Whiskey Lemonade (original) (raw)
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This whiskey lemonade recipe is easy to make with just 3 ingredients and tastes so refreshing!
When life gives you lemonade…
…I vote we make whiskey lemonade cocktails for happy hour! ♡
This simple 3-ingredient whiskey cocktail has long been one of my faves, especially for summertime entertaining. I love it because it always tastes super refreshing, especially served up on the rocks with a hint of fresh rosemary or mint. It can be made with either homemade or store-bought lemonade, and adjusted to taste as sweet or as tart as you prefer. It’s also an absolute breeze to make in less than 5 minutes, whether you’re mixing up a single serving or batching a big pitcher for a crowd. And mostly, it’s just delightful!
If you are a fan of bourbon (or really, any type of whiskey) and lemonade, I highly recommend giving this one a try.
Let’s make some cocktails!
Whiskey Lemonade Ingredients:
To make whiskey lemonade cocktails, you will need 3 easy ingredients:
- Lemonade: Either homemade or store-bought.
- Whiskey: I usually make whiskey lemonades with bourbon, but any type of whiskey you love will work!
- Fresh herbs: A sprig of rosemary or fresh mint for muddling, plus an extra sprig for garnish if you would like.
- Ice: For serving.
Also, if you would like your whiskey cocktails to be a bit sweeter, you are welcome to also stir in a teaspoon or two of maple syrup.
How To Make Whiskey Lemonade:
To make a whiskey lemonade drink, simply…
- Muddle. Add the bourbon, lemonade, and a sprig of fresh rosemary or mint to a cocktail shaker. Use a cocktail muddler (or the end of a thick wooden spoon) to briefly muddle the herb.
- Strain. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
- Serve. Topped with an extra sprig of rosemary or fresh mint, plus a lemon peel or slice, if desired.
Ways To Customize Your Cocktail:
There are lots of fun ways that you can gussy this cocktail up a bit. For example, feel free to…
- Add heat. Feel free to muddle in a slice of jalapeño or stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper to kick this cocktail up a spicy notch.
- Add warming spices. I also love stirring in a cinnamon stick, a few whole cloves, and/or a star anise to add some warming spices to this drink (especially in the wintertime).
- Make it sparkle. For a sparkling cocktail, feel free to use sparkling lemonade instead. (Or you are welcome to add a splash of sparkling water on top.)
- Make it boozier. For a boozier cocktail, feel free to also add in a splash of Grand Marnier. Print
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Description
This whiskey lemonade recipe is easy to make with just 3 ingredients and tastes so refreshing! See notes above for extra ingredients that you are welcome to add as well.
- 1.5 ounces (3 tablespoons) whiskey
- 3 ounces (1/3 cup) lemonade, homemade or store-bought
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary or mint
- ice
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- Muddle. Add the bourbon, lemonade, and a sprig of fresh rosemary or mint to a cocktail shaker. Use a cocktail muddler (or the end of a thick wooden spoon) to briefly muddle the herb.
- Strain. Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass filled with ice.
- Serve. Serve immediately, garnished with an extra sprig of rosemary or fresh mint, plus a lemon peel or slice, if desired.
Notes
If you would like a sweeter cocktail, feel free to stir a teaspoon of two of maple syrup into the cocktail before straining.
posted on July 30, 2019 by Ali