Kentucky Bourbon Lemonade
Fresh lemonade is a must for summer and this Kentucky Bourbon Lemonade is something I look forward to making when the dog days of summer arrive. It's a refreshing southern cocktail that combines the tartness of lemons with the smooth, rich flavor of bourbon.
Servings: 3
Equipment
Ingredients
Mint Simple Syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup mint leaves
Remaining Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup bourbon
- 2 cups ginger ale
- mint leave for serving
Instructions
- Place the granulated sugar, water, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer for 2 minutes and then remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.Pour through a strainer set over a glass measuring cup or bowl and press on the mint leaves with the back of a spoon to get all the liquid out.Refrigerate until needed.
- In a pitcher stir together the simple syrup, lemon juice, and bourbon.Add ginger ale just before ready to serve.
- Fill glasses with ice and then fill with lemonade. Garnish with mint.
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 323IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg