A simple, yet refreshing adult-only lemonade made with lemonade, a splash of fresh squeezed lemon and lime, pureed fresh berries, rum, and vodka. This Berry Smash lemonade is sure to be a smash hit!
It may only be the beginning of summer, but here in the South, the heat and humidity are already taking their toll. This recipe for Berry Smash Lemonade cocktail is the perfect way to relax on a long, hot summer’s day, and it takes just minutes to make.
How to Make a Berry Smash Lemonade Cocktail
This fruity concoction is a delightful adult-only lemonade tastes wonderful either as a single drink or in a pitcher to share with friends!
And if you are not in the mood for an alcoholic drink, leave out the liquor, and you have a refreshingly delicious, fruity lemonade the whole family can enjoy!
You’ll find the complete ingredient list and instructions in the printable recipe card near the end of this fruity cocktail recipe post.
Bartender’s Tools You May Find Helpful
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links for products or services I think you’ll like. This means if you make a purchase from one of these links, Bullock’s Buzz will make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As always, I only recommend products that I use and love.
- cocktail shaker
- highball cocktail glasses
- paring knife
- blender – I prefer to use my small smoothie blender for this cocktail, rather than my full-size one
This delicious summer party drink is already colorful and fruity, but when you add a colorful paper straw or paper umbrella it becomes even more fun and festive!
Berry Smash Lemonade Cocktail Ingredients
All you need to make Berry Smash Lemonade is your favorite homemade or pre-made lemonade, some vodka and rum, and a handful of the season’s freshest berries.
- Bacardi Rum
- Citron Vodka
- fresh lemon juice
- fresh lime juice
- lemonade
- fresh strawberries
- fresh blackberries
- Lemon for slices ( wheels )
Instructions to Make Berry Smash Lemonade
This particular cocktail recipe calls for a few extra minutes of prep. while you dice and then blend the fruit. It’s well worth the extra minute or two, promise!
Once that’s done, it’s as simple as filling a glass with ice, adding the ingredients to a cocktail shaker to mix, then pour it into a frosted glass.
Don’t forget to add some fresh fruit for garnish!
And that’s it! Now all that’s left to do is sit back, relax and enjoy this fruity concoction!
More Cocktail Recipes You’ll Love!
Looking for more cocktails like this Berry Smash Lemonade for those long days? Check out these Cocktails for Adults!
Like It? Tried It? Share It!
Nothing makes me happier than seeing your take on my recipes. So if you make this Berry Smash Lemonade, tag me at @bullocksbuzz (Instagram and Facebook) or @alainabullock (on Twitter) and use the #BullocksBuzz hashtag so I can see your creation and share it!
And if you want to try this Berry Smash Lemonade cocktail recipe later, be sure to save it on Pinterest so you’ll remember where to find it.
Speaking of Pinterest, you may also enjoy my Cocktails board and my Mocktails board!
Free Printable Recipe Card
Berry Smash Lemonade - Fruity Adult Lemonade
A simple, yet refreshing adult-only lemonade made with a splash of fresh squeezed lemon and lime, fresh berries and then topped off with Rum and Vodka. This Berry Smash lemonade is sure to be a smash hit!
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bacardi Rum
- 1 oz Citron Vodka
- 4 oz of lemonade
- 1 oz Juice of a fresh lemon
- 1 oz Juice of a fresh Lime
- 3 Fresh Strawberries, stem removed and diced
- 4 fresh Blackberry diced
- 1 lemon, for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by dicing the berries, then add them to a blender and puree for 30 seconds.
- Fill a frosted glass 3/4 of the way full with ice, and place a lemon wheel inside for garnish.
- Next, in a large cocktail shaker add the berries, vodka, rum and fresh lemon and lime juice.
- Shake to combine.
- Now pour the liquors in the glass with the lemonade, and top off with a fresh strawberry and blackberry.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 372Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 47mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 9gSugar: 29gProtein: 3g
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
Other refreshing drink recipes you may enjoy.
Cherry and Ginger Infused Green Tea (non alcoholic)
Homemade Blueberry Lemonade (non alcoholic)
Michal
Friday 9th of June 2017
In this hot weather after reading your post my thirst increased and I am really going to try this recipe.