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Jan 26, 2023 by Kristin

The BEST Whiskey and Orange Soda

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Is orange soda good with whiskey? Yes, absolutely orange soda is good with whiskey. The resulting cocktail is sweet, fizzy and full of orange flavors.

whiskey and orange soda in a highball glass with ingredients in the background

What is a whiskey and orange soda?

A whiskey and orange soda is a simple two ingredient highball that has a strong fizzy orange flavor combined with a caramel vanilla from the whiskey. This drink is perfect for spring and summertime drinking.

Whiskey is typically dark liquor which is made by distilling various different grains. Some commonly used grains are wheat, corn, rye and barley.

There are many different types of whiskeys that are based on the type of gray used, the way and how long they are aged. Overall, whiskey tends to have a smooth flavor with hints of vanilla and caramel. You can use any type of whiskey in this drink, some of the best choices include bourbon or Irish whiskey.

Orange soda is pretty much exactly what you are probably expecting. It is a carbonated soda water that is heavily sweetened and has an added orange flavor. There are several different brands you can buy at the store including Fanta and Crush.

If you want a slightly less sweet flavored cocktail you can try your hand at making your own orange soda. To do this, you simply combine orange juice and soda water.

When to mix this drink

With the sweet fruity flavor of this cocktail it goes well for most any spring or summer get together when occasion. Here are a few times you might want to try it out:

  • barbecues
  • July 4th celebrations
  • informal get togethers
  • sipping in the summertime or springtime

A few other orange soda based cocktails to try out are: rum and orange soda, vodka and orange soda or tequila and orange soda.

How to make this drink:

This drink is super easy to make being that it is a two ingredient highball. All you need to do is combine your two ingredients and give them a thorough mixing.

closeup of whiskey and orange soda in a highball glass on a wooden table

Equipment:

  • highball glass
  • jigger
  • bar spoon

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Whiskey
  • 4 oz Orange Soda
  • Ice
orange soda and whiskey cocktail with ingredients next to the glass

Instructions:

Step one

To get this drink started you need to first make sure that you have everything you need to make the drink. Gather up your whiskey, ice, orange soda, bar spoon, jigger and highball glass.

Step two

Go ahead and grab your highball glass and fill it almost completely to the top with ice.

Step three

Go ahead and grab your jigger as well as your whiskey. Use your jigger and measure out 2 oz of whiskey. Pour your whiskey from your jigger into your highball glass with your ice.

Step four

Go ahead and grab your jigger again and this time your orange soda. Use your jigger and measure out 4 oz of orange soda. For your orange soda from your jigger into your highball glass with your ice and whiskey.

Pro tip: If you want to adjust the strength of the whiskey flavor, simply add a little more orange soda on top to lighten the whiskey or pour slightly less orange soda to strengthen the whiskey flavor.

Step Five

And finally, you’ll need to make sure you mix everything together well. Do this by putting your bar spoon in your glass and mixing your drink up.

Now your cocktail is ready to enjoy!

Recipe

whiskey and orange soda in a highball glass with ingredients behind the drink
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Whiskey and Orange Soda

Prep Time2 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Whiskey and Orange Soda
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • jigger
  • bar spoon
  • highball glass

Ingredients

  • 2 oz whiskey
  • 4 oz orange soda
  • ice

Instructions

  • Grab up your whiskey, jigger, glass, orange soda and bar spoon.
  • Grab some ice and fill your glass almost to the top with it.
  • Grab your whiskey and measure 2 oz of it with your jigger. Then, dump the whiskey into your glass.
  • Grab your orange soda and measure 4 oz of it with your jigger. Then, dump the orange soda into your glass.
    Note: If you want to adjust the flavor of your drink, you can top the whole glass off with orange soda to temper the whiskey flavor some.
  • Grab your bar spoon and mix your drink together well. Enjoy!

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