Easy Bourbon Lemonade
Bourbon lemonade is a perfect summer drink! Make fresh squeezed lemonade and swirl it with whiskey for a spicy finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Poured
- Cuisine: Cocktails
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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For the homemade lemonade (8 servings)
- 1 ½ cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (7 to 8 large lemons)*
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 7 cups water, divided
- Ice
- Fresh mint, for garnish (optional)
For the bourbon lemonade (by the glass)
- 6 ounces (3/4 cup) homemade fresh lemonade
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) bourbon
- For the garnish: Fresh mint, cocktail cherry
Instructions
- Make the lemonade: Juice the lemons. Add the sugar and 1 cup warm water to a large pitcher and stir until it is dissolved. Add 6 cups cold water and lemon juice. Refrigerate until serving.
- Serve by the glass: In a glass, pour in the lemonade and bourbon. Add ice and garnish with fresh mint and a cocktail cherry. (If you like bubbly drinks, you can always top off with soda water or ginger ale.)
- Pitcher variation: Combine the 8 cups chilled lemonade in a pitcher with 2 cups bourbon.
Notes
*Want a bigger serving and serve in a highball glass? Use 1 cup lemonade and 2 ounces bourbon.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/bourbon-lemonade/
