The Haunted Highball
Winnie
A spooky twist on a classic whiskey highball.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Mixing 3 minutes mins
Total Time 8 minutes mins
1 Highball glass (or any tall glass) Something that holds anywhere from 8 to 16 ounces (you pick how much you want to drink and/or dilute the bourbon or rye)
1 Jigger or Tablespoon for measuring A tablespoon is just fine. I have a shot glass with tablespoons and ounces on it. It's awesome. Just don't put it in the dishwasher.
1 Bar Spoon This is a long-handled spoon. You need something long enough to be able to stir your drink comfortably. A knife will work in a pinch.
1 Small bowl or cup for mixing the honey syrup A Pyrex (microwave-safe) measuring cup is what I often use for this.
1 Stirring Glass (optional - you can stir in the glass you're going to drink out of) This is a tall, heavy glass with a lip for pouring. Sort of like a tall beaker in a mad scientist's lab. These are made specifically for mixing cocktails.
- 2 oz bourbon or rye Recommend Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey
- 1/2 oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed) (about 1 tablespoon) half a lemon usually produces 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (recipe below) Recommend Sue Bee or Local Hive honey
- 3-4 oz Ginger Ale or plain Club Soda (cold or room temperature) Base this on how full you want the glass to be
- 1 lemon peel to twist for garnish if you're feeling fancy Take a strip of the peel off before you squeeze the half lemon. It's easier.
- 1/2 oz Elderflower Liqueur (optional - add if you're feeling fancy) If you're feeling elegant and wearing your finest pajamas on the sofa, feel free to add this for a floral, mysterious twist.
Honey Syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Honey (Sue Bee or Local Hive is recommended) You can make more if it's easier. Just be sure to mix equal parts honey with water.
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Water If you use warm water it can make the honey easier to mix.
Honey Syrup Recipe Instructions
Take the glass you'll be drinking from (or use the Stirring Glass if you have one) and add the honey.
Either run water from the tap until it starts to steam or put the water you need in a microwave safe bowl and zap it in your microwave for about 10 seconds on high.
Add the water to the glass the honey is in and stir well with a long enough spoon to be comfortable. Be sure to completely mix the honey and water.
Add the honey/water mixture to the glass you'll be drinking from if it's not in there already. Once you've got the syrup made, follow the rest of the directions to mix the drink.
Haunted Highball Recipe Instructions
Pour the bourbon or rye into your highball glass or other tall glass (this is either the glass you've already got the honey in or a different one)
Add the honey syrup if you have it in a different glass or container
Pour in 3 to 4 ounces of ginger ale or club soda
Add the elderflower liqueur if your using it, feel free to skip it if you don't have it
Twist the lemon peel and drop it in your glass for a fancy garnish
Keyword Bourbon, Cocktail, Highball