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Happy Hour Lemonade – A fun and delicious twist on traditional Lemonade with 7-up, vodka, gin and triple sec. Perfectly refreshing and bright, everyone always comesback for more!
“Rollin’ down the street, fightin’ my children, sippin’ on gin andlemonade
Laid back… With my mind onhappy hourand happy houron my mind…”
OH! Hey Hey Hello! TGIF, friends! For me, this week just flew by, I can’t even remember talking about that awesome Baked Oatmeal, nor can I recall all the ingredients I used in my Fiesta Rice. Good thing this internets stuff exists – all I have to do is hit the back button. YAY for the easy life!
But, I’m in a lemonademood right now. And by mood, I guess I mean phase. I’m really into it,especially when there’s a twist.Like a big ole bubbly and boozy twist. I’m into it.
I haven’t had a babysitter in over a month now, and wherever I go, including Target (YES, I take my kids to a babysitter, aka my Mom, when I need to run to Target because ➡)the little ones have to come with me and it’s a scream fest. I’m no Mom expert, but taking kids to Target?!? DON’T! Every Pet Shop toy, every Barbie, every darn Frozen themed ANYTHING!! All of that HAS to make it to the cart. And when I leave those toys at the register, asking the kind cashier to put them back, well… can you just guess what happens? Yah. Scream Fest 2016. It’s dang loud. And sometimes very embarrassing.
ON the other hand, they really are well behaved, nice kids, but something happens when they see toys. There’s a switch and they turn into monsters.
I LOVE my babies so much and thank Goddaily for them, but you know… as evidence states,mommy life calls for a Happy Hour Lemonade.
BUT. Seriously.Lemonade and vodka?And gin? I’m losing my mind, right? For a good reason, though – I’m celebrating ME!
AND ALL YOUMAMAS, too.
If you’re hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch or going to a summer picnic soon, AND want to mix up something tasty, hit the print button now!
…I amso demanding.
But, no, really. This lemonade recipeis pretty darn good and simple to make. I picked up a carton of Just 15 Calories Lemonade by Minute Maid,then, I sweetened it with a bit of simple syrup and 7-up, added whatever booze I could find in our boozy pantry and voila!Wonderfully tangy, sweet, refreshing and incredibly easy to make Happy Hour Lemonade!
Get on this. Sunday is OUR day – wedeserve it!
ENJOY!
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Happy Hour Lemonade
Katerina | Diethood
A fun and delicious twist on traditional Lemonade with 7-up, vodka, gin and triple sec. Perfectly refreshing and bright, everyone always comes back for more!
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Servings : 8 servings
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Prep Time 2 hours hrs
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Ingredients
SIMPLE SYRUP
- 1/2- cup water
- 1/3- cup sugar
- 2 sprigs thyme
HAPPY HOUR LEMONADE
- 4 lemons , sliced into thin wheels
- 1 carton (59-ounces) Just 15 Calories Lemonade
- 1 cup 7-Up
- 1 cup Vodka
- 1/2 cup Gin
- 1/4 cup Triple Sec
- Ice
Instructions
Make the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and sprigs of thyme.
Bring mixture to a boil; lower to a simmer and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir, and completely cool in the refrigerator; about 15 minutes.
Make the Happy Hour Lemonade
In a large pitcher, add lemons, lemonade, 7-up and prepared simple syrup; gently stir to combine.
Stir in vodka, gin and triple sec.
Refrigerate for about 2 to 4 hours.
Serve over ice.
Nutrition
Calories: 186 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 0 g | Fat: 0 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 5 mg | Potassium: 74 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 15 g | Vitamin A: 25 IU | Vitamin C: 29 mg | Calcium: 14 mg | Iron: 0.4 mg
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: drinks with lemonade, lemon co*cktail, spiked lemonade
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Categories:
- Drinks
- Holidays
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