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Strawberry lemonade Sunkist cocktail

### Strawberry Lemonade Sunkist Cocktail Recipe

This cocktail captures the refreshing, sweet-tart flavor of strawberry lemonade Sunkist with a delightful alcoholic twist. Perfect for summer gatherings, this drink is sure to be a hit.

#### Ingredients

**For the Strawberry Syrup:**
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water

**For the Lemonade:**
- 1 cup (240ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 3 cups (720ml) cold water

**For the Cocktail:**
- 2 oz (60ml) vodka (use a quality brand)
- 1 oz (30ml) triple sec (orange liqueur)
- 2 oz (60ml) strawberry syrup (recipe above)
- 2 oz (60ml) fresh lemonade (recipe above)
- 1 oz (30ml) club soda or sparkling water (optional, for a fizzy effect)
- Ice cubes

**For Garnish:**
- Fresh strawberries
- Lemon slices
- Mint leaves

#### Instructions

**Step 1: Prepare the Strawberry Syrup**

1. **Combine Ingredients:** In a small saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, and water.
2. **Cook the Mixture:** Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the strawberries are soft and the syrup has thickened slightly.
3. **Strain the Syrup:** Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing down on the strawberries to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids and let the syrup cool completely.

**Step 2: Prepare the Lemonade**

1. **Dissolve the Sugar:** In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. **Add Water:** Add the cold water to the lemon juice mixture and stir to combine. Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator until ready to use.

**Step 3: Mix the Cocktail**

1. **Combine Ingredients:** In a cocktail shaker, add the vodka, triple sec, strawberry syrup, and fresh lemonade. Fill the shaker with ice.
2. **Shake:** Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold, about 15-20 seconds.
3. **Pour:** Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice. Top with club soda or sparkling water if desired for a fizzy effect.

**Step 4: Garnish and Serve**

1. **Garnish the Drink:** Garnish the cocktail with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, and mint leaves.
2. **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy your strawberry lemonade Sunkist-inspired cocktail!

### Tips

- **Adjust Sweetness:** Taste the cocktail before serving and adjust the sweetness by adding more strawberry syrup or lemonade if needed.
- **Frozen Option:** Blend the ingredients with ice for a frozen version of this cocktail.
- **Batch Preparation:** To make a large batch, multiply the ingredients by the number of servings needed and mix in a pitcher. Stir well before serving over ice.
- **Strawberry Puree:** For a richer strawberry flavor, you can blend fresh strawberries and strain to use as a puree in place of the syrup.

Enjoy your delicious and refreshing strawberry lemonade Sunkist cocktail!