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Bourbon Basil Lemonade recipe.

Bourbon Basil Lemonade is crisp, expressive and easy to come back to, with Bourbon, basil leaves, lemonade and lemon juice giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

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Bourbon Basil Lemonade

Description

What makes Bourbon Basil Lemonade worth making is the way its flavours move across the glass. Bourbon, basil leaves, lemonade and lemon juice give it a flavour story that is easy to understand but not boring. The best version has a clear beginning, middle and finish: aroma first, then sweetness or fruit, then enough acidity or bitterness to clean up the sip.

That makes it useful for home mixing because it feels generous without needing complicated technique.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Bourbon
  • 4 leaves Basil Leaves
  • 90 ml Lemonade
  • 15 ml lemon juice
  • 10 ml Simple Syrup

Instructions

Shake: Lightly bruise the basil, then shake all ingredients except garnish with ice.

Strain: Strain over fresh ice in a mason jar or highball glass.

Serve: Finish neatly and serve.

Recommended glassware

Mason Jar
Mason Jar (recommended)

A rustic serving vessel often used for casual cocktails and lemonades.

350–500 ml Handled or lid-friendly jar shape.

Best for: Lemonades, iced tea cocktails, casual summer drinks, punches.

Garnish: Great with fruit, mint, straws, and rustic garnish styling.

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