Strawberry Sprite Punch (Print-Friendly Version)

Bright summer sipper with mint, strawberries, vodka, and coconut rum for a refreshing pink drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - Ice cubes as needed
02 - Handful of fresh mint leaves
03 - 2 liters lemon-lime soda (non-diet)
04 - 300 grams fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
05 - 240 milliliters vodka
06 - 25 grams granulated sugar
07 - 60 milliliters coconut rum
08 - 60 milliliters fresh lemon juice (approx. 2 lemons)

→ Garnish

09 - Thin lemon rounds from 1 lemon
10 - Whole strawberries for decoration

→ Optional Add-ins

11 - Purple food coloring, a few drops
12 - Jolly Ranchers candies
13 - Grenadine syrup splash

# How to Make It:

01 - Remove stems and slice strawberries, reserving a few whole for garnish.
02 - In a large jug, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently and let sit for a few minutes to macerate.
03 - Pour vodka and coconut rum into the fruity mixture and stir well to blend flavors.
04 - Add lemon-lime soda and fresh mint leaves, then swirl gently to combine.
05 - Distribute the fruit and mint evenly into serving glasses, then fill with ice cubes.
06 - If desired, add grenadine, purple food coloring, or Jolly Ranchers for vibrant color. Garnish with lemon rounds and whole strawberries before serving.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Chill all soda and spirits prior to preparation to maintain fizz and freshness.