If you're on the bourbon and whiskey train then this Blueberry Mint Bourbon Lemonade is for you! You can batch this cocktail for the adults for your next party and make this delicious Strawberry Lemonade for the kiddos.
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Why I Love this Recipe
Bourbon Lemonade is just one of those perfect summer cocktails! Serve this for an uber refreshing summertime drink that goes perfectly with the muddled mint and sweetness from the lemonade. Great to kick back and relax after a long day. If that day was extra long fear not because its just as delicious if you opt for a double.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Mint
- Blueberries
- Simple Syrup – honey or agave is a great substitution if you don't want to make it yourself!
- Lemon - honestly regular lemons or meyer lemons work in this!
- Bourbon – Thomas and I personally like to go with Bulleit Bourbon when making this cocktail. Bulleit is light on the spiciness with notes of maple and oak. The toffee/caramel flavor on the finish is Thomas's favorite part and pairs surprisingly well with the mint and blueberry used in this cocktail. If you are looking for a more floral fruity type Bourbon to make with this cocktail, Thomas suggests going with the small batch from Four Roses. You really can not go wrong either way!
- Crushed Ice
How to Make Blueberry Bourbon Lemonade
- In your cocktail shaker muddle the mint leaves, blueberries, simple syrup and lemon juice together. Pour in the bourbon and shake.
- Fill a glass with crushed ice and pour over the ice without straining. Garnish with a whole mint leaf and blueberries
Tips & Tricks
Before we make this Bourbon Lemonade we have to talk about bourbon. There are a variety of different types that give off some pretty different tasting notes. Some are more spice forward, others can be a bit sweeter, and then there are the floral and fruity types.
If you are looking to explore different types of bourbons here is a good starting point, not that there are a lot of other flavor profiles besides the ones listed below:
- Sweet Bourbons: Makers Mark or Bulleit
- Spicy Bourbons: Old Forester or Willet Rye
- Floral Bourbons: Four Roses Small Batch
The good news is that this Bourbon Lemonade goes great with just about all of the different types of Bourbon.
FAQs
What should I mix bourbon with?
My personal preference is lemonade - but many people love it neat, on the rocks, with a splash of water, with a soda like coca-cola, a splash of ginger beer or some bitters!
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Blueberry Mint Bourbon Lemonade
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10-15 fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, plus more for garnish
- 2 ounce simple syrup (or a squirt of honey)
- 2 lemon, juiced
- 4 ounces bourbon
- crushed ice
Instructions
- In your cocktail shaker muddle the mint leaves, blueberries, simple syrup and lemon juice together. Pour in the bourbon and shake.
- Fill a glass with crushed ice and pour over the ice without straining. Garnish with a whole mint leaf and blueberries
Notes
- Sweet Bourbons: Makers Mark or Bulleit
- Spicy Bourbons: Old Forester or Willet Rye
- Floral Bourbons: Four Roses Small Batch or Woodford Reserve
So damn good!!! Make it now, do not pass go.
I made this cocktail and it was incredible! Mine didn’t have the same bright red color as yours though. Any suggestions on how to get the same color?
I'd say mine is more pink from the juice inside the blueberries!! Just kinda depends on the fruit you buy and how ripe it is!
So tasty! I want to make a big batch for a party... what could I do for a hack to muddle a large amount?
This cocktail looks phenomenal. I love blueberry flavored bourbon cocktails. If y’all love bourbon you should totally try Angel’s Envy!! I’m from Louisville, KY and we love our whiskies 😉 Cheers!
I really enjoyed this drink. It was so refreshing and I especially loved all the blueberries. I tried the recipe using fresh and frozen and really enjoyed both ways!
Hi! Would you recommend regular lemons or Meyer lemons for this recipe? Can't wait to make this!
honestly - either!!
Can you tell me where you got these drink glasses?
Thanks so much!!!
I wish I knew! My prop stylist brought them for the shoot
This drink is delicious. I did strain the blueberry and mint bits out. Didn’t seem right drinking the chunks. But quite the refreshing drink.
I was wondering about that too.
So good! Made with 4 roses bourbon and was absolutely perfect! Blueberries are in season and on sale right now! Even lemons are on sale! We have mint growing like crazy this time of year, so this was a great time to try this, our new favorite summer drink! Plus it’s healthy! Lol! Thanks Gaby for another delicious recipe!
Made these last night and they are fabulous! Used Buffalo Trace bourbon. We also added some ice in the shaker to make them extra cold. All the flavors work together perfectly; not too sweet, not tart. I used simple syrup. Will make again and again!
Delicious! I floated club soda on top and loved it!
So refreshing and pure summery perfection.
Yum! Making this today. I froze my Meyer lemon juice into ice cubes. How much lemon juice would you estimate is needed in ounces? Thanks!!!
1 lemon is roughly 3 and 5 tablespoons of juice
Perfect Friday-end-of-week refreshing attitude adjuster!