Sip on a bourbon lemonade for the warm spring evenings

By Georgina Torbet Published April 23, 2025

Templeton

When the weather warms up, there’s nothing like a glass of fresh lemonade to sip in the heat. And if you’re a cocktail lover, then that can be a great inspiration for a drink too. The combination of lemon juice, honey, and iced tea is a classic one for a reason, and one way to make it even better is to add a shot of bourbon.

That’s the idea behind this recipe from Templeton, using its Fortitude bourbon in a fresh and crisp lemonade recipe that is perfect for enjoying at a picnic or as the evenings get warmer and we all start to head outside to enjoy the balmy spring weather after a long and cold winter. Or alternatively, if you’re looking for something fruitier, then you can make use of Templeton’s well known rye whiskey for a Rye Smash with blackberries and amaretto.

Templeton Rye Smash

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Templeton Straight Rye Whiskey
0.5 oz Amaretto
1.5 oz Sour Mix
3-4 fresh blackberries
Splash of soda

Method:

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Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a rocks or highball glass with ice. Top with splash of soda and fresh berries

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Ingredients:

2 oz Templeton FORTITUDE Bourbon
1 oz fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz honey
Premium iced tea
Lemon wheel

Method:

Combine Tempelton FORTITUDE Bourbon, lemon juice, and honey in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into an ice filled glass. Top off with iced tea and garnish with a lemon wheel.

Georgina Torbet

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Georgina Torbet is a cocktail enthusiast based in Berlin, with an ever-growing gin collection and a love for trying out new…

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