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    Home ▸ Vegan Drinks and Smoothies

    Amazing Strawberry Vodka Spritzer

    Last modified: October 5, 2022. Originally posted: May 28, 2022 By Sophia DeSantis

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    A collage of a strawberry vodka spritzer being muddled, topped with sparkling water in a glass and the final drink with lemon, thyme and strawberry garnishes.
    A strawberry vodka cocktail in two textured glasses with lemon, strawberry and thyme garnishes.

    This strawberry vodka spritzer is a simple recipe featuring fresh ingredients, the perfect summer cocktail! Make it with or without alcohol for poolside perfection.

    The added thyme in this strawberry spritzer adds a delicious level of freshness to the flavor. Don't miss out on this one!

    Two textured cocktail glassed with a red drink and ice topped with thyme, lemon and a strawberry.
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    This post was originally published on July 2, 2017.

    The best thing about drinks is that you can leave out or add in alcohol to your preference. My blueberry mint lemonade and anti-inflammatory juice both taste amazing as virgin drinks or cocktails!

    How to Make a Vodka Spritzer

    Summer cocktails are perfect for when the weather warms up. You want something cool and delicious that you can sip on while lounging by the pool, watching the sunset in your backyard, or sharing with friends at BBQs and potlucks!

    This Strawberry Vodka Spritzer recipe is amazingly refreshing with the perfect amount of sweetness. Mix it up in minutes to enjoy fresh, or prep ahead of time for an effortless cocktail for your guests.

    Ingredients

    The best vodka spritzer is made with simple and fresh ingredients! Here's what you need:

    • Strawberries 
    • Vodka 
    • Lemon juice
    • Thyme
    • Sugar
    • Sparkling water
    A bottle of Topo Chico next to strawberries, lemon wedges, a clear liquid, thyme and sugar in a spoon.

    Step by Step Instructions

    This is what you need to do to make this cocktail recipe:

    1. Muddle the strawberries, vodka, lemon juice, thyme, and sugar.
    2. Strain out the pulp.
    3. Fill cocktail glasses.
    4. Top with sparkling water.
    5. Garnish and enjoy!
    A muddler mashing strawberries, thyme, lemon juice, vodka and sugar in a jar
    A strainer with mashed strawberries over a small glass pitcher with red juice.
    A hand pouring a red liquid into a textured cocktail glass with ice in it.
    A hand filling up a cocktail glass with a red liquid over ice.
    A hand pouring sparkling water from a glass bottle into a cocktail glass with ice and a red liquid.
    Two cocktail glasses with dots on them filled with a red liquid and ice and topped with lemon and thyme with a strawberry on the rim.

    Preparation Tips

    • Simply leave out the vodka to make this a virgin mocktail!
    • You can prepare this Strawberry Vodka Spritzer in advance. Muddle and strain everything into an airtight container. Keep it in the fridge until you're ready to serve, then pour over ice, add sparkling water, and enjoy!
    • Freshly squeezed lemon juice will result in the best flavor. In a pinch you can use bottled lemon juice instead.
    • If you don't have a muddler you can use the bottom end of a thick spoon or ice cream scoop to mash everything up.

    Common Questions

    What is a vodka with a spritzer?

    A vodka spritzer is a cocktail made with vodka, sparkling water, and other flavors such as fruit.

    What does a vodka spritzer taste like?

    Spritzers should have a light and bubbly feel to them. The flavor will depend on which fruit or juice you use. Strawberry is a popular flavor, as well as cranberry, pomegranate, grapefruit, orange, and watermelon.

    Are spritzers alcoholic?

    Many times yes, spritzers will contain vodka or wine. However it is very easy to make a noon-alcoholic spritzer. All you need to do is mix sparking water with the other flavors and leave out the vodka or wine.

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    Two short glasses with a dots texture filled with a strawberry sparkling water cocktail and a lemon thyme garnish with a strawberry on the rim.

