This Spiked Ombre Lemonade combines delicious flavors with stunning visual appeal, making it your new go-to drink for the summer season!
If you’re a fan of lemon drop shots at the bar, this recipe transforms the lemon drop shot into a full-sized cocktail that’s also a work of art in a glass.
Known by various names such as the Layered Lemon Drops Cocktail, Boozy Ombre Lemonade, or Boozy Layered Lemonade, this concoction features layers of mango lemonade, strawberry lemonade, and classic lemonade, each infused with Tito’s vodka.
Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a BBQ, or simply relaxing on a warm evening, this drink is the ideal companion for relaxation.
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What are layered drinks?
They are what they sound like: cocktails with multiple layers of different colored liquids stacked on top of one another. The result? A stunning presentation.
The layers in this cocktail are achieved by carefully layering a slushy of different flavored lemonade infused with vodka. The combination of sweet flavors and tartness from the lemonade creates a perfect balance of flavors.
Want to put your own twist on this delicious concoction? Experiment with different flavor combinations by substituting various flavored liqueurs or adding fresh fruit juices.
Why You’ll Love This Layered Lemonade Cocktail Recipe
- Stunning Visual Appeal
- Versatile
- Balanced Flavor
- Ideal for Entertaining
- Refreshing
Spiked Ombre Lemonade Ingredients
- Vodka
- Lemonade
- Frozen mango
- Fresh strawberries
- Ice
- Fresh strawberries or lemon slices for garnish
Recipe Variations
- Make it non-alcoholic by omitting the alcohol and replacing it with sparkling water or lemon lime soda for a family-friendly version.
- To make it sweeter as a touch of simple syrup to balance out the tartness of the lemonade.
- Experiment with different flavors. Try using strawberry or raspberry lemonade for a fruity twist, or add a splash of lime juice for some extra zing.
- Use different fruits such as frozen peach, raspberry, pineapple, etc.
How to Make a Layered Lemonade Cocktail
First Layer: Add 2 oz. vodka, 1 cup lemonade, frozen mango, and ½ cup ice to a blender and blend until smooth. Divide evenly among 4 cocktail glasses.
Second Layer: Rinse blender, then add fresh strawberries, 2 oz. vodka, 1 cup lemonade, and 1 cup of ice. Blend until smooth, divide among the 4 glasses to make the 2nd layer.
Third Layer: Rinse your blender, then and add 1 ½ cups ice, 1 ½ cups lemonade, and 2 oz. vodka. Blend until smooth. Add to the glasses for the final layer, and garnish with fresh lemons and strawberries.
Recipe Tips
- Pour each layer slowly on top of one another to help create distinct layers without blending them together.
- You want each layer to be more of an icy consistency than slushy. Add extra ice, if needed, and re-blend at each step to get a more solid mixture that will hold the layers well.
- Chill ingredients and freeze (for 30 minutes) your glass ahead of time to keep your drink chilled longer.
- Serve immediately to avoid melting and layers blending together.
FAQs
Absolutely! Feel free to use different flavors of lemonade such as pink lemonade, strawberry lemonade, etc. for a different taste.
Yes, of course. While we used Tito’s vodka, you can swap out with your favorite rum or tequila instead.
More Layered Cocktail Recipes
- Bikini Martini
- Red White & Blue Lemonade Vodka Slush
- Frozen Bahama Mama
- Miami Vice Drink
- Hawaiian Mimosa
Recipe
Spiked Ombre Lemonade
Ingredients
- 6 oz. vodka
- 3 ½ cups lemonade divided
- 1 ½ cups frozen mango
- 2 cups fresh strawberries chopped
- 3 cups ice divided
- Fresh strawberries or lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Add 2 oz. vodka, 1 cup lemonade, frozen mango, and ½ cup ice to a blender and blend until smooth. Divide evenly among 4 cocktail glasses.
- Rinse blender, then add fresh strawberries, 2 oz. vodka, 1 cup lemonade, and 1 cup of ice. Blend until smooth, divide among the 4 glasses to make the 2nd layer.
- Rinse your blender, then and add 1 ½ cups ice, 1 ½ cups lemonade, and 2 oz. vodka. Blend until smooth. Add to the glasses for the final layer, and garnish with fresh lemons and strawberries.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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