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Anyone who knows me knows just how much I love a good cocktail, and with beautiful weather just ahead, I will be hosting many evenings of friends and family for delicious grilled foods and fun cocktails like this Blackberry Lemonade Vodka Cooler! I can’t wait!
I was SO excited when I was shopping in my local Giant and came across Canada Dry® Blackberry Ginger Ale. Once home, I knew at first sip that I would be stocking up on it for a number of delicious reasons! I am now the proud owner of about a half-dozen bottles!
Blackberry is one of my very favorite ingredients in both desserts and cocktails. I love the flavor it lends as well as the beautiful color it imparts.
Since I was a kid, my parents, grandmothers and uncles have always reached for Canada Dry™ for their cocktail-making. And this “apple” doesn’t deviate! The grown-ups knew a good thing when they saw one, the real ginger taste in Canada Dry is what did it for them and it’s what does it for me!
I always have Canada Dry™ on-hand for a variety of reasons. I especially enjoy the flavored varieties. On its own or as a mix in, Canada Dry® Blackberry Ginger Ale has become a fast favorite and since it’s a seasonal offering (March-May 2016 at Giant and Ahold stores) I have stocked up for the summer!
This simple Blackberry Lemonade Vodka Cooler is a cinch to make. All you need are a few ingredients and in minutes you will be sipping your way to a relaxing evening with someone you love or friends!
I make many different simple sugars for my cocktails, however since Canada Dry™ went ahead and flavored itself with blackberry, that work was done for me...Whoop!! I love it when I find products that make my life simpler.
For these Blackberry Lemonade Vodka Coolers all you need is some good quality vodka, Canada Dry® Blackberry Ginger Ale, freshly made lemonade, a handful of blackberries and ice. That’s it! You can also make a mocktail that the kids will love by simply omitting the vodka. The kiddos will love a Blackberry Lemonade Fizz! Trust me! It’s the simple things that get them all excited!
For additional sophistication, add in a sprig of rosemary to each glass. The gorgeous fresh scent it adds as you lean in for a sip really makes the drink seem like something special. Plus I hear-tell that fresh Rosemary keeps the mosquitoes away so what’s not to love!!
Blackberry Lemonade Vodka Cooler
Ingredients
- Ice
- Vodka
- Fresh-squeezed lemonade
- Canada Dry® Blackberry Ginger Ale
- Blackberries
- Rosemary
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Fill glasses with ice. Add in 2 oz vodka, 4 oz lemonade then top with Canada Dry® Blackberry Ginger Ale. Taste and adjust to your preference for alcohol. Garnish with blackberries, lemon wedge and Rosemary sprig. Repeat.
Robin Masshole Mommy says
That sounds fantastic. What a refreshing summer cocktail idea.
tara pittman says
I love the use of blackberries in this drink. This would be a great summer drink for a party.
Bernadette Callahan says
How simple to make. This would be a great summer drink.
Elizabeth O. says
It's very simple to make and I'm sure it's going to be a hit in parties during the summer. I love that you used blackberries, the sweetness just adds to the appeal of this drink!
Heather says
This sounds great, didn't even know about blackberry ginger ale!
Colleen says
Its SO yum!!
Lexie Lane says
This is looked amazing and easy to try. I would love to try this, Thanks for sharing
Amy Jones says
Sounds and looks delicious, i love the blackberry ginger ale addition, Im gonna try it for sure!
Doran @ Haute Beauty Guide says
This sounds delicious! I have to keep a look out for that flavor of Canada Dry
Brandi H says
This Blackberry Lemonade Vodka Cooler sounds fantastic! I love the idea of making it without vodka for the kids.
DannyUK.com says
This looks really refreshing - The added fruit makes it look really tasty.
Ana Fernandez says
A refreshing cocktail for these warm summer days!
Stacy Kripas says
I like trying and tasting new drink. It looks really delicious!!!
Terri Beavers says
Oh wow, this sounds incredible. I didn't even know Gingerale came in another flavor. I can't wait to try your recipe.
RaNesha says
Omg I have to try this. Pinning!
Ana De- Jesus says
I love berry drinks and this sounds so refreshing. It is the perfect drink for summers by the beach or pool.
Kathy Kenny Ngo says
This looks like a potent drink. I would prepare this but I couldn't drink it. My tolerance is so low for alcohol already.
Wildish Jess says
Um, yesssss! I'll take one or ten please!
RR says
Taste great, but how are you getting the color?
Colleen says
I muddled some of the blackberries and strained the juice into the glass for a little color boost in addition to the blackberry ginger ale. if you can't find blackberry Canada Dry, make blackberry simple syrup by combining equal parts sugar and water as well as a syrup of blackberries, boil until berries release their color and are mushy (6-7 minutes). Muddle with a muddler or potato masher and allow the berries to sit until syrup is cool. Strain and use with club or seltzer.
Boyd Kobe says
That sounds like a delicious drink! Definitely, want to give this a try. cheers!