    Amazing Strawberry Vodka Spritzer

    Sophia DeSantis
    This strawberry vodka spritzer is a simple recipe featuring fresh ingredients, the perfect summer cocktail! Make it with or without alcohol for poolside perfection.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course 30 Minutes or Less, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 41 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup chopped strawberries , about 7 strawberries, plus 2 whole ones for garnish if wanted
    • ¼ - ½ cup vodka , 2-4 ounces (more or less depending on preference)
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
    • 1 tablespoon cane sugar
    • ¾ cup sparkling water

    Instructions
     

    • Place chopped strawberries, vodka, lemon juice, 4 sprigs thyme and sugar in a large glass measuring cup, or container of choice .
    • Using a muddler (or end of a thick spoon or ice cream scooper if you don’t have one), carefully and slowly smash the strawberries and thyme until everything is smashed and the strawberries have juiced.
    • Strain the liquid into two short cocktail glasses or jars filled with ice. Divide the sparkling water between the two glasses and mix in.
    • Add back in some of the smashed strawberries if you want, then garnish with the 2 left over strawberries and sprigs thyme and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Leave out the vodka for a delicious virgin option.
    Tips to prep ahead:
    • Muddle and strain ahead of time and store in a container in the fridge until ready to serve.

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 145IUVitamin C: 31.8mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.7mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Sarah

      May 30, 2022 at 12:55 pm

      What a refreshing cocktail! Loved the freshness!

      Reply
    2. Emily Kemp

      September 13, 2018 at 7:21 am

      Even although summer is now over I am so making this at the weekend! Yum!

      Reply
    3. The Vegan 8

      July 10, 2017 at 9:24 am

      The strawberry and thyme is such a delicious combo, I LOVE thyme and my mouth is watering! I am not a fan of vodka though so I will make the virgin one 🙂 My mom used to drink vodka and coke when I was growing up and too often when I would mistake her drink for being just a coke and take a big sip, just to gag out the vodka, lol! So, I think I've been scarred from vodka!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        July 11, 2017 at 12:03 am

        I used to hate it too but then I discovered high quality vodka and now it's all I drink! I love a good margarita too, but the same with tequila too. It needs to be high quality. The taste and flavor is SO different when it's good and not cheap. Regardless, strawberry and thyme are delicious together!

        Reply
    4. Alisa Fleming

      July 09, 2017 at 3:51 pm

      Wait, you need an excuse for cocktails? 🙂 This looks fabulous Sophia. We don't usually do mixed drinks, but all of the fabulous sips lately keep making me think I need to branch out from white wine!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        July 09, 2017 at 9:33 pm

        I would say life is an excuse!! LOL!! And I love my white wine, but I've so been into cocktails lately!

        Reply
    5. Ginny McMeans

      July 07, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      Love a good cold fruity vodka drink! And strawberries? Yes!

      Reply
    6. Nicole Dawson

      July 06, 2017 at 10:55 am

      That does look beautifully refreshing! I'll have to find a special night this summer where I can serve this.

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        July 06, 2017 at 3:01 pm

        Thanks Nicole! Hope you have that special night soon!

        Reply
    7. Dianne

      July 05, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      This looks like such a fun cocktail to server at summer parties. I love that it's made with fresh fruit!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        July 05, 2017 at 9:57 pm

        Thank you! Yes, the fresh fruit is key!

        Reply
    8. Stacey

      July 05, 2017 at 10:44 am

      Yum! Brilliant combination, Sophia. Your pictures? Stunning. Thanks for all the care you put into making food delicious and beautiful. My mom is coming for a visit and tonight I will "muddle the bejeezus" out of the ripe strawberries in my fridge. My thyme died, so I might have to improvise with mint. I've got Tito's, so we're all set! Thanks so much!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        July 05, 2017 at 9:56 pm

        Haha!! Thank you so much Stacey! Mint would be delicious in these as well!

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        • Stacey Goldblatt

          July 06, 2017 at 9:58 am

          They were wonderful! We left out the sugar and opted for sour by adding more lemon. Cheek-puckering delicious! Thanks for sharing.

        • veggiesdontbite

          July 06, 2017 at 3:00 pm

          Yay! So happy you liked them! I love a sour drink as well, but I know that not everyone does so I added that bit of sugar. Thanks so much for making it!

    9. Cadry

      July 05, 2017 at 7:13 am

      This sounds delightful - so summery & refreshing! The addition of thyme really kicks it up a notch too. I need to invite some friends over ASAP!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        July 05, 2017 at 9:55 pm

        Thank you Cadry! Yes! You do!!

        Reply
    10. Becky Striepe

      July 03, 2017 at 10:38 am

      YESSSS I need this in my life! Excuse me, while I go see if my thyme plant is still alive in the garden.

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        July 05, 2017 at 9:52 pm

        Hoping you found live thyme!!! Because this is so good!!

        Reply

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