Bourbon Lemonade

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If you’re want a quick easy yet invigorating drink, you’ve gotta try this super easy Bourbon Lemonade Recipe. It’s a smooth and sweet cocktail that is great for parties, holidays and the perfect choice when you just want a drink to enjoy. 

What’s super exciting is that this whiskey mixed drink recipe only uses 2 ingredients if you start with store-bought lemonade. Or you can even make your own homemade lemonade.

Related Link : Peach Bourbon Smash.

All you need a regular pitcher to whip it up. That’s right, no fancy cocktail shaker required, although you can go ahead and use it if you have one. Make ahead and refrigerate until need and double or triple the recipe for a crowd.

This is a good drink recipe for gatherings, potlucks, meal trains, pool parties. Plus, it is really easy to change it up to suit your – and everyone else’s – taste. You can easily swap out the, flavors, fruit or garnishes.

Why You’ll ♡ It

• Crowd pleaser and easy to triple for a crowd.
• Adaptable – many ways to make this refreshing cocktail.
• Can be prep ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Bourbon Lemonade 

 

How To Make Bourbon Lemonade

1. Add lemonade and bourbon to a pitcher and stir.
2. Pour the mixture into glasses filled with ice.
3. Garnish with fruit of your choice and serve.

How To Make Bourbon and Lemonade from Scratch

1. Cut 8 lemons in half, squeeze and strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to catch the seeds.
2. Slice 2 lemons in rings and place in a large pitcher with mint leaves.
3.  Pour lemon juice, sugar syrup, bourbon, and water into the pitcher and mix. Add pomegranate seeds.
4. Refrigerate until chilled, then serve cold over ice.

Whiskey Lemonade Cocktail Tips

• Choose your favorite bourbon brand to make your drink.
• Feel free to garnish with extra fruit, or make with a variety of colorful fruits, depending on what you have on hand. 
• Chill or even freeze your garnishes so that the drink stays cold colder longer.

Prep Ahead and Storage

Prep Ahead – If you are going to make it ahead, then mix it up but do not pour over ice or add in any garnishes until you are ready to serve.

Storage – You can store this Whiskey Cocktail in the fridge for at least 12 hours with no problem at all.

Cocktail Recipe Variations

Whilst this version is one of my favorite whiskey lemonade drink recipes – I have created many other versions based on what I have available and what guests might like. 

• Make it fizzy : top with ginger ale, club soda or seltzer water.
• Add a bit of heat : Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne or add in a jalapeno for about 10 minutes before serving.
• Add more booze : add more bourbon or more lemonade to your taste. And a bit of champagne work wonders.

Cranberry Variation

For a colorful and fun festive version, I add in 1-2 cups of cranberry juice and extra fruit. Soooooo good!

More Cocktail Recipes

Calling all cocktail lovers! Check out the selection of cocktail recipes below and let me know what you think.

• Peach Bourbon Smash.
• Lemon Drop Martini.
• Jalapeno Strawberry Margarita.
• Pomegranate Martini.
• Jamaican Rum Punch.

P.S. These sweet cocktails go down soooo easily, so make sure to drink responsibly and be mindful of your consumption.

Serving Suggestions

• Air Fryer Fried Chicken.
• Shrimp Po Boy Sandwiches.
• Bourbon Buttermilk Pie.

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