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Looking for a cool and refreshing drink to beat the summertime heat? Try a Pink Whitney! Made with pink lemonade and vodka, this simple cocktail comes together in a snap and is super satisfying.
Friends, is it hot as all get out in your neck of the woods? Cause if it is, then I think we both need a cold, refreshing cocktail. It has been so HOT I’m using it as an excuse to sit out on the deck while sipping a cool drink and reading a romance novel. Because that’s how I turn lemons into lemonade around here.
This Pink Whitney cocktail is made with pink lemonade, vodka, and lots of ice. I like to garnish this drink with lemon wedges and a sprig of fresh mint from the garden. It takes minutes to make and kids don’t feel left out because I can just give them a big glass of pink lemonade (hold the vodka!), add a bunch of ice and add the garnishes to make their drinks just as fancy. Easy as pie!
Why is it Called a Pink Whitney Drink?
This cocktail is based upon a bottled beverage from the New Amsterdam Vodka company. They named their drink after one of the Spittin Chiclets Podcast hosts, Ryan Whitney. Ryan is a former NHL hockey player and the podcast is insanely popular. New Amsterdam collaborated with Ryan to create a bottled drink called the Pink Whitney, which has pink lemonade and vodka flavors.
Ingredients
You don’t need any special tools to make this cocktail, just a few basic ingredients. (Scroll down to the recipe card below for specific amounts.)
- Vodka – I like to use Absolut
- Pink Lemonade – I like Newmans Own’s lemonade.
- Ice – You can use crushed ice or cubes
- Garnishes – Lemon wedges and a sprig of fresh mint
How to Make a Pink Whitney
Are you ready to make this refreshing sip? Here’s how.
- Add ice to your glass.
- Pour in the vodka.
- Add the pink lemonade.
- Give everything a good stir.
- Add your garnishes and start sipping!
Variation Ideas
If you want to get creative with your cocktail, you can experiment with these additions:
- Add a splash of seltzer for some bubbliness. You can also add Sprite or 7UP, though these will also make your drink sweeter.
- Use half vodka and half Malibu rum.
- Add a splash of juice. Cranberry or pomegranate juice add extra color and flavor.
- Use strawberry slices for garnish. Instead of, or in addition to, the lemon and mint.
Can I Make this a Pitcher Drink?
You can definitely turn this into a cocktail for a crowd. The recipe below is for one 8-oz drink, so simply determine how many ounces are in your pitcher and multiply accordingly.
So for example my smaller pitcher holds 32-oz. So then I would do the following:
- Add 24 oz (3 cups) of pink lemonade
- Add 4-8 oz of vodka (depending on how strong I wanted the drink to be)
- Mix everything up, then fill the rest of the pitcher with ice and serve.
My larger pitcher holds 64-oz, so then the measurements would be the following:
- 48 oz (6 cups) lemonade
- Add 8-16 oz of vodka (again, depends on how strong I want it to be)
- Mix everything up, add ice and serve.
Stay cool my friends!
More Summertime Sips
Pink Whitney Drink
Ingredients
- 1-2 oz vodka, depending on how strong you want your drink to be
- 6 oz pink lemonade
- Ice, crushed or cubes
- Lemon wedges and a sprig of mint for garnish
Instructions
- Add ice to your glass.
- Pour in the vodka.
- Add the pink lemonade.
- Give everything a good stir.
- Add your garnishes and start sipping!