Get the Authentic Recipe for Jack Daniel's Lynchburg Lemonade (2024)

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Updated on 02/6/24

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The Ingredients You Need for a Real Lynchburg Lemonade

To mix up an authentic Lynchburg lemonade, you will need just four ingredients, a tall glass, and some ice. The featured ingredient is, of course, the famous Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, and this is by far one of the best drinks for it. There is something magical about the whiskey's smoky sweetness in this tart, sparkling mixed drink.

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In addition to whiskey, you'll need the orange liqueur triple sec, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and lemon-lime soda, plus lemon slices for garnish. Once you've gathered your ingredients, all you have to do is pour the whiskey, triple sec, and lemon juice into a collins glass (or another tall glass), add ice, top with the soda, stir, and garnish, After one taste, you'll realize why it's long been a favorite.

Tips for the Best Lynchburg Lemonade

The whiskey—You can, of course, pour a whiskey other than Jack Daniel's into this co*cktail, and it will be pretty good, but it's not an authentic Lynchburg lemonade. Should you decide to change up the whiskey, go with another Tennessee whiskey or a full-flavored bourbon.
The orange liqueur—Choose a quality triple sec. Whatever you do, stay away from those $5 specials that are so common at the liquor store. They're too sweet and unnaturally flavored to do any co*cktail any good.
The lemon juice—Freshly squeezed lemon juice really does make the best Lynchburg lemonade. One average lemon should yield enough juice for two drinks. Let it reach room temperature and roll it under the palm of your hand on the counter to maximize the juice.
The soda—The choices for lemon-lime soda are vast. Sprite, 7-Up, and Sierra Mist are all popular options. If you want a splash of something really interesting, try Fever-Tree Sparkling Lemon.

Get the Authentic Recipe for Jack Daniel's Lynchburg Lemonade (4)

What You'll Need To Make This Lynchburg Lemonade Recipe

A co*cktail Jigger

A Sleek Bar Spoon

A Collins Glass

"Super refreshing and easy to throw together, the Lynchburg lemonade is a great way to enjoy whiskey in warm weather. Definitely use fresh lemon juice and feel free to add an additional splash of whiskey for an added kick." —Tom Macy

Get the Authentic Recipe for Jack Daniel's Lynchburg Lemonade (8)

A Note From Our Recipe Tester

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces Tennessee whiskey (preferably Jack Daniel's)
1 ounce triple sec
1 ounce lemon juice
4 ounces lemon-lime soda
Lemon slices, for garnish

Steps to Make It

Gather the ingredients.
Pour the whiskey, triple sec, and lemon juice into a collins glass and add ice.
Top with soda. Stir well and garnish with lemon slices.

Recipe Variations

Try it with sour mix—Some people prefer to use sour mix rather than lemon juice. This will make the drink slightly sweeter, but with a premium triple sec, that shouldn't throw the drink's flavor balance off too much.
Make a big batch—Quickly transform this recipe into a tasty party punch by mixing 1 part each of whiskey, lemon juice, and triple sec with 4 parts soda in a punch bowl. Garnish it with lemon wedges.
Simplify it with just lemonade and whiskey—If you want to make a simplewhiskey and lemonade drink, do yourself a favor and make it with homemade lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Use a 2-ounce shot of whiskey and 4 to 6 ounces of lemonade, depending on your taste.

How Strong Is the Lynchburg Lemonade?

The Lynchburg Lemonade is a relatively mild drink. On average, its alcohol content is around 8 percent ABV (16 proof), which is a little lighter than a glass of wine. However, this drink has been known to get people drunker than they expected. Other than drinking too many, the problem often comes from overpouring the whiskey. To keep the drink under control, maintain a balance of flavor, and to help prevent hangovers, stick to the standard 1 1/2-ounce shot.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
192	Calories
0g	Fat
23g	Carbs
0g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	192
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 20mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 12mg	59%
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 55mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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lemonade
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