
California Lemonade
Blended whiskey shaken with lemon, lime, sugar and a whisper of grenadine, then topped with sparkling water over shaved ice. Lemonade for grown-ups.
Easy
Difficulty
5 min
Time
210 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lime(optional)· not in your barJuice of 1
- Whiskey· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Bourbon — sweeter, Rye Whiskey — spicier
- Powdered Sugar· not in your bar1 tblsp
Or swap: Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly, Sugar — stir well to dissolve
- Lemon(optional)· not in your barJuice of 1
- Grenadine· not in your bar1/4 tsp
Or swap: Raspberry Syrup — berry-forward, same blush
- Soda Water· not in your bar
Or swap: Lemon-Lime Soda — sweeter, citrusy, Tonic Water — adds a bittersweet edge
Instructions
Shake all ingredients (except carbonated water) with ice and strain into a collins glass over shaved ice.
Fill with carbonated water and stir.
Decorate with slices of orange and lemon.
Add the cherry and serve with a straw.
Pairs well with
Fizzy whiskey lemonade goes down easy with sunny picnic finger food:
- Turkey club pinwheels
- Kettle chips
- Strawberry and basil skewers
- Lemon bars




