Lemon-Zest Whiskey Soda Highball

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A bright, citrus-kissed highball with a subtle lemon aroma that complements the whisky. This recipe, ready in about 3 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, soda water, lemon zest 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 230 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.

Prep: 3 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 230 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes until three-quarters full (about 1 cup ice).
  2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz rye whiskey over the ice and gently roll the glass to coat the ice.
  3. Step 3: Top with 4 oz chilled soda water, add 1 thin strip of lemon zest, and stir once to release the citrus oils without muddling the zest.

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