a bowl combine slices from 1 lemon, 1/2 cup raspberries, basil leaves and sugar.
    • Using the end of a wooden spoon, muddle together until fragrant and juices begin to appear. This will make a raspberry puree mixture
    • Transfer the mixture to a pitcher with ice cubes.
    • Add lemonade, vodka, remaining lemon slices and raspberries.

    Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

    • Chill the lemonade before assembling this recipe
    • You can add strawberries too!

    Substitutions

    • Substitute fresh mint for the fresh basil
    • Substitute limes for the lemons
    • You can use another fruit flavored vodka in place of the raspberry vodka
    • Substitute strawberry lemonade for the lemonade
    • Substitute raspberry lemonade for traditional lemonade

    Ingredients for vodka lemonade drinks

    • fresh lemons
    • fresh raspberries
    • fresh basil
    • sugar
    • ice cubes
    • lemonade
    • raspberry vodka 

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    Lemonade Prosecco Punch and Pineapple Monito Punch

    Lemonade Prosecco Punch is flavored with puckering raspberry lemonade and bubbly Prosecco and topped off with the sweet bursts of fresh berries and is as pretty as it is delicious!

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    Raspberry Basil Lemonade is bursting with the summertime flavors of lemonade, fresh raspberries, fragrant basil leaves and a splash of vodka! An easy recipe for happy hour on a warm summer evening, picnic or barbecue! vodka | drinks | cocktails | raspberry | basil lemonade | #swirlsofflavor
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    Basil Raspberry Lemonade

    Basil Raspberry Lemonade is bursting with the summertime flavors of lemonade, fresh raspberries, fragrant basil leaves and a splash of vodka! An easy recipe for happy hour on a warm summer evening, picnic or barbecue! 
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Keyword basil lemonade, lemonade pitcher punch, lemonade punch, raspberry lemonade, vodka lemonade drinks, vodka punch recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 229kcal
    Author Gwynn Galvin

    Ingredients

    • 2 lemons, sliced, divided
    • 1 cup fresh raspberries, divided
    • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
    • 2 Tbs. sugar
    • ice cubes
    • 5 cups lemonade
    • 1 cup raspberry vodka

    Instructions

    • In bowl combine slices from 1 lemon, 1/2 cup raspberries, basil leaves and sugar. Using end of wooden spoon, muddle together until fragrant and juices begin to appear.
    • Transfer mixture to a pitcher with ice cubes. Add lemonade, vodka, remaining lemon slices and raspberries. Serve with straws.

    Notes

    Makes 6 cups.
    Prefer your lemonade without alcohol? Just substitute 1 cup additional lemonade or raspberry lemonade for the raspberry vodka!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
    First Published: June 20, 2014... Last Updated: July 2, 2022 for better readability and user experience

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