Honey-Maple Whiskey Highball with Ginger Beer

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

A sweet and spicy highball featuring whiskey blended with honey and maple syrup, topped with zesty ginger beer for complexity. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together 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 whiskey
• 4 oz ginger beer
• 0.5 tsp honey
• 0.5 tsp maple syrup
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 piece lime wedge

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 0.5 tsp honey and 0.5 tsp maple syrup and stir until well blended.
2. Step 2: Add 2 oz whiskey to the honey-maple mixture and stir gently to combine.
3. Step 3: Fill a 10 oz highball glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
4. Step 4: Pour the whiskey blend over the ice in the glass.
5. Step 5: Top with 4 oz chilled ginger beer, pouring slowly to preserve bubbles.
6. Step 6: Stir gently once to marry flavors.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 1 lime wedge, squeezing lightly over the drink before placing it inside.