The Masters Azalea Cocktail
The Masters Azalea Cocktail is a light, refreshing blend of lemonade, vodka and grenadine with citrus flavor and a soft pink hue. It's traditionally served during the Masters Tournament, making it a classic choice for spring gatherings.
It's a familiar style of cocktail that feels special enough to serve guests, while still being easy to enjoy at home without extra steps or equipment.
If you enjoy this cocktail, you may also like a Love Bug Cocktail or a Hennessy Lemonade Cocktail for similar bright, easy-to-sip flavors.
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Ingredients
A short trip to the grocery store to grab what you need to make this pink drink.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Lemonade: Provides the sweet and citrusy base.
- Vodka: Adds a clean, smooth profile to not overpower the lemonade.
- Grenadine: Gives the cocktail its signature pink hue and subtle fruity sweetness.
For this easy recipe, you'll want to have on hand a cocktail shaker, shot glasses and measuring spoons.
Variations
- Gin Swap: Replace vodka and make a gin-based drink for a more botanical twist on this classic azalea cocktail.
- Extra Citrus: Add a splash of fresh lemon or lime juice.
- Sparkling Finish: Top with a splash of soda water for a lighter, bubbly version.
- Tropical Vibe: Add a splash of pineapple juice for a different spin.
How to Make The Masters Azalea Cocktail
Look at how simple it was to make this refreshing cocktail.
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and add lemonade, vodka and a splash of grenadine.
Shake vigorously until chilled then strain into a glass with ice.
Garnish with a lemon slice and cherry.
Hint: Cold lemonade and vodka allow the ice to melt slower, and the drink extra refreshing.
Recipe Tips
- Shaken: Shaking helps fully blend the lemonade and grenadine while chilling the drink quickly.
- Glass: Serve over ice in a rocks glass or strain into a coupe glass for a cleaner look.
- Garnishes: A lemon slice, lemon wheel or maraschino cherry.
- Color Control: Start with less grenadine and add more until you reach your preferred shade of pink.
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The Azalea Cocktail Masters Recipe FAQs
The Azalea Cocktail is widely considered the signature drink inspired by the Masters Tournament, however variations exist.
You can pre-mix the lemonade, vodka and grenadine, then shake with ice just before serving.
Not as written, it is light and easy to sip on. It can be made stronger with additional alcohol if needed.
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The Masters Azalea Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker and Jigger
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- ¾ cup lemonade
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 tablespoon grenadine
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and add lemonade, vodka and a splash of grenadine.
- Shake vigorously until chilled then strain into a glass with ice.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and cherry.
Notes
- Shaken: Shaking helps fully blend the lemonade and grenadine while chilling the drink quickly.
- Glass: Serve over ice in a rocks glass or strain into a coupe glass for a cleaner look.
- Garnishes: A lemon slice, lemon wheel or maraschino cherry.
- Color Control: Start with less grenadine and add more until you reach your preferred shade of pink.
- Chilled Ingredients: Cold lemonade and vodka allow the ice to melt slower, and the drink extra refreshing.
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