Bourbon Spiked Lemonade

Our refreshing, spirits-filled lemonade includes lemon and orange juices along with a generous dose of bourbon. MORE+ LESS-

By Becky Rosenthal

August 7, 2013

Ingredients

1 1/2

cups water

cup sugar

cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)

1/2

cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)

oz (3/4 cup) bourbon

Orange and lemon slices

Fresh mint leaves

Club soda

Fresh mint sprigs

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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. Add orange slices, lemon slices and mint leaves.
3

To serve, pour lemonade over ice into cups, filling each half full. Top each with club soda. Garnish with mint sprigs.