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Flavorful Smoked Bourbon Lemonade

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A refreshing cocktail combining smoky bourbon, bright fresh lemon juice, and aromatic smoked rosemary for a unique and easy-to-make drink.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz bourbon whiskey (e.g., Buffalo Trace or Bulleit)
  • 4 oz fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons)
  • 1 oz simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, plus extra for garnish
  • 4 oz cold water or sparkling water
  • Ice cubes (about 6-8 medium cubes)

Instructions

  1. Hold one rosemary sprig with tongs and carefully pass it through a small flame from a kitchen torch or candle for 5-7 seconds until it starts to release fragrant smoke. Place the smoked sprig into your cocktail shaker immediately.
  2. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the rosemary in the shaker about 5-6 times to release oils without shredding leaves too much.
  3. Pour in 2 oz bourbon, 4 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1 oz simple syrup into the shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes (about 6-8 medium cubes).
  5. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold and frosty.
  6. Fill your serving glass with fresh ice and strain the cocktail over it, ensuring no rosemary bits get through.
  7. Add 4 oz cold still or sparkling water to the glass and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.
  8. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a thin lemon wheel on the rim.

Notes

Smoke the rosemary lightly to avoid bitterness. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Do not over-muddle rosemary to prevent bitterness. Chill ingredients and glassware for a crisp drink. For a stronger smoke flavor, smoke the garnish rosemary sprig or infuse bourbon beforehand. Substitute simple syrup with honey or agave for lower sugar. Non-alcoholic version can be made using smoked black tea or liquid smoke.

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