National Lemonade Day is August 20!
It’s August. It’s hot. Very, very hot. A cool glass of Lemonade is the perfect way to cool down. But not just regular Lemonade, when you add homemade Strawberry Syrup and Deep Eddy Peach Vodka it is OUT OF THIS WORLD good!!! I first created this drink (without the vodka) for a Gender Reveal Party for my brother and sister-in-law. It was a hit! So when I recreated it for my bar I decided to name the drink in honor of my niece- Isabelle. Isabelle’s Lemonade has been a big hit this summer and I hope you like it!
For the Lemonade, you can make your own or buy it premade. Either one works, just make sure you REALLY like how it tastes. If you want to make your own, here is my favorite recipe. I keep it a little on the tart side because the Strawberry Syrup and Peach Vodka will be adding more sweetness to the finished drink.
- LEMONADE
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Lemon Juice
- Combine the Sugar and Water in a pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to combine. Once all the sugar is dissolved remover from heat and let cool.
- You can juice your own lemons, it will take approximately 6 lemons to get one cup of juice. Or just buy some. I love the Santa Cruz Organics lemon juice.
- In a Pitcher combine your cooled Simple Syrup with the Lemon Juice.
- Add 2 Cups Cold Water and stir to combine. Give it a taste, you can add a little more water if you’d like. Remember we will be adding a Strawberry Syrup to this as well.
- Store in the fridge until you are ready to use.
- STRAWBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP
- 1 lb ripe Strawberries, rinsed
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 2 Cups Water
- Cut the greens off the strawberries and quarter them.
- Place the berries, sugar, and water in a pot and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and allow to reduce for about 30 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes and then pour through a fine mesh strainer into a container and store in fridge until ready to use.
- This syrup is fantastic in cocktails, desserts, on pancakes- the possibilities really are endless!
- ISABELLE’S LEMONADE
- 1.5 ounces Deep Eddy Peach Vodka
- 3 ounces Strawberry Syrup
- 6 ounces Lemonade
- Grab your favorite 16 ounce glass and add all ingredients to it. Add Ice and stir to combine. Garnish with a lemon slice and enjoy!