Mike's Hard Lemonade

Directions

1. In a pitcher, combine lemon juice and simple syrup.
2. Add the vodka and stir well.
3. Just before serving, gently pour in the chilled club soda or sparkling water to carbonate.
4. Stir lightly to avoid losing bubbles.
5. Serve over ice with lemon slices.

Notes

• For stronger fizz, you can use add baking soda or soda siphon/whipped cream dispenser with CO₂ cartridges to carbonate the mixed base before adding vodka.
• Sweetness can be adjusted by adding more simple syrup to mimic the commercial canned version.