🥤 Bourbon Highball

Simple, refreshing, and endlessly customizable

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice (preferably large cubes or a Collins spear).
  2. Pour in the bourbon.
  3. Top with cold club soda.
  4. Stir gently once or twice – over-stirring releases carbonation.
  5. Garnish with a lemon twist or wedge.

Variations

Bourbon & Ginger

Replace club soda with ginger ale for a sweeter, more flavorful drink.

Presbyterian

Use equal parts club soda and ginger ale for the best of both worlds.

Bourbon Rickey

Add ½ oz fresh lime juice before the soda for a citrusy kick.

Pro Tips

🧊 Ice Quality

Use large, clear ice cubes or a Collins ice spear. They melt slower and keep your drink colder without diluting it.

🥤 Soda Freshness

Use freshly opened soda for maximum fizz. Flat soda makes for a flat drink.

🥃 Ratio

The classic ratio is 1:2 or 1:3 bourbon to soda. Adjust to your preference for a stronger or lighter drink.

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