Honey-Spiced Bourbon Highball with Lemon Soda
A subtly sweet and spicy bourbon highball made with honey syrup and zesty lemon soda for a lively twist on the classic. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, honey syrup (1:1 honey to 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 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 lemon soda
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 piece fresh lemon wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill the drink thoroughly.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz of bourbon whiskey and 0.5 oz of honey syrup directly over the ice.
- Step 3: Pour 4 oz of lemon soda slowly down the side of the glass to maintain carbonation.
- Step 4: Stir gently for 5 seconds with a bar spoon to mix the honey and bourbon without losing fizz.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 fresh lemon wheel placed on the rim for an aromatic citrus note.
