Upgraded Lynchburg Lemonade Recipe

By
Jeff Lucas
Jeff Lucas
Jeff Lucas enjoys traveling the world in search of new cocktails and exotic spirits. He is based in New York and holds a Barsmarts Wired certificate.
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Updated August 30, 2018
Lynchburg lemonade cocktail
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The Lynchburg Lemonade was the center of a legal battle between a restaurant owner and the Jack Daniels Distillery. While that drink was much ado about nothing, this version is worth fighting over.

Note: To make rich simple syrup, combine 1 cup water with 2 cups sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using. Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Recipe Details

Upgraded Lynchburg Lemonade Recipe

Active 5 mins
Total 5 mins
Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces overproof bourbon, such as Booker's
  • 1/2 ounce crème de peche, such as Combier
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 1 lemon
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice, from 1 lime
  • 1/4 ounce rich simple syrup (see Notes)
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters
  • 3/4 ounce club soda
  • Garnish: lemon twist

Directions

  1. Add bourbon, crème de peche, lemon and lime juice, rich simple syrup, and angostura to a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice and shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds.

  2. Strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon twist.

Special equipment

Cocktail shaker

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