Honey-Lime Bourbon Highball
A subtly sweet and zesty highball combining bourbon with honey syrup and lime soda for a vibrant, refreshing cocktail. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water), lime 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 "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 to water)
- 4 oz lime soda
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 piece lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to cool the glass and keep the drink chilled.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz of bourbon whiskey over the ice, allowing it to settle.
- Step 3: Add 0.5 oz of honey syrup, pouring slowly so it mixes with the bourbon without sinking immediately.
- Step 4: Top the glass with 4 oz of lime soda, pouring gently to maintain effervescence.
- Step 5: Stir once gently with a bar spoon to combine the ingredients while preserving carbonation.
- Step 6: Garnish with 1 lime wedge by squeezing its juice over the drink and dropping it into the glass for an extra burst of citrus aroma.
