Dierks' Lemonade Recipe
lemon bourbon juice, fresh simple syrup muddled ON A BEACH lemonade & sparkling water
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Muddle & Flavor
Build & Top
Garnish
Method
Cocktail Base
Measure
Measure 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz fresh simple syrup into a mixing glass or shaker.
Muddle & Flavor
Muddle
Place 1 lemon wedge and the mint leaves (if using) into the mixing glass. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press and twist 6–8 times to release oils and additional juice — do not pulverize the mint, just bruise it to release aroma.
Build & Mix
Combine and Shake
Add the measured bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the muddled lemon and mint. Fill the shaker with ice (about 3/4 full), cap, and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.
Strain Over Ice
Fill a Collins or highball glass with cubed ice (about 1 cup). Double-strain the cocktail into the glass to remove solids and mint bits.
Top
Add 3 oz chilled lemonade and gently stir once to combine. Top with 2 oz sparkling water to add effervescence. Give a very light stir to integrate without flattening the bubbles.