Mikes Hard Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Cocktail
Prepare simple syrup (if not on hand)
Combine equal parts granulated sugar and water (for this recipe, 1/2 cup sugar + 1/2 cup water). Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cool to room temperature and store refrigerated. Use 0.75 fl oz for one serving.
Mix base
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 fl oz vodka, 1 fl oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 fl oz simple syrup and 0.25 tsp light corn syrup (if using). Add one drop of lemon extract only if you want a stronger lemon aroma; do not overdo it.
Shake
Add ice (about 1 cup or enough to half-fill the shaker). Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
Strain and top
Strain the chilled mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice. Top with 3 fl oz chilled carbonated water (club soda or seltzer). Stir gently once to combine.