Lynchburg Lemonade

Leave the regular lemonade for the kids and mix up this Lynchburg Lemonade for your next BBQ. This Jack Daniels-spiked lemonade that is surprisingly smooth, with just a little bit of whiskey kick!

Why this recipe is so famous

The $13 million Lynchburg Lemonade cocktail was subject to a huge lawsuit back in the ’80s when Jack Daniel’s first started promoting it – which solidified this cocktail’s place in pop culture. Who doesn’t want to try the cocktail that was the subject of a $13 million lawsuit?!

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It’s kind of the cocktail equivalent to that Neiman Marcus cookie recipe that comes around in chain letters every once in a while.

While this cocktail won’t cost you $13 million, it will sneak up on you like it’s smooth-talking Eastern cousin, the Long Island Iced Tea.

This sweet lemonade cocktail is perfect for serving at summer backyard parties – or just mix up a glass for a refreshing summer drink on the porch.

Ingredients you will need

This recipe is made in a 2-quart pitcher. I have also included instructions for making single glasses in the tips below.

How to Make a Lynchburg Lemonade

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1. Using a citrus juicer, juice your lemons and strain to remove any seeds or pulp. Add to pitcher.

1. Add remaining ingredients to the pitcher and stir well.

1. Fill mason jars with ice.

1. Pour into mason jars. Garnish with a lemon slice and serve with cute paper straws!

Expert Tips and FAQs

• You can swap the lemon juice for sour mix if you prefer.
• If preparing ahead of time, add all ingredients except the lemon-lime soda, add that just before serving.

To make 1 drink:

• 1 oz Jack Daniel’s
• 1 oz triple sec
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 4 oz lemon-lime soda

More Recipes You Might Like

• While you’re juicing those lemons, be sure to try our lemon poppyseed muffin recipe or our glazed lemon loaf.
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• Lemonade lovers, be sure to try my Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade. It’s my all-time favorite summer drink!
• Don’t miss my Pink Lemonade Cake, Lemon Bars, and my Lemon Streusel Squares as well.
• Also check out my Frozen Lemonade a perfect Summer drink!

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This post originally appeared here on Apr 22, 2018 and has since been updated with new photos and helpful tips.