Citrus-Spiced Bourbon Highball with Orange Soda
A vibrant highball cocktail that pairs bourbon with zesty orange soda and a hint of warming spice for a lively and flavorful drink. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together bourbon, orange soda, ground cinnamon 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 bourbon
- 4 oz orange soda
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 twist for garnish orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to ensure a cold base.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz of bourbon over the ice and sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon directly over the spirit to infuse warming spice.
- Step 3: Slowly add 4 oz of orange soda to maintain fizz and blend citrus notes.
- Step 4: Stir gently once with a bar spoon to mix the cinnamon and bourbon evenly.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 orange peel twist by expressing its oils over the drink and placing it on the rim.
