Sunny's Hard Lemonade Recipe

☀️ Escape the heat with this refreshing Sunny S Hard Lemonade recipe, inspired by Cooking Channel's Cooking for Real! Perfect for backyard barbecues or a relaxing afternoon, this vibrant cocktail blends sweet and tart flavors with a subtle vodka kick. Get the recipe and impress your guests with this easy-to-make summer cooler!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 191.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sunny's Hard Lemonade

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How to Make Sunny's Hard Lemonade

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool completely.
  4. Fill a large pitcher with ice.
  5. Add the cooled simple syrup, 1 cup of vodka, and 2 cups of lemon juice to the pitcher.
  6. Stir gently to combine.
  7. If desired, add lemon and/or lime slices (about ¼ inch thick) for garnish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

164g

Fat

0g

Carbs

14g

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