Name: Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Punch
Ingredients: 4 cups strawberry lemonade (store-bought or homemade); 2 cups vodka (plain or citrus-flavored like lemon, berry, or strawberry); 1 cup lemon-lime soda or sparkling water (for fizz and brightness); 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced; 1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds or half-moons; Ice, as needed for serving; Optional: fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Ingredients

4 cups strawberry lemonade (store-bought or homemade)
2 cups vodka (plain or citrus-flavored like lemon, berry, or strawberry)
1 cup lemon-lime soda or sparkling water (for fizz and brightness)
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds or half-moons
Ice, as needed for serving
Optional: fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Pro Tip: Want to make your own strawberry lemonade? Blend 1 cup fresh strawberries with 1 cup lemon juice, ½ cup sugar, and 3 cups cold water.

Instructions

Prep the Fruit:
Wash the strawberries and lemon thoroughly. Slice the strawberries thinly to allow their juices to infuse the punch. Thinly slice the lemon into rounds or half-moons for visual appeal and zesty flavor.
Combine the Base:
In a large pitcher or punch bowl, pour in the 4 cups of strawberry lemonade. Add the 2 cups of vodka. Stir well to combine. This forms your punch base.
Add the Fresh Ingredients:
Stir in the sliced strawberries and lemon. Let them sit for about 5–10 minutes to naturally infuse the punch with fruit essence.
Chill Before Serving:
Place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This allows the flavors to meld and keeps the punch refreshingly cold.
Add Fizz Just Before Serving:
Right before serving, pour in the lemon-lime soda or sparkling water. Stir gently to mix without losing too much carbonation.
Serve Over Ice:
Fill glasses with ice and ladle or pour the punch over the top. Include a few fruit slices in each glass for a gorgeous presentation.
Garnish & Enjoy:
Add a mint sprig to each glass (optional but recommended), or place a small mint bouquet in the punch bowl for aromatic flair.

Notes

Mix Ahead, Fizz Later: Combine the strawberry lemonade, vodka, and fruit up to 24 hours in advance. Store it chilled, tightly covered. Add the soda/sparkling water just before serving.
Pre-Slice Garnishes: Slice your strawberries and lemons ahead of time and store them in airtight containers. This saves prep time right before your event.
Batch & Bottle: For portability or large-scale serving, pre-mix and bottle the punch base in large glass bottles. Chill and bring sparkling water to mix on-site.
Frozen Fruit Option: Use frozen sliced strawberries instead of ice cubes—they’ll chill your punch and infuse flavor without watering it down.