Lynchburg Lemonade
Bourbon, orange liqueur and lemon topped with lemonade. A Tennessee party drink.
Shaken · Highball · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 11% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Bourbon
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 90 ml Lemonade (lemon-lime soda)
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Pour 45 ml bourbon into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Top with 90 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda)
- Garnish
About the Lynchburg Lemonade
The fizz and Collins family. Tall, sour and fizzy drinks became popular in the second half of the 1800s, once soda water was easy to get. Jerry Thomas printed the Tom Collins in 1876, the Gin Fizz was a craze in New Orleans and the Rickey was born in Washington, D.C. in the 1880s. They all add soda to a sour to make it long and refreshing.
Lynchburg Lemonade FAQ
What's in a Lynchburg Lemonade?
45 ml bourbon, 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 90 ml lemonade (lemon-lime soda), garnished with lemon wheel.
How strong is a Lynchburg Lemonade?
About 11% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Lynchburg Lemonade?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Lynchburg Lemonade in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
