Presbyterian
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Bourbon or rye whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Ginger ale, to top — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Soda water, to top — 60 ml (2 oz)
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add the whiskey.
- Top with equal parts ginger ale and soda water.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Description: A simple, low-key whiskey highball that splits its top between ginger ale and soda water for a lighter fizz than a straight ginger ale highball.
Cultural Background: A staple of American bar menus for over a century, valued for its simplicity and session-friendly low sweetness.
Tips: Adjust the ginger ale to soda ratio to taste — more ginger ale for sweetness, more soda for dryness.
Variations: Add a dash of Angostura bitters for a slightly more complex highball.
Serving Suggestion: Serve tall and cold, ideal for easy, extended drinking.
Nutrition: Approx. 130 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Why mix ginger ale and soda instead of using just one?
A: It moderates the ginger ale's sweetness while keeping some of its spice and flavor.
- Bourbon or rye whiskey — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Ginger ale, to top — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Soda water, to top — 60 ml (2 oz)
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