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Bourbon Lemonade

A porch-friendly bourbon drink with lemonade that is simple, bright, and easy to scale up.

EasyBourbonWhiskeySweetCitrusRefreshing
A bright, golden-yellow Bourbon Lemonade served over plenty of ice cubes in a highball glass, garnished simply with a fresh lemon wheel and a mint leaf.
Difficulty Easy
Glass Highball
Ice Build over ice
Tools None

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Bourbon Use something you enjoy in mixed drinks.
  • 4–5 oz Lemonade Sweet-tart and easy.
  • Optional splash Soda water Adds bubbles and lightens it up.

How to make it

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add bourbon.
  3. Top with lemonade.
  4. Add a splash of soda water if you want it lighter.
  5. Stir gently.

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