Bourbon Spiked Lemonade

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Bourbon Spiked Lemonade
20 min.
6
216kcal

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Looking for a refreshing beverage that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors? Look no further than our Bourbon Spiked Lemonade! This delightful drink is not only a crowd-pleaser but also caters to a variety of dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free. With just 20 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch that serves six, making it ideal for gatherings, picnics, or a relaxing evening at home.

The star of this recipe is the homemade simple syrup, crafted by simmering water and sugar until perfectly dissolved. This syrup forms the base of our lemonade, which is then elevated with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon and orange juices. The addition of bourbon adds a warm, rich depth that transforms this classic drink into something truly special.

To enhance the experience, we incorporate fresh mint leaves and vibrant citrus slices, creating a visually stunning presentation that’s as delightful to look at as it is to sip. Topped off with a splash of club soda, this Bourbon Spiked Lemonade is both invigorating and refreshing, making it the perfect companion for any occasion. So gather your friends, pour over ice, and enjoy a taste of summer in every glass!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups water 
  • cup sugar 
  • cup juice of lemon fresh ( 4 lemons)
  • 0.5 cup orange juice fresh ( 1 orange)
  • 0.8 cup bourbon 
  • slices optional: lemon 
  • serving mint leaves fresh
  • serving seltzer water 
  • serving mint leaves fresh

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. In 2-quart saucepan, mix water and sugar; heat to a simmer. Simmer about 5 minutes to create a simple syrup. Once sugar is dissolved, let liquid cool.
  2. In large pitcher, combine simple syrup, lemon juice, orange juice and bourbon; stir with wooden spoon.
  3. Add orange slices, lemon slices and mint leaves.
  4. To serve, pour lemonade over ice into cups, filling each half full. Top each with club soda.
  5. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories216kcal
Protein0.8%
Fat1.45%
Carbs97.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.1
Glycemic Load
24.39
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
2.3817391001984%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
2.37mg
Hesperetin
8.71mg
Naringenin
1.01mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:216.45kcal
10.82%
Fat:0.25g
0.39%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.14%
Carbohydrates:38.31g
12.77%
Net Carbohydrates:38.09g
13.85%
Sugar:36.06g
40.06%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:4.37mg
0.19%
Alcohol:10.02g
100%
Alcohol %:6.85%
100%
Protein:0.31g
0.62%
Vitamin C:26.8mg
32.48%
Folate:14.84µg
3.71%
Potassium:88mg
2.51%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.06%
Copper:0.04mg
1.76%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.43%
Magnesium:5.67mg
1.42%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.23%
Vitamin A:58.19IU
1.16%