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Whiskey and Coke

Whiskey and Coke

Classic

Bourbon over ice, topped with cola. The easy classic.

PartyCasualSweetEasy Drinking
1 minEasyLight

Cola's caramel, vanilla, and spice meet bourbon's own, so the two blend into something sweet, bubbly, and easy. A squeeze of lemon sharpens it.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • Cola to top
  • Lemon wedge · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Fill a highball glass with ice.

  2. 2

    Add the bourbon.

  3. 3

    Top with cold cola and stir gently.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a lemon wedge.

The Story

Whiskey and cola is one of the most ordered highballs anywhere, a pairing that took off as bottled cola spread through American bars and homes. It is the template for countless variations, from the Jack and Coke to the Kentucky-style bourbon version.

Glass · Highball glassGarnish · Lemon wedge