The vodka floaters keep it cool and give this summer favorite a zip! The simple syrup can be added by the individual or made by you- I like to sweeten the lemonade just a bit and then serve the syrup in individual small serving cups so each may add the syrup to their liking.
Makes 6 cups lemonade
2 cups water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
5 cups water (for diluting)
6 shots Vodka (good stuff)
16 – 20 Frozen organic raspberries
Simple Syrup
Makes 1 1/2 cups syrup
1 part granulated sugar and 2 parts water
Bring 2 cups water to boil. Stir in 1 cup sugar, Reduce heat to low and stir until sugar dissolves completely. The consistency will be smooth. Let cool to room temperature.
Floaters
Vodka (good stuff only)
Water
In an ice tray, add half vodka and half spring water. Freeze for at least 3 hours, better over night. Make 3-4 ice cubes per drink
Lemonade
Chilled tall glasses
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3 – 4 cups spring water
Mix, adjust and add a bit of the simple syrup to sweeten
Drop 3 or 4 frozen raspberries in the bottom of the chilled glasses. Add the vodka floaters and then the lemonade. Serve with a 1/2 cup pitcher (like a creamer pitcher) of simple syrup.