Honey-Orange Whiskey Highball with Sparkling Water
A subtly sweet whiskey highball featuring smooth honey, fresh orange juice, and crisp sparkling water for a balanced sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together whiskey, fresh orange juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey and water) 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 140 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
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 5 oz sparkling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 piece orange slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 cup of ice cubes into a highball glass to chill the drink.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz of whiskey over the ice and allow it to settle for a moment.
- Step 3: Add 1 oz of fresh orange juice and 1 tsp of honey syrup to the whiskey, stirring gently to dissolve the honey.
- Step 4: Slowly top the glass with 5 oz of sparkling water, pouring carefully to preserve bubbles.
- Step 5: Stir gently once to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Step 6: Garnish with 1 fresh orange slice placed on the rim of the glass for aroma and color.
