Honey-Bourbon Highball with Ginger Beer
A gently sweetened whiskey highball blending bourbon with spicy ginger beer and a touch of honey for a delightful twist. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, ginger beer, honey 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 180 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 whiskey
- 5 oz ginger beer
- 0.5 tsp honey
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 piece lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz of bourbon whiskey and 0.5 tsp of honey, stirring until the honey dissolves completely.
- Step 2: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes and strain the bourbon-honey mixture over the ice.
- Step 3: Slowly pour 5 oz of ginger beer into the glass, maintaining the fizz.
- Step 4: Stir gently once with a bar spoon to blend the flavors without flattening the ginger beer.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 lime wedge squeezed over the drink and dropped inside for a fresh zing.
