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Olive Garden Spiked Strawberry Lemonade

A delightful twist on a classic drink that perfectly balances sweet and tart, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 4 lemons
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1 cup vodka or your favorite spirit
  • Ice for serving
  • Fresh strawberries and lemon slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Pitcher
  • Stirring spoon
  • Glassware for serving

Method
 

  1. Hull and slice the fresh strawberries.
  2. In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries, fresh lemon juice, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the strawberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher.
  4. Add the cold water to the strained strawberry mixture.
  5. Stir in the vodka (or your spirit of choice) until well combined.
  6. Refrigerate the lemonade for about 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Fill glasses with ice and pour the spiked lemonade over.
  8. Add fresh strawberry slices and lemon wedges for garnish.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, simply skip the vodka and add more sparkling water for a refreshing mocktail.