Hard Lemonade
Looking for a light and refreshing summer cocktail? You just found it. This hard lemonade recipe is the perfect homemade drink for happy hour on a hot summer day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 large lemons)
- 1½ cups water (divided)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 6 ounces Vodka (good quality)
- 3 ounces Lemoncello lemon liquor
- Sparkling water
- Fresh lemon slices for garnish
Directions
- 1
Juice fresh lemons with a hand or electric juicer, then pour the juice into a 32 ounce (1 quart) sized mason jar. Set aside.
- 2
In a small saucepan combine ½ cup of the water and the sugar. On low heat, simmer just until the sugar has dissolved.
- 3
Pour the sugar water (simple syrup) into the mason jar with the lemon juice.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 cup of water and stir well.
- 5
Add the shots of vodka and limoncello liquor. Mix well. At this point you can put a lid on the jar and place it in the refrigerator to chill for 1-2 hours or until you are ready to make individual servings.
- 6
When ready to serve, fill a 16 ounce (1 pint) sized mason jar with ice and a couple fresh lemon slices. Pour in lemonade concentrate until about ¾ full then top with sparkling water.