Whiskey · Highball · Citrusy
Bourbon Lemonade Cooler Recipe
Bourbon softened by lemonade and peach — the pour that gets people who "don't like whiskey" to finish the glass.
- Prep Time
- 1.5 min
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Highball glass
- Strength
- Light
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Last updated September 20, 2026
About the Bourbon Lemonade Cooler
A contemporary build rather than an inherited classic — bourbon-and-lemonade coolers are a longstanding informal Southern US tradition with no single credited origin, peach nectar added as a regional pairing common to bourbon drinks.
Ingredients
- Bourbon2 oz
- Fresh lemonade2 oz
- Peach nectar1 oz
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Measure and pour the bourbon, fresh lemonade and peach nectar into the glass.
- Stir once to combine.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
- Cut a lemon slice.
- Garnish with the lemon slice.
Glass & Garnish
Highball glass, full of ice. Garnish with a peach slice and a mint sprig, matching how peach-bourbon lemonades and whiskey smashes are typically finished.
Notes
No peach nectar? Peach purée thinned with water works. Batches well since there's no carbonation to lose. Pairs well with grilled chicken or a fruit salad.
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