Easy Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer: A 3-Ingredient Summer Drink for the Patio

Some summer drinks are better when you keep them simple. This Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer is cold, refreshing, colorful and incredibly easy to make—perfect for afternoons by the pool, backyard cookouts or evenings relaxing on the patio.

Best of all, you only need three main ingredients, and you can serve it as a family-friendly mocktail or turn it into a cocktail for the adults.

Easy Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 4 oz strawberry lemonade, chilled
• 3 oz lemon-lime sparkling water or club soda
• 2–3 fresh strawberries, sliced

Optional: Fresh lemon slices, mint and ice for serving.

For an Adult Cocktail

Add 1.5 oz vodka, white rum or tequila before topping the drink with sparkling water.

How to Make a Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer

1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
2. Add the sliced strawberries.
3. Pour in the chilled strawberry lemonade.
4. Add vodka, rum or tequila if you're making the cocktail version.
5. Top with sparkling water and gently stir.
6. Garnish with a strawberry, lemon slice or fresh mint.

That's it. You have an easy summer drink that's refreshing enough for a hot afternoon and pretty enough to serve when you're entertaining.

Make a Pitcher for a Backyard Party

Serving a crowd? Add 4 cups strawberry lemonade and approximately 2 cups sparkling water to a pitcher filled with sliced strawberries and lemons.

If you're making the cocktail version, add approximately 1 to 1 1/2 cups of your preferred spirit. Add the sparkling water immediately before serving so the drink stays bubbly.

Easy Ways to Change It Up

• Strawberry Lime: Swap the lemon slices for fresh lime.
• Berry Lemonade: Add blueberries and raspberries with the strawberries.
• Frozen Version: Blend frozen strawberries, lemonade and ice, then finish with a splash of sparkling water.
• Less Sweet: Use extra club soda or unsweetened sparkling water.
• Extra Fresh: Gently muddle a few strawberries and mint leaves in the bottom of the glass before adding ice.

The Perfect Drink for Outdoor Entertaining

Easy drinks like this are made for outdoor living. A stocked outdoor refrigerator, beverage center or ice maker means you don't have to keep running back inside when friends and family are gathered on the patio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make a strawberry lemonade spritzer without alcohol?

Absolutely. Strawberry lemonade and sparkling water make a refreshing summer mocktail on their own. Fresh strawberries and lemon make it feel a little more special without adding extra work.

What alcohol goes well with strawberry lemonade?

Vodka is one of the easiest choices because of its neutral flavor. White rum and tequila also pair well with strawberry and lemon flavors.

Can I make strawberry lemonade spritzers ahead of time?

You can prepare the strawberry lemonade, fruit and optional alcohol ahead of time. Wait to add sparkling water until just before serving so the drinks stay fizzy.

What can I use instead of sparkling water?

Club soda, lemon-lime soda, sparkling mineral water or flavored sparkling water can all work. Lemon-lime soda will create a sweeter drink.

A Simple Summer Favorite

You don't need a complicated cocktail recipe to make backyard entertaining feel special. Keep a pitcher of strawberry lemonade cold, slice some fresh fruit and let everyone customize their own spritzer. It's an easy drink for cookouts, pool days, summer parties and relaxing evenings outside.