Raspberry Vodka Sour

Thirsty Thursday is bringing you the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The Raspberry Vodka Sour showcases the natural beauty of fresh raspberries muddled to perfection, combined with bright lemon juice and just the right amount of sweetness. This sophisticated sipper delivers that classic sour profile with a gorgeous berry twist that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.

If you enjoy cocktails that balance sweet and tart flavors, try our Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour for another citrus-forward experience or the Strawberry Lemonade Whiskey Sour for a summery twist on the classic. Both offer that same perfect pucker with their own unique fruit-forward personalities.

Raspberry Vodka Sour

Recipe by Daily Disher

This raspberry vodka sour combines muddled fresh berries with bright lemon juice for a beautifully balanced cocktail that’s both elegant and refreshing.

Course: CocktailCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

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Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka

• 1 oz fresh lemon juice

• 0.5 oz raspberry syrup

• 0.5 oz simple syrup

• 3 pieces fresh raspberries

• 0.5 cup ice

• 1 piece lemon twist

Directions

• Begin by filling a cocktail shaker with the fresh raspberries and muddle them gently to release their juices.
• Add the vodka, lemon juice, raspberry syrup, and simple syrup to the shaker with the muddled raspberries.
• Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill and combine ingredients well.
• Strain the mixture into a chilled glass using a fine strainer to remove any berry seeds or ice.
• Garnish the drink with a lemon twist over the rim and serve immediately for optimum flavor.

Nutrition Facts

• Total number of serves: 4
• Calories: 250kcal
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 620mg
• Potassium: 400mg
• Sugar: 8g
• Protein: 6g
• Calcium: 60mg
• Iron: 2mg

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