Golden Honey Citrus Highball
A sweet and bright highball featuring locally sourced honey, zested lemon, and sparkling water for a perfectly balanced sip. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Rye whiskey, Fresh lemon juice, Local honey syrup 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 142 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
- 1.5 oz Rye whiskey
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz Local honey syrup
- 4 oz Sparkling water
- 1 pinch Lemon zest
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz rye whiskey, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz honey syrup, shaking vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled and slightly frothy.
- Step 2: Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes, then top with 4 oz sparkling water while gently stirring to combine.
- Step 3: Gently sprinkle 1 pinch of lemon zest over the surface, watching it float and release citrus oils as it settles.
