California Lemonade

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.

10% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

5 min

Time

210 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Whiskey

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

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

  1. Shake all ingredients (except carbonated water) with ice and strain into a collins glass over shaved ice.

  2. Fill with carbonated water and stir.

  3. Decorate with slices of orange and lemon.

  4. 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

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