5 from 15 votes
Whiskey Lemonade Recipe with Honey Simple Syrup
This whiskey lemonade blends the sharpness of fresh lemonade with the sweetness of honey simple syrup infused with herbs, and a shot of whiskey. The syrup is made by simmering honey, water, and herb stems to infuse subtle herbal notes, which balance the drink's citrus and spirit elements. Finished with soda and garnished with herb leaves and lemon slices, the cocktail offers a refreshing, lightly sweet, and herbal flavor.
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey raw
- ½ cup water
- 1-2 herb stems basil, rosemary, lavendar or mint with a few leaves reserved for garnish, stems only
- ¼ cup lemonade
- 1 whiskey shot quantity, good quality
- ¼ cup soda
- lemon fresh slices, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring water and honey to a boil. Reduce heat, add an herbal sprig and simmer for 15 minutes or until reduced by half. Let cool.
- Fill a short glass with ice and add one shot of whiskey. Add lemonade, soda and ½ to 1 teaspoon of honey simple syrup or to taste. Add reserved herb and lemon garnish and serve.
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