This citrussy and strawberry flavored Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Starburst Cocktail is a delicious combination of sweet and fruity lemonade with a unique flavored vodka that will take your beverage to the next level.
For a cocktail recipe that mimics the flavor of fruity candy, make this vodka strawberry lemonade drink. Super easy to prepare and fun to enjoy, you’ll love this tart Starburst drink! Made with Svedka strawberry lemonade vodka, this is a cocktail with the perfect amount of light and sweet flavor.
Similar to this Peach Lemonade Vodka Seltzer, this strawberry lemonade cocktail is a simple and reliable drink that takes very little effort to mix up.
Best of all, it only takes a couple of ingredients. Feel free to get creative with garnishes to take your cocktail’s presentation to the next level.
Ideal to serve around Valentine’s Day for its iconic pastel pink color, this drink is also great for date night, girl’s night, or any occasion that calls for a fun and super-sippable cocktail!
Another favorite lemonade drinks is this delicious Crown Royal Blackberry Whiskey Lemonade. If you’re a gin lover, you will really enjoy this Gin Fizz Lemonade.
Why You’ll Love this Strawberry Vodka Lemonade Cocktail
Next time you’re craving something refreshing and sweet with the perfect amount of boozy punch, pour yourself a Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Starburst cocktail!
Designed to mimic the flavor of your favorite Starburst flavor with an extra hint of tart lemon, this delicious cocktail only requires 2 main ingredients. You can have a single drink or a whole pitcher of these cocktails ready in minutes!
Garnish with Starbursts to capture the beautiful pink hue and take your cocktail’s presentation to the next level. When it comes to strawberry lemonade vodka drinks, this candy-inspired cocktail is a guaranteed hit.
Great for a crowd or just as a single serving treat at the end of a long day. You can also serve this cocktail around Valentine’s Day and take advantage of the romantic pink coloring.
Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Starburst Ingredients
- Strawberry Lemonade Vodka – Svedka makes a fantastic vodka that’s strawberry lemonade flavored, but any brand of flavored vodka will work.
- Strawberry Lemonade – the other half of this cocktail, actual strawberry lemonade provides a sweet and slightly tart base and also gives your cocktail a gorgeous pink shade.
- Ice Cubes – you’ll want to enjoy this cocktail ice cold!
- Pink Starburst Candy – an optional garnish that highlights the pink color of this cocktail and adds some extra sweetness and flair.
How to Make a Pink Starburst Cocktail
- Fill a martini glass with ice cubes. Pour in 1 shot of strawberry lemonade vodka. Top off with strawberry lemonade.
- Garnish with pink Starburst candies on a pretty golden cocktail skewer or other garnish of your choice.
FAQs
What to mix strawberry lemonade vodka with?
This flavor of vodka pairs well with a wide variety of mixers. Try it with any fruit juice like orange juice, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, or any flavor of lemonade.
It’s also a good pairing with carbonated beverages like lemon-lime soda, fruit-flavored sodas, or even something plain like sparkling water. You could also stir in some berry or fruit puree, fresh citrus juice, or even margarita mix.
What are some Strawberry Lemonade Vodka brands?
When it comes to alcohol drinks flavored with strawberry lemonade, Svedka is one of the most popular on the market. Some other brands that have strawberry lemonade flavored vodka includes Seagram’s, Truly, and Natural Light.
Can I make this into a Strawberry Lemonade Vodka slush?
Absolutely! It’s simple to take this cocktail and turn it into a strawberry lemonade vodka slushie. Simply combine the ingredients in a blender with a handful of ice and blend until smooth. Looking for a great quality cocktail blender? It’s this one, hands down!
More ice will provide a thicker consistency, whereas less ice will be more liquidy. This is a great way to transition this drink into the summer time and turn it into a cold and refreshing warm weather classic.
Popular Variations and Substitutions
- If you can’t find the Svedka Strawberry Lemonade flavor, feel free to use any strawberry or lemon flavored vodka. The regular strawberry lemonade should ensure all of the necessary flavors are present in your cocktail.
- On the other hand, you could also make your own Starburst infused vodka to really give this cocktail that iconic Starburst flavor. Check out this guide on how to easily make your own candy infused vodka!
- If you can’t find strawberry lemonade, you may be able to combine regular lemonade with strawberry puree or strawberry simple syrup. If you’re not pleased with the color of your cocktail using this method, add a few drops of red food coloring until it reaches your desired shade of pink.
- For a lighter cocktail with a bit of fizz, substitute some of the vodka and lemonade for lemon lime soda. You could also use a strawberry soda for a sweeter and more fruity version of this cocktail.
- Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Starburst Cocktail Garnish Ideas
- A skewer of pink Starburst candies
- Use a pretty colored or striped straw, or one with hearts like these ones or another festive pattern
- Serve in a mason jar instead of cocktail glasses
- Rim the edge of your glass with some pink sugar
More Recipes You’ll Love
- Vodka Raspberry Lemonade – Another simple vodka cocktail that combines the tart flavor of lemonade with sweet and delicious raspberry.
- Berry Bad Day Cocktail – This elegant berry flavored cocktail has an Amaretto twist for a unique blend of flavors that will turn any bad day right around!
- Strawberry Mojito Cocktail – Cold, refreshing, and minty, this berry twist on the classic mojito cocktail is perfect for any strawberry lovers.
- Blue Raspberry Vodka Cocktail – Love garnishing your cocktails with candy? This gorgeous blue raspberry cocktail includes a gummy candy garnish for a fun and quirky presentation.
- No Bake Starburst Jello Cheesecake – Have leftover candy and want to do something unique? Make this super colorful dessert from Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons and give your Starburst candies a second life!
Strawberry Lemonade with Vodka
Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Starburst
This candy-inspired Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Starburst cocktail only requires 2 ingredients and can be garnished with your favorite sweets!
Ingredients
- Strawberry Lemonade Vodka
- Strawberry Lemonade
- Ice Cubes
- Pink Starburst Candy (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in 1 shot of strawberry lemonade vodka.
- Top off with strawberry lemonade.
- Garnish with pink starburst or garnish of your choice.
Notes
- Any brand of strawberry lemonade vodka can be used. If you're unable to find it, substitute a strawberry or lemon flavored alcohol instead.
- Garnish with Starburrst candies, fun colored straws, slices of lemon, and more!
- This is a great drink to make by the pitcher
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 330Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 21mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 1gSugar: 54gProtein: 0g