Citrus-Spiced Bourbon Highball with Club Soda

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A lively bourbon highball cocktail that combines the warmth of bourbon with the zest of fresh citrus and effervescent club soda for a balanced, bubbly drink. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, club soda, orange peel 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 140 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: 4 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a tall highball glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill and prepare.
  2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz of bourbon whiskey over the ice, then add 0.25 oz of fresh lime juice to introduce a hint of acidity.
  3. Step 3: Slowly add 5 oz of club soda by pouring down the side of the glass to keep the carbonation intact, then stir gently once.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with 1 orange peel twist by expressing the oils over the drink and dropping it in, then sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon on top for a warm aromatic touch.

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