Absolut Citron Lemonade Recipe
If you want pure sunshine in a glass, the Absolut Citron Lemonade might be what you’re looking for.
Written by: Scott vAn Dort
Sweet with a crisp lemon tang, Absolut Citron Lemonade is a summer cocktail made for lazy days and long sunsets. This drink recipe uses fresh lemonade for that unmistakable pop of flavor, but you can also use premade lemonade.
When you use Absolut Citron in this cocktail, you’re putting lemon on lemon, so this isn’t a drink for those afraid of a little citrus. But if you like a dash of zest in your life – and your cocktail – this recipe is a must-try.
Ingredients
- 45 ml Absolut Citron
- 120 ml Fresh Lemonade*
- Soda Water*
- Lemon Wheel
- Ice Cubes
* Alternatively, use premade lemonade.
Fresh Lemonade:
- 250 ml Lemon Juice
- 250 ml Simple Syrup
- 500 ml Water
What You’ll Need
- Jigger
- Stir
- Knife
How to Mix
- Fill your highball glass with ice.
- Use a jigger (or measuring instrument) to measure and add 45 ml of Absolut Citron.
- Add 120 ml of fresh lemonade.
- Top up with soda water.
- Add a lemon wheel to garnish.
If you’re using premade lemonade, you can skip steps 3 and 4.
Add a Twist
If you like tropical drinks, or if you just want to dial back on the acidity, you could substitute or top up the lemonade with something tropical, such as mango or pineapple juice. Absolut Citron will still add a dash of lemon, but feel free to experiment with the general palate of the cocktail.
Experiment with our other citrus vodka flavors by swapping Absolut Citron for Absolut Lime, Absolut Grapefruit, or Absolut Mandrin. If you want something altogether different, try Absolut Watermelon, Absolut Peach, or Absolut Mango.
Common questions
Still looking for tips and inspiration for Absolut Citron Lemonade? We’ll leave you with these common questions.
If you want to take your vodka lemonade to the next level, take a look at your core ingredients. All great cocktails need great foundations, and that means the best ingredients. For vodka, using Absolut Citron is a fantastic choice, but when it comes to lemonade, your best bet is making your own at home.
Making fresh lemonade is surprisingly simple. To make a liter of lemonade, start with 250ml of fresh lemon juice. If you have a juicer, you can save yourself some elbow grease, but otherwise you might need to juice 5-6 lemons. Add 250ml of simple syrup and then top up with fresh water. When kept in the fridge, this should store for up to a week.
You can garnish your Absolut Citron Lemonade however you want. We like lemon slices (whole or halved), or slithers of lemon zest. Fruity options like raspberries or watermelon slices offer a splash of color and complimentary flavors. Alternatively, fresh mint is a timeless pairing that never fails to enhance lemon.
“You get the aromas of the lemon oil, the aromas of the lemon zest, you get the aromas of the Citron. It’s lemon on lemon.”
Ricardo 'Rico' Dynan, Absolut Global Brand Ambassador