Whiskey Lemonade

This whiskey lemonade recipe is easy to make with just 3 ingredients and tastes so refreshing!

When life gives you lemonade…

…I vote we make whiskey lemonade cocktails for happy hour! ♡

This simple 3-ingredient whiskey cocktail has long been one of my faves, especially for summertime entertaining. I love it because it always tastes super refreshing, especially served up on the rocks with a hint of fresh rosemary or mint. It can be made with either homemade or store-bought lemonade, and adjusted to taste as sweet or as tart as you prefer. It’s also an absolute breeze to make in less than 5 minutes, whether you’re mixing up a single serving or batching a big pitcher for a crowd. And mostly, it’s just delightful!

If you are a fan of bourbon (or really, any type of whiskey) and lemonade, I highly recommend giving this one a try.

Let’s make some cocktails!

Whiskey Lemonade Ingredients:

To make whiskey lemonade cocktails, you will need 3 easy ingredients:

• Lemonade: Either homemade or store-bought.
• Whiskey: I usually make whiskey lemonades with bourbon, but any type of whiskey you love will work!
• Fresh herbs: A sprig of rosemary or fresh mint for muddling, plus an extra sprig for garnish if you would like.
• Ice: For serving.

Also, if you would like your whiskey cocktails to be a bit sweeter, you are welcome to also stir in a teaspoon or two of maple syrup.

How To Make Whiskey Lemonade:

To make a whiskey lemonade drink, simply…

1. Muddle. Add the bourbon, lemonade, and a sprig of fresh rosemary or mint to a cocktail shaker. Use a cocktail muddler (or the end of a thick wooden spoon) to briefly muddle the herb.
2. Strain. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
3. Serve. Topped with an extra sprig of rosemary or fresh mint, plus a lemon peel or slice, if desired.

Ways To Customize Your Cocktail:

There are lots of fun ways that you can gussy this cocktail up a bit. For example, feel free to…

• Add heat. Feel free to muddle in a slice of jalapeño or stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper to kick this cocktail up a spicy notch.
• Add warming spices. I also love stirring in a cinnamon stick, a few whole cloves, and/or a star anise to add some warming spices to this drink (especially in the wintertime).
• Make it sparkle. For a sparkling cocktail, feel free to use sparkling lemonade instead. (Or you are welcome to add a splash of sparkling water on top.)
• Make it boozier. For a boozier cocktail, feel free to also add in a splash of Grand Marnier.

Whiskey Lemonade

5 from 5 votes

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Makes: 1 serving

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This whiskey lemonade recipe is easy to make with just 3 ingredients and tastes so refreshing!  See notes above for extra ingredients that you are welcome to add as well.

Ingredients

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• 1.5 ounces (3 tablespoons) whiskey
• 3 ounces (1/3 cup) lemonade, homemade or store-bought
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary or mint
• ice

Instructions

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  Muddle.  Add the bourbon, lemonade, and a sprig of fresh rosemary or mint to a cocktail shaker.  Use a cocktail muddler (or the end of a thick wooden spoon) to briefly muddle the herb.
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  Strain. Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass filled with ice.
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  Serve.  Serve immediately, garnished with an extra sprig of rosemary or fresh mint, plus a lemon peel or slice, if desired.

Notes

If you would like a sweeter cocktail, feel free to stir a teaspoon of two of maple syrup into the cocktail before straining.

Additional Info

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!