Description
Kentucky Lemonade is a refreshing drink that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With its vibrant blend of fresh lemon juice, invigorating mint, and fizzy ginger ale, this delightful beverage is perfect for picnics, parties, or simply relaxing on your porch. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also customizable—allowing you to adjust the sweetness to suit your taste. Best of all, it can be enjoyed by everyone by making a non-alcoholic version. This invigorating lemonade will become your go-to drink for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 6 cups ginger ale
- Additional lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup by combining sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved, then simmer for 1-2 minutes and remove from heat.
- Mix cooled syrup with fresh lemon juice and mint leaves in a large pitcher. Let cool completely.
- Strain the mixture through a fine strainer into the pitcher to remove solids.
- Add ginger ale and stir well.
- Serve over ice in glasses garnished with lemon slices and mint sprigs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a non-alcoholic version, omit bourbon and use extra ginger ale or sparkling water. Experiment with flavors by adding fruit purees like raspberry or strawberry for a fruity twist.