Honey Whiskey Highball
A velvety, subtly sweet highball where honey simple syrup melts into the whiskey for a smooth, rounded finish. This recipe, ready in about 2 minutes, brings together Whiskey, Honey simple syrup, Soda 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 200 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 tablespoon Honey simple syrup
- 3 oz Soda water
- 1 cup Ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass with 1 cup ice cubes, pressing them down to fill the glass to the top.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz whiskey and 1 tablespoon honey simple syrup to the glass, stirring gently for 10 seconds until the syrup dissolves completely and the mixture feels smooth.
- Step 3: Top with 3 oz soda water and stir once to integrate the bubbles, creating a light, sweet effervescence that coats the palate.
