6 Sizzling Summertime Vodka Lemonade Cocktail Recipes

The heat is ON! Temperatures are rising and you know what that means. Time for some new vodka lemonade cocktail recipes! CÎROC Vodka, a vodka made from grapes versus the traditional corn, rye, wheat or potatoes, graciously provided these beautiful cocktail recipes perfect for any soiree – from pool parties to BBQs.

CÎROC Vodka, made in France, is available in regular, peach, coconut and red berry flavors.

Signature Peach Lemonade

Summer wouldn’t be complete without lemonade. The oils in the fresh mint awaken the flavors of CÎROC Peach, lemon juice, and iced tea giving a new spin to an old favorite.

1.5 oz. – CÎROC Peach
.75 oz. – Lemon Juice
1 oz. – Ice tea
5 – mint leaves

Build: Smack the mint then place in mixing tin with all ingredients.
Strain: Add ice and shake. Into a chilled Collins Glass with ice.
Garnish: A sprig of mint.

Coconut & Strawberry Lemonade

The aromatic quality of CÎROC Coconut is highlighted by its clean finish while red strawberries, honey, lemon juice, and soda water blend to create savory summertime flavors.

1.5 oz. – CÎROC Coconut
1 oz.- Lemon
.75 oz. – Honey Syrup
3 – Strawberries
Top – Soda water

Build: Muddle strawberries. Add remaining ingredients and shake with ice.
Strain: Into a Collins glass and top with soda.
Garnish: With a slice of strawberry on the rim with a lemon twist.

Pomegranate Passion Lemonade

“Sunday Fun-Day” Cocktail by the pool has never been better. Fresh lemonade, pomegranate juice and Limoncello accentuate the natural sugars and fresh finish of CÎROC Red Berry, the star of this summer cocktail.

1.5 oz. – CÎROC Red Berry
1 oz. – Lemonade Juice
.5 oz. – Pomegranate Juice
.5 oz. – Limoncello
.5 oz. – Simple Syrup

Build: In a mixing tin add all and shake with ice.
Strain: Into a chilled coup class and
Garnish: With a rose petal

Summertime Fruit Punch Lemonade

Nothing is better than watermelon in the summertime. Watermelon creates texture in this summer cocktail; while CÎROC Vodka and sparkling lemonade opens it’s liquid. Aromas of parsley lend whispers of summertime scents as agave nectar and lemon are added for balance

1.5 – CÎROC Vodka
.75 oz. – Lemon Juice
.75 oz. – Agave Nectar
4 Chunks – Watermelon
5 – Parsley Leaves
Top – Sparkling Pink Lemonade

Build: In mixing tin muddle watermelon, strawberries, Blackberries, and parsley. Then add remaining ingredients and shake with Ice.
Double strain: Into a Collins glass and top with sparkling pink lemonade.
Garnish: Half sugar rim, assorted fruits and a lemon twist

Agave Lemonade

1.5 oz. CÎROC Peach
.25 oz.- Elderflower liqueur
.75 oz.- Lemon Juice
.5 oz.- Agave
2- Slices of Peach

Build: Muddle peaches. Add remaining ingredients and shake with ice.
Double Strain: Into a chilled double old fashion glass with ice.
Garnish: with a dried peach.

Coconut Limeade

1.5 OZ.- CîROC COCONUT
½ juice- of one lime
.75 oz.- Simple Syrup
6- Basil Leafs

Build: Cut lime and place half in a mixing tin. Add a handful of basil, then muddle. Add the remaining ingredients and shake over ice.
Double Strain: Into a chilled old fashion glass.
Garnish: With a sprig of basil.

For Vodka Geeks

If you’re into the science behind spirits like we are, you’ll find the CîROC Vodka story interesting. As we mentioned before, it’s the one of the very few vodkas in the world made from grapes! The production method used for Cîroc vodka are “snap frost” grapes. These grapes include the Mauzac Blanc from the Gaillac region and Ugni Blanc from the Cognac region of France. The juice extracted from these grapes is fermented and distilled five times. And since it’s wheat-free, these CîROC Vodka lemonade cocktail recipes are ideal for the gluten intolerant. And yes, Sean “Diddy” Combs is the official ambassador of the brand.

Photos courtesy of CÎROC Vodka. Recipes are created by Billy Ray (not the mullet wearing 80s singer) but the bartender/owner of a 13-stiches, a cocktail consulting company.