The Dolly – A Cocktail Tribute to the Country Queen
Big hair and an even bigger heart — Dolly Parton is an icon we’ll never get enough of. And just like Dolly herself, The Dolly Cocktail is sweet, sassy, and impossible to forget. The Dolly Cocktail is a sparkling, raspberry lemonade-inspired drink with just the right amount of flair and fizz. We served it with a mini clothespin we got from Amazon and a card that read:
” Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene…. please don’t take my drink”
Why You Will Love This Cocktail
It’s a Statement – This is iconic like the singer and your guests will be singing along to their cute little card.
Bright and Bubbly – A perfect cocktail for a brunch, a girl’s night or any gathering that needs a little extra sparkle and sass.
Sweet, Tart and Sassy – the lemon and the raspberry are good partners
Recipe Quick Facts
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Occasion: Throw A Dolly Parton Themed party or before going to a country concert and perfect for a girls night.
What Do You Need
Fresh
- lemons
- raspberries
Bar/Pantry
- raspberry vodka
- soda water /club soda
- ice
- simple syrup or raspberry syrup
- raspberry liqueur ( like Chambord)
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
Serves
1
Ingredients
Raspberry Syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
Cocktail
- 1.5 oz raspberry vodka
- 3/4 oz raspberry syrup or simple syrup
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz raspberry liqueur (like Chambord)
- 2 oz soda water or club soda
- ice
- lemon wheel or fresh raspberries for garnish
- mini clothespin and small printed “Jolene” lyric card
Steps
1
Raspberry Syrup
If you decided you’d like to make this drink even more sassy try making your own raspberry syrup. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water and 3/4 fresh raspberries in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, 5 minutes. remove from heat. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and discard solids. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
2
Mix Your Cocktail
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add raspberry vodka, syrup, lemon juice, and raspberry liqueur. Shake until chilled.
Strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top with soda water or club soda.
3
Garnish
Add some fresh raspberries to the glass, maybe even a spritz of edible glitter.
Attach your “Jolene” car with a mini clothespin for that perfect Instagram moment.
Expert Tips and Tricks
Swap: If you don’t have raspberry vodka, use plain vodka and muddle a few fresh raspberries if you want a fresher, brighter version
Party Version: Make ahead and pre-batch everything except the soda water. Add that right before serving to keep the bubbles lively.
Extra Dolly: Add edible glitter or serve in a glass with rhinestone decals.
FAQ
Can I make this non-alcoholic? Yes! Use a raspberry lemonade or a pink lemonade, add the raspberry syrup if you’re up for a sweet treat. Add the splash of soda and skip the spirits. It will still be fabulous
Where can I get those mini clothespins? Click on the mini clothespins to get the link to Amazon. They’re great for drink tags and other fun party favours.
Ingredients
Raspberry Syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
Cocktail
- 1.5 oz raspberry vodka
- 3/4 oz raspberry syrup or simple syrup
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz raspberry liqueur like Chambord
- 2 oz soda water or club soda
- ice
- lemon wheel or fresh raspberries for garnish
- mini clothespin and small printed “Jolene” lyric card
Instructions
Raspberry Syrup
- If you decided you’d like to make this drink even more sassy try making your own raspberry syrup. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water and 3/4 fresh raspberries in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, 5 minutes. remove from heat. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and discard solids. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Mix Your Cocktail
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add raspberry vodka, syrup, lemon juice, and raspberry liqueur. Shake until chilled.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water or club soda.
Garnish
- Add some fresh raspberries to the glass, maybe even a spritz of edible glitter.
- Attach your “Jolene” car with a mini clothespin for that perfect Instagram moment.
Notes
Join The Conversation below
What’s Your Favourite Dolly song. Maybe you did a different card that incorporated those lyrics. Would you host a Dolly Parton inspired party? Tag us on Instagram.
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