Ginger-Infused Rye Whiskey Highball
A spicy and invigorating highball cocktail featuring rye whiskey elevated with fresh ginger and sparkling water for a crisp finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, fresh ginger slices, club soda 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 110 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 rye whiskey
- 3 thin slices fresh ginger slices
- 4 oz club soda
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 wedge for garnish lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Muddle 3 thin slices of fresh ginger in the bottom of a mixing glass to release aromatic oils and spice.
- Step 2: Fill a highball glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill.
- Step 3: Strain 2 oz of rye whiskey over the ice in the highball glass.
- Step 4: Add the muddled ginger flavor by pouring the ginger-infused whiskey into the glass or adding the ginger slices directly.
- Step 5: Top gently with 4 oz of club soda to maintain effervescence.
- Step 6: Stir gently once to combine all flavors.
- Step 7: Garnish with 1 lime wedge by squeezing it over the drink and dropping it in.
