Ingredients

To make the perfect Electric Lemonade, you’ll need the following ingredients:

1½ oz Vodka 🍸 – Choose a clean, neutral vodka for the best balance.
1 oz Blue Curaçao 💙 – This gives the cocktail its signature electric blue color and citrusy orange flavor.
1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 🍋 – Adds bright, tart freshness.
½ oz Simple Syrup 🍬 – Balances the tartness of the lemon.
Lemon-Lime Soda 🥤 – Tops off the cocktail with a fizzy finish.
Ice 🧊 – For shaking and serving.
Garnish (optional): Lemon wheel, maraschino cherry, or a sugar rim.

Instructions

Prepare Your Glass:
Start by filling a highball or Collins glass with fresh ice. If you want a more glamorous presentation, rim the glass with sugar by rubbing a lemon wedge around the edge and dipping it into granulated sugar.
Shake the Base:
In a cocktail shaker, combine 1½ oz vodka, 1 oz blue curaçao, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and ½ oz simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
Strain Over Ice:
Strain the shaken mixture into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
Top with Soda:
Top off the drink with lemon-lime soda. This adds carbonation and lightness, turning the drink from strong and citrusy to sparkling and sippable.
Garnish & Serve:
Garnish with a lemon wheel, a maraschino cherry, or both. Serve immediately and enjoy your Electric Lemonade in all its zesty, glowing glory.

Notes

The Electric Lemonade is more than just a vibrant blue drink—it’s a celebration of bold flavors and good times. Its citrus-forward profile makes it refreshing and approachable, while the vodka and curaçao add just enough complexity to make it feel crafted. The cocktail originated as a playful twist on spiked lemonade, but its stunning appearance and flavor made it a bar and party favorite. You can experiment with different presentations, from tall neon-colored straws to glow-in-the-dark drinkware for a dramatic effect.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 185
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 18g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Protein: 0g