Uncouth as it may sound, whiskey and lemon was the combination that first opened my eyes to the world of alcoholic beverages.
It was freshman year of high school, and the only drink in the world that I hated more than coffee was anything with alcohol in it. Then I developed a nighttime cough that no medicine would cure, and my mother started making me a drink of hot lemon juice, honey, and a splash of whiskey. The whiskey was warming on the way down and had a musky, smoky scent; the lemon left a tart, tongue-puckering finish.
That experience turned out to be just the beginning. Flash forward a decade and a half, and while I now appreciate everything from Campari to absinthe, the combination of whiskey and lemon still holds a special place in my heart. I especially love it in an icy, lemonade-like version for picnics or other Summer outings. See a recipe for warm weather refreshment when you read more.
From Everyday Food
Ingredients
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons whiskey
2 tablespoons simple syrup
Lemon zest
Ice
Directions
- In a glass, combine lemon juice, whiskey, and simple syrup over ice.
- Garnish with lemon zest. Add a splash of water if desired.
Serves 1.
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I used to add Crown Royal to my lemonade in college and it was always a big hit. My friends sill talk about my "special lemonade!"
1LOL, nicky360! We used to keep pitchers of "special lemonade" in our fridge in college!
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