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Bourbon Lemonade
5 from 15 votes

Bourbon Lemonade

Bourbon Lemonade offers two preparation options: a quick mix of pre-made lemonade and bourbon, or a homemade version using fresh lemon juice, mint, simple syrup, and water blended with bourbon. The drink is served chilled over ice and garnished with fruit like lemon slices and pomegranate seeds. It balances bourbon's warmth with the tartness and sweetness of lemonade, presenting a refreshing cocktail that can be customized with garnishes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Servings: 8
Calories: 294 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Bourbon Lemonade Ingredients:
  • 2 3/4 - 3 cups lemonade pre-made, 650-750 ml
  • 1 - 2 cups bourbon 240-480 ml
  • Fruit lemon, lime, etc. for garnish, slices
  • ice cubes
Homemade Bourbon Lemonade Ingredients:
  • 8 lemon juiced, plural
  • 1 mint bunch
  • 1 -2 cups bourbon 240-480 ml
  • 2/3 cup simple syrup 160 ml
  • 2 3/4 - 3 cups water cold, 650-750 ml
  • pomegranate seeds for garnish, pomegranate seeds and lemon slices
  • lemon for garnish, pomegranate seeds and lemon slices
  • ice cubes

Instructions

How To Make Bourbon Lemonade
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  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 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.

Notes

  • Select a bourbon brand that suits your preference to customize the drink's character.
  • Use a variety of fresh fruits like lemon, lime, or pomegranate for garnish to add visual appeal and subtle flavor.
  • Chilling or freezing garnishes helps keep the drink cooler longer without diluting it too quickly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 294kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Sugar 20g (40%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 294

% Daily Value*

Calories 294kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Sugar 20g 40%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.