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This is my official drink of summer. I’m calling it now. Imagine sitting on your back porch, watching the bunnies munching on some clover, sprinklers on the lawn, and everything is green around you. And you’re sipping an ice cold glass of bourbon mint lemonade.
Now that’s a day I can get behind.
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But don’t let the summer visions limit you. This drink is refreshing enough for the hottest of hot summer days. But it’s also warming, the bourbon surrounding all your insides with its sweet glow. It’s perfect for watching those summer thunderstorms roll on through, or the breezy evenings catching up around a fire pit (maybe while eating some banana boat sundaes?).
I’ve always thought that adding bourbon to lemonade is the perfect way to bring a little buzz into a classic summer treat. Adding mint just felt like a natural progression. And it’s an instant winner. The mint is fresh. The lemons are bright. The sugar is inviting. And the bourbon is cozy.
Bourbon Mint Lemonade
Ingredients
Mint Infused Lemonade
- 4-7 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 15-18 Mint Leaves freshly picked
- 1 Cup Lemon Juice (about 4-5 large freshly squeezed lemons)
Bourbon Mint Lemonade
- 2 Oz Mint Infused Lemonade
- 2 Oz Bourbon
- Ice
- 2 Mint Leaves for garnish
- 1 Lemon Slice for garnish
- 1 splash Club Soda
Instructions
Mint Infused Lemonade
- Add one cup of water, the sugar, and 10-12 of the mint leaves (tearing in quarters just before adding) to a small saucepan. Heat on medium high, stirring regularly until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat, and let it sit for about an hour.
- In a 2-liter pitcher, add the mint syrup you just made to the lemon juice and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well and then taste. Add more cold water as needed. I usually use between 5 and 6 cups.
- Add the rest of the mint leaves, tearing in half just before adding. Store in the fridge until chilled, about an hour or more.
Bourbon Mint Lemonade
- Add the bourbon, mint lemonade, and ice to a shaker and mix until combined. Strain over fresh ice into a double old fashioned glass. Add a splash of club soda and stir gently. Garnish with a lemon slice and fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- Add a teaspoon of flavored syrup, like strawberry or raspberry.
- Try making the simple syrup with basil instead of mint.
- Make it a limeade, with fresh lime juice instead of lemons.
This mint lemonade sounds so refreshing! I’ll try this recipe for this summer season!
Thanks, it’s super refreshing! I hope you love it 🙂
Yum, I’ll be making a batch of these this weekend!
Yay! Let me know how it goes.
Ooooo this sounds amazing. I love a mint lemonade but spiked sounds even better!
Agreed! It’s pretty great without the bourbon, but spiking it elevates for sure.
This kind of drink sounds right up my alley. I could use a refreshing minty lemonade beverage – and add bourbon for the right kick! Yum!
Exactly! It’s super refreshing with just enough bourbon to warm you up inside.
This sounds refreshing and relaxing all at the same time!
Thanks! It definitely is both of those.
Yes, this sounds great! I still have about half a bottle of bourbon but haven’t been sure what to do with it (I’m not a huge fan of just drinking it on the rocks). This would be a great use for it!
I have plenty of ideas for bourbon cocktails if you need more! It’s my favorite liquor, so I love drinking it in any form.
Yum! I love mint and lemonade and this sounds like the perfect summer party drink!
Ooh yes! A big batch would be perfect for a summer party or backyard barbecue.