Water Hazard

Water Hazard is a bold, cool-toned cocktail that’s all about fun and flavor. With a mix of vodka, blue Gatorade, lemonade, and Sprite, it’s the kind of drink that turns heads and keeps things light. The color pops like a splash from a pool, and the taste is crisp, sweet, and just a little tart. It’s perfect for casual get-togethers, tailgates, or hot summer days when you want something playful but easy to sip. Water Hazard doesn’t take itself too seriously, and that’s exactly the point it’s made for good times and laid-back laughs.

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Tasting Notes

The Water Hazard is light, citrusy, and super easy to sip. Blue Gatorade brings a sweet, fruity base with that signature electric color. Lemonade adds a bit of tang, while Sprite gives it a fizzy lift that makes it extra refreshing. Vodka stays in the background, giving the drink a kick without changing the flavor too much. It’s smooth, bright, and a little nostalgic like a grown-up sports drink that’s great for chill days.

Equipment and Glassware

You don’t need much just a jigger, spoon, and a glass. No shaking required. Build it right in a tall glass like a highball or pint glass. Add ice to keep it cold and refreshing. A straw is nice for sipping, and if you want to dress it up, a lemon wheel or gummy candy skewer could be a fun garnish.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Vodka
• 5 oz Blue Gatorade
• 1.5 oz Lemonade
• Sprite, to top
• Garnish: lemon wedge or a cocktail umbrella (optional)

Instructions

• Fill a glass with ice. Add vodka, blue Gatorade, and lemonade.
• Pour in Sprite to fill the glass and stir gently.
• Add a lemon wedge or a fun cocktail umbrella for a playful touch.

Pro Tips

• Chill all your ingredients beforehand so the drink stays cold longer.
• Adjust the lemonade depending on how tart or sweet you want it more lemonade adds more bite, less makes it smoother.
• Want to make it stronger? Add another half ounce of vodka.
• If you’re serving a crowd, mix everything but the Sprite ahead of time, then top each glass to keep the fizz.

When to Serve

This Water Hazard is perfect for pool parties, game days, summer hangouts, or casual nights with friends. It’s easy to batch, easy to drink, and has that fun blue color that stands out. Serve it when you want something playful, cold, and low-fuss.

Which Liquor Brands to Choose

• Use a smooth vodka like Tito’s, Smirnoff, or Absolut something that blends easily without overpowering the other flavors.
• Any lemon-based lemonade works homemade or bottled.
• For Gatorade, use the original Glacier Freeze for the classic look and taste.
• Sprite or any lemon-lime soda works great to top it off.

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