Name: Lynchburg Lemonade
Prep time: 3 min
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey; 1 oz Orange Liqueur; 1 oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice; 4 oz Lemon-Lime Soda; Ice; Lemon Wedge

Everything You Need to Know About Lynchburg Lemonade

A great summer cocktail, like Sangria or La Batanga, is light and refreshing but has just enough kick to keep a smile on your face. Though often overlooked for more highbrow drinks, Lynchburg Lemonade checks all the right boxes. Named after the historic hometown of Jack Daniel's Distillery, while it is traditionally made with Jack Daniel's, any quality Tennessee whiskey will do—so pick your favorite. The recipe itself was actually created by Alabama bar owner Tony Mason in 1980. After a legendary legal battle over the rights to the recipe, the drink became a global phenomenon. It remains a wise choice in hot weather—a claim few whiskey cocktails can confidently make.

Lynchburg Lemonade

Prep Time3 min

Yield1 Cocktail

Base SpiritTennessee Whiskey

Ingredients

1.5 oz Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
1 oz Orange Liqueur
1 oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
4 oz Lemon-Lime Soda
Ice
Lemon Wedge

Lynchburg Lemonade Is The Perfect Tennessee Whiskey Cocktail

Instructions

Fill a highball glass with ice cubes almost to the top.
Add whiskey, orange liqueur, and lemon juice and stir gently to mix.
Top off with lemon-lime soda, stirring once more to incorporate.
Garnish with a lemon wedge

Pro Tip

To carry the name, this style of sour mash whiskey must be produced in Tennessee and undergo the Lincoln County Process—filtering the new-make spirit through layers of sugar maple charcoal before aging. This extra step strips away harsh impurities, delivering an exceptionally smooth profile that cuts beautifully through bright summer citrus.

Lynchburg Lemonade Riff

For a dynamic twist, swap out the sweetness of Tennessee whiskey for a robust, high-proof Rye Whiskey. This variation replaces the mellow, charcoal-smoothed sweetness of the original with a punchy, peppery bite.