Strawberry Dirty Sprite Drink (Printer-Friendly)

Bright strawberry and citrus flavors meet vodka, rum, mint, and fizz for a party-perfect summer sipper.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Liquids and Spirits

01 - 2 liters chilled lemon-lime soda (e.g., Sprite)
02 - 1 cup good quality vodka
03 - 1/4 cup coconut rum

→ Fruit and Herbal

04 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
05 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 handful fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish
07 - Lemon, thinly sliced, for garnish
08 - Extra fresh strawberries, whole, for garnish

→ Other Ingredients

09 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
10 - Ice cubes

→ Optional Additions

11 - Purple food coloring, a few drops
12 - Splash of grenadine
13 - Jolly Rancher candies

# Steps to Make This:

01 - Combine sliced strawberries with granulated sugar in a bowl. Allow to macerate for 15 minutes until the berries release their juices.
02 - In the bottom of a large pitcher, gently muddle the sugared strawberries with the fresh mint leaves using a wooden spoon or muddler. Avoid over-mashing to preserve fruit texture.
03 - Pour vodka and coconut rum into the pitcher. Add fresh lemon juice, stirring to fully dissolve the sugar and blend flavors.
04 - Slowly add the chilled lemon-lime soda to the pitcher, stirring gently to keep the drink sparkling.
05 - If desired, blend in a few drops of purple food coloring for vibrant hue. Optionally add a splash of grenadine or a few Jolly Rancher candies for extra sweetness and visual appeal.
06 - Fill the pitcher with plenty of ice cubes. Top with lemon slices, extra whole strawberries, and additional mint leaves.
07 - Pour into tall glasses over more ice, ensuring each serving includes some fruit and mint from the pitcher. Garnish each glass with a whole strawberry and lemon wedge.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Prep the strawberry-mint mixture up to a day ahead and refrigerate; add soda and ice just before serving to preserve fizz.
02 - For peak flavor and color, use fully ripe in-season strawberries.
03 - Omit vodka and coconut rum for an excellent alcohol-free rendition; increase strawberries or add grenadine for extra vibrancy.
04 - Always chill soda thoroughly to maximize bubbles in the finished drink.

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