Honey-Infused Bourbon Highball with Lemon Soda
A subtly sweetened bourbon highball blended with honey syrup and sparkling lemon soda for a bright, refreshing twist on the classic. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, honey syrup (1:1 honey and water), lemon 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 170 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
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 5 oz lemon soda
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 tsp lemon zest
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to keep the drink icy cold.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz of bourbon whiskey over the ice for a rich, warm base.
- Step 3: Add 0.5 oz of honey syrup, stirring well to dissolve the syrup completely and sweeten the bourbon.
- Step 4: Slowly top with 5 oz of chilled lemon soda, pouring down the side to preserve bubbles.
- Step 5: Stir gently once to combine all ingredients without losing carbonation.
- Step 6: Finish by garnishing with 1 tsp of fresh lemon zest sprinkled over the top for enhanced aroma.
