Electric Lemonade Recipe

Electric lemonade is my ultimate summer cocktail! This ultra-refreshing drink uses only 4 ingredients – vodka, blue curaçao, lemonade, and a splash of lemon lime soda. It only takes 5 minutes tops to make, so it’s perfect for your 4th of July celebrations, summer pool parties, or backyard BBQs. With its delicious tropical flavor and carbonated spritz goodness, you’ll feel like you’re right by the beach!

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Because of its long, sunny days and warm temperatures, summer is the best season to indulge in cool treats and icy drinks. The kids can enjoy their ice cream, and us adults can have all the iced coffees and iced teas we want. But if you’re looking for a change-up or something new to try, I recommend blue electric lemonade!

It’s a great pick-me-up on a warm afternoon. It’s ideal for a lively brunch with friends. It’s also fantastic for a summertime romantic picnic date with your partner. The best part? Electric lemonade also makes an awesome party drink – your guests will enjoy its fruity notes and bubbly texture. You’ll have a great addition to your arsenal of party recipes!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick and Easy: Make a delicious electric lemonade drink in 5 minutes or less. No special tools required.
• Amazing Taste: This cooler is bursting with vibrant, citrusy flavors. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and fizzy!
• Eye-Catching: Its striking, electric blue color makes it as visually appealing as it is delicious. The cool blue hue adds a fun and unique touch to any occasion!
• Budget-Friendly: This recipe uses only easy-to-find and budget-friendly ingredients. Easy on the eyes, easy on the pocket.
• The Ultimate Summer Drink: The perfect drink to beat the heat. Great enjoyed solo but ideal for summer parties and gatherings, too! A reminder to always drink responsibly and to only serve this cocktail to guests 21 years old or older.

How to Make Electric Lemonade

Need a summer cooler quick? 4 ingredients, 4 steps, and 5 minutes are all it takes to make this refreshing blue electric lemonade. You can find everything you need for this recipe in your kitchen or at your local store.

Scroll to the bottom of this post for a printable recipe card with a full list of ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients You Need

• Vodka: Start with 1-ounce vodka per serving and adjust as needed. 
• Blue Curaçao: Distinct with a sweet yet tart citrus flavor, blue curaçao is one of the best liqueurs for fruity mixed drinks. Plus, it puts the blue in this blue electric lemonade. 
• Lemonade: Lemonade is another key ingredient with a sweet and sour flavor. Make it fresh or from concentrate, or buy a premade mix. Also, you can serve a separate batch for anyone who might want an alcohol-free option.
• Lemon-Lime Soda: Any brand will do. Sprite, 7-Up, and Sierra Mist are popular options. Alternatively, you can substitute with plain club soda.
• Lemon Slice: This is optional, but citrus slices look fabulous and are super quick to make! Garnish with a lemon slice or substitute with lime.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Making blue electric lemonade is quick, easy, and fuss-free. Just be mindful of the measurements for a perfect balance of flavors. Follow these four simple steps and you’ll have your new favorite summer drink in no time!

Step 1: Shake The Ingredients

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, blue curacao, and lemonade to the shaker and shake well. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, mix the ingredients in a pitcher instead.

Step 2: Pour Over Ice

Next, fill two tall or iced tea glasses halfway with ice. Then, strain the cocktail and divide evenly between each glass.

Step 3: Add The Soda

Top it off with lemon-lime soda. You can taste and adjust to your personal preference or just fill the remaining space in your glass.

Step 4: Garnish

Finally, add a bright yellow finish with a vibrant lemon slice or wheel! 

If you’ve never made a lemon or lime wheel, don’t worry because it’s easy. First, take a lemon and cut off the ends. Then, thinly slice two rounds. Next, lay them flat on the cutting board and make a slit from the edge to the center. Lastly, slide each piece perpendicularly down the glass rim. Watch this video tutorial if you need a visual aid on how to cut a lemon wheel.

Expert Tips

• Taste and Adjust: Depending on how you make your lemonade, you can adjust the sweetness and tanginess to suit your taste. I always use fresh lemonade for this recipe because it tastes better than pre-squeezed or frozen.
• Garnish Creatively: Aside from a lemon wheel, there are many other cocktail garnish ideas. I like number two! Fruit cut-outs would be a great addition to a pitcher or single-serve cocktail.
• Serve Immediately: Electric lemonade is best served fresh and cold. For the best taste and experience, prepare it just before you’re ready to enjoy!
• Try It Frozen: Adapt this recipe by mixing the alcohol and lemonade. Then pour the liquid into an ice cube tray and freeze for at least one hour. Once semi-frozen or completely frozen, transfer to the blender cup, pour in approximately 8 ounces of lemon-lime soda and blend into a slushy. Finally, garnish with lemon slices, just like the details suggested above.

Can I Make An Electric Blue Lemonade Cocktail Ahead?

Like I said, this electric blue lemonade drink is best made and served immediately because the soda will go flat if it’s all premixed ahead of time and stored in the fridge. However, you can combine the vodka, curaçao, and lemonade in advance. Then, top it all off with the soda and garnish just before serving.

This recipe makes 2 glasses of electric lemonade. If you’re serving a large crowd, make a pitcher of this drink by quadrupling the recipe, which means you will end up with 8 servings.

What to Serve with Electric Lemonade

This refreshing summer drink goes well with a wide range of appetizers, meals, and snacks. Enjoy it with a delicious sub sandwich (roast beef and classic BLT are my faves!) using Jimmy John’s bread. Pair it with herb-crusted Texas Roadhouse chicken or Longhorn Steakhouse rice pilaf for dinner.

If you want something lighter, try it with some chips and dip. Be sure to include blue electric lemonade in your party menu – serve it with a beach-themed charcuterie board or a red, white, and blue themed spread for 4th of July.

More Summer Treats To Try

Beat the heat with these other cool summer treats! Start your morning right with a glass of Chick-Fil-A iced coffee. Indulge in the fruity goodness of Bahama Mama tropical smoothie any time of the day. 

Cool down with some chocolate-sage or chai ice cream while relaxing. Or you can end a sumptuous dinner with a serving of Saiki K coffee jelly.

If you make this electric lemonade, please leave a review. I really appreciate each and every 5-star rating and review comment!