Use the ripest strawberries you can find for maximum flavor.
Strawberry vodka gives this drink the most berry flavor, but you can also substitute regular vodka in a pinch. Just note it will have a milder strawberry taste. We prefer Absolut Juice Strawberry Vodka.
Make your own lemonade or use a bottle from the grocery store.
Want an even lighter cocktail? Top with club soda to tame the alcohol.
Make a fancy strawberry lemonade mocktail by skipping the vodka entirely and using a strawberry syrup or pureed strawberries instead.