Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Vodka Cooler is the kind of drink you make when the weather is hot, the patio is open, and regular lemonade needs a grown-up upgrade.
It starts with raspberry lemonade, then gets a little sparkle from lemon-lime soda and a smooth kick from raspberry vodka.
Fresh lemon juice keeps it from tasting too sweet, while raspberries and mint make each glass feel more like something you’d serve at a summer party.
You don’t need a long bar setup for this one. A blender, ice cube trays, and a few large glasses handle most of the work.
This frozen vodka cooler is great for cookouts, pool days, girls’ night, or a weekend drink outside. Keep raspberry lemonade and fresh berries on hand during summer, and you’ll already be most of the way there. It’s cold, fruity, and made for sipping slow.
Why You’ll Love This Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Vodka Cooler
Made with Familiar Ingredients
This drink uses raspberry lemonade, lemon-lime soda, raspberry vodka, fresh lemon juice, raspberries, and mint. Nothing complicated here.
Great for Summer Parties
This cooler makes 8 servings, so it’s a solid drink choice for cookouts, pool days, patio nights, and warm-weather weekends.
Frozen and Refreshing
Freezing the lemonade into cubes gives the drink a slushy texture without watering it down with plain ice.
Sweet and Tart Balance
Raspberry lemonade adds sweetness, while fresh lemon juice adds a clean tart bite.
Easy to Batch
You blend the drink in two batches, which helps keep the texture smooth and makes serving easier.
Ingredient Substitutions
Raspberry Lemonade
Regular lemonade can be used if raspberry lemonade is not available. Add extra fresh raspberries for more berry taste.
Lemon-Lime Soft Drink
Club soda can be used for a less sweet drink. Sparkling lemonade also works if you want more lemon flavor.
Raspberry Vodka
Plain vodka can be used instead. You can also use lemon vodka for a stronger citrus taste.
Fresh Raspberries
Frozen raspberries can be used for garnish, but thaw them first so they are easier to add to the glasses.
Fresh Mint
Fresh basil can be used for a different herbal note. You can also skip the herbs if needed.
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Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Vodka Cooler
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 48 fl oz raspberry lemonade
- 8 fl oz lemon-lime soft drink
- 8 fl oz raspberry vodka
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 6 ounces fresh raspberries
- ¼ cup fresh mint
Instructions
- Pour 4 cups of raspberry lemonade into 2 standard-size ice cube trays.
- Freeze the lemonade cubes until solid, about 4 hours or overnight.
- Place the remaining 2 cups of raspberry lemonade in the refrigerator.
- Add 1 tray of frozen lemonade cubes to a blender.
- Add 1 cup of the refrigerated lemonade, ½ cup lemon-lime soft drink, ½ cup raspberry vodka, and ¼ cup fresh lemon juice.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into 4 large glasses.
- Garnish each glass with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.
- Repeat the same steps with the remaining ingredients to make 4 more drinks.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Freeze the lemonade ahead of time – The lemonade cubes need to be solid before blending. Overnight works well if you want to make the drinks the next day. Use chilled liquids – Cold lemonade, soda, vodka, and lemon juice help the cooler stay thick and frozen longer. Blend in batches – This recipe is made in two batches so the blender can handle the frozen cubes without overfilling. Serve right away – Frozen drinks melt as they sit, so pour them into glasses as soon as they are blended. Adjust the texture – For a thicker drink, use a little less refrigerated lemonade. For a thinner drink, add a small splash more.Nutrition
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