Rich ordered an amazing lemonade based cocktail when we went to lunch with his family at the Granville Inn a few weeks ago. The cocktail was made with berry vodka and sparkling lemonade. It was a good summertime drink. So good that Rich and I immediately started to think about how we would put our own twist on it at home.
After trying a few different ingredients and proportions, we settled on vodka, sparkling water, lemonade, and fresh blackberries. You can either throw a few whole blackberries in to keep the drink a pale yellow, or you can crush the berries to add a stronger blackberry flavor. Either way, it’s delicious!
Rich’s Patio Punch
1 1/2 oz. vodka
2 oz. lemonade
2 oz. sparkling water
3 blackberries
a lemon slice
In a glass, 2/3 full of ice, add vodka, lemonade, and sparkling water. Stir. Either add whole blackberries, or crush them to add a stronger berry flavor. Garnish with a lemon wedge. Cheers!
