Bourbon Mint Lemonade
A sweet and refreshing summer cocktail, using bourbon, fresh mint and lemons, and a splash of soda.
Servings 1
Calories 147kcal
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
Make Ahead Tip: The lemonade can be made up to 4 or 5 days in advance and kept in the fridge. The longer it sits, the mintier it will be.
Alcohol Free Version: Skip the bourbon. Serve the lemonade by itself fresh out of the fridge, or with a splash of soda. Ice is optional. For a little more depth, add a splash of ginger ale instead of soda.
Other Fun Versions:
- 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.