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Upgraded Lynchburg Lemonade
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.
About the Author: Jeff Lucas enjoys gadgets and exotic spirits. When it comes to food and drink he'll try anything at least once. You can follow his cocktail musings on twitter @the_mixlab and his blog at themixlab.wordpress.com
About This Recipe
| Yield: | makes 1 cocktail |
| Active time: | 5 minutes |
| Total time: | 5 minutes |
| Special equipment: | Cocktail shaker |
| This recipe appears in: | Cocktail Overhaul: Lynchburg Lemonade |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces overproof bourbon, such as Booker's
- 1/2 ounce creme 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
Procedures
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1
Add bourbon, creme 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.
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2
Strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon twist.
