I’ve never been much of a cocktail person aside from the odd gin and tonic, or the summer Carlo and I spent perfecting mojitos, but for some reason lately both of us have been craving a Bulleit Lemonade that we first tried at Lambert’s in Austin. This tart concoction is THE perfect drink for sitting on the porch and soaking in the summer sunshine–in fact, it just might taste like sunshine in a glass.

This still life with Bulleit shows you all that you need to make the perfect Bulleit Lemonade. We just think Bulleit is an outstanding and tasty bourbon, but you can use any kind of bourbon that you have in your liquor cabinet, or even some whiskey if you are so inclined. We like using fresh lemonade as the mixer, but I’m also interested in making this cocktail with frozen lemonade concentrate for a more slushy effect.

Start with a pint glass or any other tall glass, and muddle a few leaves of mint in the bottom of the glass (basically push down and twist on the mint with the back of a spoon so the oils from the leaves are released). The mint leaves are ultimately optional in case you don’t have any on hand, but I like their fresh taste in the cocktail.

Pour in enough Bulleit to taste and then add lots of ice. Top up the glass with the lemonade mixer and finish with a slice of lemon. More importantly, sit back and enjoy the goodness that is Bulleit Lemonade at $1.75 a serving which is steal compared with what you would pay for this drink in a bar or restaurant.