Lynchburg Lemonade

A tall, tangy whiskey lemonade built in the glass with triple sec, lemon, syrup and lemon-lime soda.

Time: 3 min
Difficulty: Easy
Method: Built in glass
Glass: Highball glass

Ingredients

Servings

Amounts below make 1 serving.

Whiskey — Tennessee whiskey1 oz
Triple sec1 oz
Lemon juice¾ oz
Simple syrup1 ½ tsp
Lemon-lime soda — 4 oz4 oz

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Garnish: Lemon wedge (1 wedge)

How to make it

1
Add the whiskey, triple sec, lemon juice and simple syrup to an ice-filled highball glass.
2
Top with the lemon-lime soda and stir.
3
Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Bar gear

Tools you'll need

JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
Citrus pressSqueezes fresh lemon and lime fast — fresh juice is the biggest upgrade you can make.

Recommended glassware

Highball glassTall and straight for long, fizzy mixed drinks over ice.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: Adapted from a Jack Daniel's recipe — Lynchburg Lemonade. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description, steps and names are original Mixistry copy. Mixistry is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jack Daniel's. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults 21+ (or the legal drinking age where you live). Please enjoy responsibly.