3 Refreshing Whiskey Limeade Recipe Variations

by Jonny Zhamat November 02, 2019

Whiskey limeade is a simple and refreshing drink that we can enjoy at any time of the day.

A distilled alcoholic beverage made from grain mash and citrusy flavor of lemons, mixing together and adding more flavors to it creates a great drink good for parties and celebrations.

Here are some recipes you can try.

1. St. Patrick's Day Drink

It's clean and it's green! You can enjoy this drink even if it's not the day of St. Patrick!

Ingredients:

Preparation :

  1. Put the cucumber, mint and lime juice in a shaker .
  2. Shake vigorously. Add ice
  3. Transfer to a glass and garnish with lime and mint.

Did you know?
Whiskey means "water of life" .
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2. Blackberry whiskey limeade

A variation of whiskey limeade with blackberry gives a little sweetness to the drink.

Ingredients :

Preparation :

  1. In a saucepan, put together water sugar and blackberries. Simmer.
  2. Using a strainer , transfer the simple syrup into a container and let it cool.
  3. Using a shaker , mix all the ingredients together, including the blackberry simple syrup, shake vigorously.
  4. Pour the mixture into a glass.
  5. And top with sparkling water.
  6. Garnish with fresh rosemary twig.

Did you know?
The oldest whiskey is 150 years old !
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3. Strawberry Whiskey Lemonade

Sweet as summer! Try this recipe and enjoy the fruity taste of summer.

Ingredients :

  • 8.1 oz. sliced strawberries
  • 4 oz. sugar
  • 2 oz. water
  • 1 oz. strawberry syrup
  • 2 oz. whiskey
  • 2 oz. lemon juice
  • Strawberries for garnish

Preparation :

  1. Using a saucepan, combine water, sugar and strawberries and bring to a boil. Let it cool and set aside.
  2. Using a shaker, combine the rest of the ingredients and mix properly.
  3. Transfer to a glass with ice.
  4. Use fresh strawberry and lemon for garnish.

Know Your Ingredients

  • Whiskey - distilled alcoholic beverages made from grains
  • Tonic water - it is a carbonated drink which quinine is dissolved
  • Blackberry - its a fruit from a genus Rubus species in the family of Rosaceae
  • Lime - a round green citrus fruit
  • Rosemary - used for cooking condiment, perfume and for health care

Bar Accessories

  • Shaker - used to mix ingredients together
  • Rocks glass - a short glass used for cocktails and alcoholic beverages

The Perfect Pair

Whiskey limeade, with its sour taste, complements savory and salty dishes like sushi. It enhances the fresh flavors of seafood and vegetables.

A drink in which you can add anything you like can be enjoyed by everyone is great at parties. So mix some and enjoy your own version of whiskey limeade.

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