Bourbon Infused Lemonade with Honey Syrup
Bourbon, balanced with lemonade, topped with a sparkling lemon soda and enhanced with the aromatics of fresh mint, smoothed out with a pour honey syrup. Add a scoop of ice and stir - refreshment is a sip away.
Equipment
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- For the honey syrup:
- ¾ cup honey
- ½ cup water
- For the cocktail:
- 4 to 5 large mint leaves
- 1-½ ounces good bourbon, about 3 tablespoons
- ¼ cup lemonade
- ¼ cup lemon flavored soda
- 1 tablespoon honey syrup
- Sprig of mint and slice of fresh lemon for garnish
Instructions
- For the honey syrup:
- Pour the honey and the water into a small saucepan.
- Place over medium heat and warm until the honey and water are blended together, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- For the cocktail:
- Drop 4 to 5 mint leaves into the bottom of a tall glass. Muddle until the leaves are crushed to release their oils.
- Add the bourbon along with the lemonade, lemon soda, and the honey syrup.
- Stir to mix together and fill the glass with ice.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lemon.
Notes
Honey syrup is a great alternative to simple syrup, offering a depth of flavor. Keep it stored in the refrigerator.