Last Thursday night was the PopSugar/TechCrunch party — don't worry lots more party details to come! — in Los Angeles. TechCrunch was in charge of most of the preparty planning, but it was my job to name the specialty cocktails. The two drinks were created by Lotus — the fabulously smooth, antihangover vodka — and the names were created by yours truly with the help of my stylish partner in crime, FabSugar.
Sugarade is a potent variation of lemonade with a refreshing essence of lavender. TechPunch is a punch-colored mix of pomegranate and cranberry. Both recipes are super simple and can be easily re-created in your home bar. To take a look at the recipes, read more.

Ingredients
2 oz. vodka (recommended: Lotus)
Lavender lemonade
Squeeze of lemon
lemon wedges
Directions
Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the vodka. Top with lemonade and fresh lemon juice. Stir to combine. Garnish with a lemon wedge, if desired. Enjoy!
Makes 1 drink.

Ingredients
2 oz. Vodka (recommended: Lotus)
Pomegranate juice
Splash cranberry juice
Squeeze of Lime
Directions
Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the vodka. Top with pomegranate and cranberry juice. Stir to combine. Enjoy!
Makes 1 drink.
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