Ginger-Spiced Bourbon Highball with Lemon
A spicy twist on the classic bourbon highball, enhanced with ginger syrup and fresh lemon for a vibrant flavor. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, ginger syrup, and 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 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 whiskey
- 0.5 oz ginger syrup
- 4 oz club soda
- 0.25 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 piece lemon wheel
The shaker and jigger we’d mix this with → Best Bar Tools for 2026: Shakers, Jiggers & Strainers Worth Buying
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 cup of ice cubes into a highball glass to chill.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz of bourbon whiskey over the ice.
- Step 3: Add 0.5 oz of ginger syrup and 0.25 oz of fresh lemon juice directly into the glass.
- Step 4: Slowly top with 4 oz of club soda, pouring gently to preserve carbonation.
- Step 5: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to blend flavors.
- Step 6: Garnish with 1 lemon wheel on the rim for an aromatic finish.
