Martha Stewart Bourbon and Ginger

Martha Stewart bourbon and ginger is a quick two-ingredient highball cocktail made with bourbon, ginger ale and fresh lime, ready in 5 minutes. This few-ingredient easy bourbon cocktail fits game day, summer cookouts and holiday parties, because it takes no shaker or fancy bar tools at all.

Fill each glass with ice before the bourbon goes in, because cold glass and plenty of ice keep the drink crisp. Skip the ice and the ginger ale goes flat and the whole drink turns warm and syrupy.

Martha squeezes a fresh lime wedge right into each glass instead of stirring in bottled juice, so the citrus stays bright against the sweet ginger ale. She also pours the bourbon first and tops it with soda, which keeps the bubbles lively without any stirring.

Martha Stewart Bourbon and Ginger

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Course: BeverageCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

110

kcal

Bourbon poured over ice and topped with ginger ale makes a light, fizzy highball with a bright squeeze of lime. It comes together in the glass with no shaking or stirring.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces bourbon
  

• 4 glasses filled with ice
  

• 1 can (12 ounces) ginger ale
  

• 4 lime wedges
  

Directions

• Fill the glasses: Set out 4 glasses and fill each one to the top with ice. Then pour 1 ounce of bourbon into each glass.
• Add the ginger ale: Divide one 12-ounce can of ginger ale evenly among the 4 glasses. Pour slowly down the side so the bubbles stay lively.
• Squeeze the lime: Squeeze 1 lime wedge into each glass, then drop the wedge in. The juice mixes in as you sip, so there's no need to stir.
• Serve right away: Hand the drinks out immediately while the ginger ale is still fizzy. Once the ice melts, the flavor gets watered down fast.

Tools for this recipe

• OXO steel double jigger, Bormioli Rocco glass pitcher with lid. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I use a different whiskey instead of bourbon?

Rye whiskey works well here, since its peppery edge pairs nicely with ginger ale. Tennessee whiskey is another easy swap, though it tastes a little sweeter, so you may want a bit more lime.

Can I make bourbon and ginger ahead of time?

Don't mix it ahead, because the ginger ale loses its fizz within minutes. Instead, set out the glasses, ice and lime wedges in advance and pour right when guests arrive.

What can I use if I don't have ginger ale?

Ginger beer gives a spicier, stronger ginger kick, so you may want to cut the amount slightly. Club soda with a splash of honey syrup also works if you want a drier, less sweet drink.

How do I make the drink less sweet?

Use a diet ginger ale or swap half the ginger ale for club soda. An extra squeeze of lime also helps, since the acid balances the sugar.

What's the most common mistake with this cocktail?

Using too little ice is the big one, because a half-empty glass melts fast and turns watery. Fill each glass completely and use fresh, cold ginger ale straight from the fridge.