Bright, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink - summer in a wine glass. Chuck’s Lemonade pairs crisp lemonade with a spicy ginger-beer lift, finished with a clean berry-citrus top note from Raspberry Cranberry Vodka. The advantage of using CIRKA here: you get real berry character and a cleaner finish, so the drink stays crisp instead of turning syrupy.
Ingredients
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1.5 oz (45 ml) Raspberry Cranberry Vodka
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4.5 oz (135 ml) lemonade, well chilled
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1–2 oz (30–60 ml) spicy ginger beer, to taste
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Garnish: Skewer of cranberry, raspberry, fresh citrus + optional mint
House Lemonade (optional, recommended):
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3 parts lemon juice
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1 part lime juice
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1 part rosemary, cardamom and ginger infused simple syrup
Method
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Fill a large wine glass to the brim with ice.
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Pour in 4.5 oz (135 ml) lemonade.
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Slowly float 1.5 oz (45 ml) Raspberry Cranberry Vodka on top (pour over the back of a spoon for clean layers).
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Finish with 1–2 oz (30–60 ml) ginger beer, to taste.
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Garnish and serve (keep the layers for the look, then give it one gentle stir before sipping).
Pro Tips
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Why Raspberry Cranberry Vodka: This vodka delivers a natural berry profile with a clean finish, so the lemonade tastes brighter and the whole drink stays refreshing (not candy-sweet).
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Pretty layers: Spoon-float the vodka for a clean gradient and an “instant photo” look.
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Zingy balance: Choose a spicy ginger beer to keep the finish sharp and lifted.
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Batch it: Multiply lemonade + vodka in a pitcher; add ginger beer last to keep the bubbles and bite.
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Dial sweetness: Use a tarter lemonade (or slightly less ginger beer) if you want a drier result.
