Yucca Chillout Cooler

A refreshing and deceptively fruity cocktail, the Yucca Chillout Cooler is perfect for camping or card games. This 40-year-old recipe is a mix of vodka, lemonade, and maraschino cherries that packs a punch without tasting like alcohol. It's best enjoyed after allowing the ice to melt for 8 to 10 hours, resulting in a smooth and flavorful drink.

Yucca Chillout Cooler

A deceptively fruity and refreshing vodka cocktail with a hint of lemonade and maraschino cherries, perfect for camping or card games.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.75 oz vodka (the cheapest one)
  • 4 oz frozen lemonade concentrate
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 6 maraschino cherries with juice
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a 1-gallon liquid insulated drink cooler, combine vodka, frozen lemonade concentrate, sugar, and maraschino cherries with their juice.
  2. Mix the ingredients well.
  3. Fill the cooler to the top with ice cubes.
  4. Shake the cooler occasionally over the next 8 to 10 hours.
  5. Serve the cocktail over ice with the spiked cherries.
  6. Enjoy!