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Atomic Lokade

The Atomic Lokade is a light vodka highball, sweet and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.

Flavor profile

Tart
85 out of 100
Sweet
94 out of 100
Fruity
64 out of 100
Boozy
25 out of 100

How to make an Atomic Lokade

To make an Atomic Lokade, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: 5 oz lemonade, 1 oz vodka, ½ oz Blue Curacao, ½ oz Triple sec and ¼ oz simple syrup.

You'll need

1 drink

Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add lemonade, vodka, blue curacao, triple sec and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill the shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.

  4. 4

    Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.

Why shake? Lemonade needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.

No simple syrup? Muddle 1 tsp sugar with a splash of water in the shaker until it dissolves, then carry on.

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Atomic Lokade questions

What does an Atomic Lokade taste like?

Mostly sweet and tart. It's a light drink at about 8% ABV once mixed.

How strong is an Atomic Lokade?

About 8% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.

What's the difference between an Atomic Lokade and an Adam Sunrise?

Both use lemonade, vodka and simple syrup. The Atomic Lokade adds Blue Curacao and Triple sec. The Atomic Lokade is shaken and served in a highball glass; the Adam Sunrise is blended and served in a highball glass. The Atomic Lokade is the stronger of the two.

Should an Atomic Lokade be shaken or stirred?

Shaken: lemonade and simple syrup need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.

What can I use instead of triple sec?

Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.

Can I make Atomic Lokades in a batch?

Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 30 oz lemonade, 6 oz vodka, 3 oz Blue Curacao, 3 oz Triple sec and 1¼ oz simple syrup in a jug and chill it. Add 8½ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.