Bourbon Lemonade is a simple, refreshing summer cocktail that you can easily make with just 2 ingredients! Perfect summer sipper for dinners al fresco, picnics, barbecues, and simply soaking up the sunshine.
I’m all about balanced flavors — not just in food, but cocktails as well. And this Bourbon Lemonade is a delicious example of how the best of two simple ingredients can come together to create a refreshing thirst quencher.
Easy to make and endlessly sippable, this Bourbon Lemonade cocktail recipe is the perfect balance of citrusy brightness and boozy warmth. A simple, crowd-pleasing cocktail for summer entertaining or lazy weekend afternoons.
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🌟 Why this recipe works
This bold and refreshing bourbon lemonade is a simple cocktail that packs a punch.
Made with really just two main ingredients, it’s as simple as you can get!
And, the taste is amazing. So smooth, with rich, oaky notes of your favorite bourbon combined with the crisp, tart zing of lemons.
It’s the ultimate drink for hot summer days—and it’s ready in minutes!
🛒 Ingredient notes
Made with lemonade, your favorite bourbon, and garnished with lemon slices, this bourbon lemonade is perfect for summer happy hours, tailgates, or casual nights on the patio.
✅ Easy cocktail recipe
This cocktail is SO simple and easy to make.
- Add ice to a glass.
- Pour in the bourbon.
- Add the lemonade.
- Stir, garnish, serve, and enjoy.
That’s it!
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
Look for a mid-range bourbon that’s smooth with hints of vanilla, caramel, or spice. I usually use Bulleit, but Maker’s Mark and Woodford Reserve also work well without overpowering the citrus.
Yes! Bourbon lemonade is great for batching. Multiply the ingredients and mix in a large pitcher or drink dispenser. Just add ice right before serving to keep it cold without diluting the flavor.
🍽 Serving ideas
While I adore this summer sipper on its own, it’s also an amazing cocktail to serve with food. Think picnic lunches, dinners al fresco, and barbecues with this cocktail on repeat.
It’s delicious with tandoori chicken skewers and charred corn salad (both pictured above).
Or double down on bourbon flavors and enjoy it with peach bourbon grilled chicken or slow cooker honey bourbon meatballs.
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Bourbon Lemonade
Ingredients
- ice
- 4 ounces lemonade
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 lemon slice, for garnish
- optional: mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Add ice to a tall glass.
- Pour in the bourbon, then the lemonade.
- Serve garnished with a slice of lemon and mint leaves, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
