Bobby Burns Cocktail with Fresh Lemon and Ginger Beer
A refreshing scotch cocktail featuring bright lemon, spicy ginger, and a smooth honey finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together blended scotch whisky, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz blended scotch whisky
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup
- 4 oz ginger beer
- 1 lemon wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz blended scotch whisky, 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz honey syrup. Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Step 2: Strain into a chilled highball glass filled with ice cubes.
- Step 3: Top with 4 oz ginger beer and gently stir once to combine. Garnish with a fresh lemon wheel.
