Bourbon & Spiced Ginger Highball

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A warming, complex highball blending rich bourbon with spiced ginger ale and aromatic bitters. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Spiced ginger ale, Orange bitters 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 155 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 155 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes until it's three-quarters full.
  2. Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz bourbon and 2 dashes orange bitters into the glass, then stir gently for 5 seconds to dissolve the bitters.
  3. Step 3: Top with 4 oz spiced ginger ale and stir once to blend the spices, then garnish with an orange twist for a vibrant citrus scent.

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