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What’s better than a cool, refreshing drink on a hot summer day? This Jamaican Lemonade Cocktail is the perfect drink to cool down with during this summer heat wave. It’s light, refreshing and tastes like a tropical vacation!
Jamaican Lemonade Cocktail
This Lemonade Cocktail is so good and refreshing. This is great for a hot summer day by the pool. Make this cocktail for any occasion to enjoy with people you know. It is perfect for a BBQ, Picnic, and more. Cocktails are one of my favorite adult beverages and to get your summer started on a good note, I will share these other great recipes you can try. This Raspberry Bellini Champagne Cocktail or this Cherry Lemonade Cocktail are two of the other favorite cocktails that I have made.
Ingredients
- Lime Juice- Use freshly squeezed for the best flavoring.
- Lemonade- Use two whole fresh lemons.
- Water- This will be added to the blend of ingredients.
- Sugar- This will add a sweet flavor to the recipe.
- Vanilla- Use pure extract for the best flavoring.
- Vodka- You will be using vanilla and citron vodka.
- Lemon and Lime Wheels- Place these in the drink for garnish.
- Mint- Add the garnish to the drink at the end.
How to Make Jamaican Lemonade Cocktail
- To start, place all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker, except for the bitters, and shake vigorously until the sugar dissolves.
- First, fill a glass with ice and place a few wheels of lemon and lime into the glass with mint sprigs.
- Next, taste your mixture, and adjust the recipe, according to your liking.
- Finally, place the recipe into the fridge to chill, or serve right away over the ice.
- To finish, top with a drop of bitters, in each serving glass.
- Enjoy!
How do you make lemonade from scratch?
Making lemonade from scratch is easy. In this recipe, you will be adding a little bit of lemon juice and lime juice with vanilla and sugar.
What are Angostura Bitters?
Angostura bitters are a type of tonic that were made in Angostura. These bitters are great for cocktails and other drinks and it is what gives this cocktail its special twist.
More Cocktail Recipes:
- Amaretto Eggnog Cocktail
- Tipsy Texan Cocktail
- Plum Apple Hot Toddy Whiskey Cocktail
- Caramel Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. lime juice fresh, about 1 lime
- 2 tbsp. lemonade fresh, about 2 lemons
- 4 oz water
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1 splash vanilla extract
- 1 splash Angostura Bitters
- 1 1/2 oz Vanilla Vodka
- 1 oz Citron Vodka
- Lemon and limes wheels
- Mint to garnish
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the bitters to a cocktail shaker. Shake until the sugar is dissolved.
- Fill your glass with ice.
- Add sliced lemons and limes with mint sprigs.
- Taste for sweetness and adjust accordingly. Chill until ready to serve or serve immediately over ice. Add a drop of the bitters to each glass.
- Serve and enjoy
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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