Lynchburg Lemonade
Description
Lynchburg Lemonade is one of the representative cocktails of the American South, named after a small town in Tennessee. The mellow whiskey flavor of Jack Daniel's harmonizes perfectly with the refreshing acidity of citrus and the light carbonation of lemon-lime soda, while grenadine adds a beautiful color. Beloved for its approachability and friendliness, it symbolizes Southern hospitality.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1980年）
In 1980, Tony Mason, a restaurant and lounge owner and musician in Alabama, improvised this cocktail to soothe his sore throat. Later, Jack Daniel's promoted this recipe in a national campaign, leading to legal battles, but it is now beloved as a representative cocktail of the American South.
Birth Date Meaning
A white horse princess filled with compassion
Embodies Southern elegance and approachability, expressing warm compassion that heals and embraces people with sweetness and refreshment
Famous Quotes
- "Southern elegance resides even in a single cocktail" - Tony Mason
Trivia
- Created in 1980 by Alabama restaurant owner Tony Mason as an accidental remedy for a sore throat
- Lynchburg is a small town in Tennessee where Jack Daniel's distillery is located, ironically in a dry county
- Tony Mason sued Jack Daniel's for $13 million over the recipe but ultimately lost the legal battle
- Symbolizes Southern hospitality and is beloved at barbecues and pool parties
- Uses lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7UP as mixer, making it easy to recreate at home
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey - 45 ml
- Triple Sec - 15 ml
- Fresh Lemon Juice - 20 ml
- Lime Juice - 10 ml
- Grenadine Syrup - 5 ml
- Lemon-Lime Soda - 適量 ml
- Ice - 適量 個
Instructions:
- Add Jack Daniel's, triple sec, lemon juice, lime juice, and grenadine to shaker
- Add ice and shake well
- Strain into ice-filled highball glass
- Top with lemon-lime soda
- Stir gently to combine
- Garnish with lemon and lime slices on rim
- Serve with straw