Beam and Lemonade

Sometimes simple just works best. Jim Beam® with crisp lemonade over ice makes a bourbon and lemonade drink that’s smooth, citrusy, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. It’s the kind of easy classic bourbon cocktail that turns any moment into a good one—just add a lemon slice, raise your glass, and let the refreshment do the talking.

Easy
1-3 min
Citrus

ingredients and how to craft

What You Need

parts

Jim Beam
3 lemonade
splash soda water
lemon wheel or wedge, for garnish

HOW TO CRAFT ONE SERVE

Looking for an easy refreshing bourbon cocktail? This bourbon lemonade recipe comes together in minutes. Follow these simple steps and you’ll be raising a glass of smooth, citrusy goodness before you know it:

Step 1

Fill a tall glass with ice to keep your bourbon lemonade drink crisp from the first sip to the last.

Step 2

Pour Jim Beam® Original over the ice. The smooth character of our bourbon is the heart of this refreshing serve.

Step 3

Add fresh lemonade, letting the citrus sweetness blend naturally with the bourbon. This is the classic whiskey lemonade combo at its best.

Step 4

Add a splash of soda water to lift the refreshment and balance the sweetness—bright, bubbly, and perfectly crisp.

Step 5

Stir gently to bring the flavors together without losing the fizz.

Step 6

Garnish with a lemon wheel on the rim for that extra touch of freshness.

That’s all it takes to craft the perfect bourbon and lemonade cocktail—easy to mix, easy to enjoy, and always unmistakably Jim Beam®.

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Why bourbon with lemonade is a perfect match

Lemonade is more than a mixer — it’s the spark that brightens bourbon. Its tart edge cuts through the smooth vanilla and oak of Jim Beam®, making the whiskey lemonade drink feel crisp, lively, and endlessly refreshing. A simple pour of lemonade instantly transforms bourbon into an easy summer classic

The garnish matters too. A lemon wheel or wedge isn’t just for looks — it adds a pop of citrus aroma and an extra squeeze of juice with every sip. That balance of bourbon depth and lemon zest is what makes a bourbon and lemonade cocktail recipe stand out in any setting, from backyards to barbecues

Different twists on a whiskey lemonade recipe

For those who enjoy a softer, sweeter profile, a honey lemonade cocktail is the perfect variation. Made with Jim Beam® Honey, crisp lemonade, and a splash of club soda, it blends honey’s natural richness with citrus brightness and a gentle fizz. The result is smooth and rounded, yet still carries the warmth of bourbon — a true whiskey lemonade drink for any occasion

If you’re craving something brighter and a little more refreshing, sparkling lemonade cocktail takes the mix in a different direction. By adding club soda to Jim Beam® Peach and lemonade, the result is lighter, fizzy, and citrus-forward — a bubbly alternative to the classic bourbon and lemonade. It’s proof that even small twists can completely change the experience while keeping the balance of citrus and bourbon intact.

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