Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFortinaGrandpa's Lemonade Recipe

Grandpa's Lemonade Recipe

Inspired by Fortina
Time20m
Serves1

bourbon, fresh berries, lemon

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Ingredients

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Liquids

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Berries

    Wash the fresh mixed berries thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel before using.

  2. 2

    Juice the Lemon

    Squeeze the juice from one fresh lemon to yield about 1 oz of lemon juice. Strain it if you prefer a seedless lemonade.

  3. 3

    Make Simple Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water (1:1 ratio). Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow it to cool before using.

Mixing

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add the bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

  2. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice. Top it off with club soda to add some fizz.

  3. 6

    Garnish

    Add the washed fresh mixed berries to the glass for garnish. Squeeze a lemon wedge over the drink for added flavor, and then drop it in.

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