Whiskey and Root Beer, Jack Daniels and Root Beer, Lynchburg Beer…no matter what name you know it by, you know this is a really delicious cocktail. Best of all, it’s a really easy recipe to make.
What is a Whiskey and Root Beer?
Whiskey and Root Beer joins a long line of delicious cocktails that blend your favorite liquor with a soft drink. The signature spices in Root Beer blend effortlessly with the smoky taste found in Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey.
If you are already a fan of the Whiskey and Coke, this is just different enough that you will enjoy the variety. Who knows, you may even find a new favorite drink.
Other Soft Drink Mixers
Root Beer is not the only soft drink that goes well in a mixed drink. You can also use Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Ginger Ale for a quick and simple highball cocktail.
A few of our tried and true favorite soft drink based recipes include Vodka Ginger Ale, Rum and Coke, Vodka and Sprite, Rum and Sprite, Tequila and Sprite, and the aforementioned, Jack and Coke.
If you’re ready to make a delicious Jack Daniels and Root Beer aka Lynchburg Beer, lets get to it!
How to make this drink:
Whiskey and Root Beer is super simple to make because it only involves two ingredients; Jack Daniels (or your favorite bourbon or whiskey) and your favorite Root Beer (we prefer A&W).
Step One
Fill your highball glass off with ice.
Step Two
Add in 2 oz of a Jack Daniels or your favorite bourbon or whiskey.
Step Three
Fill the rest of the glass with 4 oz of Root Beer.
Step Four
Stir with a bar spoon or tumble in a mixer.
Step Five
Add a lime wedge to the rime of your glass and enjoy!
Whiskey And Root Beer aka Lynchburg Beer
Equipment
- highball glass
- bar spoon
- (Optional) Mixing tumbler
Ingredients
- 2 oz Jack Daniels or your favorite bourbon or whiskey
- 4 oz Root Beer
- 1 lime wedge garnish
Instructions
- Fill highball glass with ice
- Add in 2 oz of Jack Daniels
- Top off with Root Beer (approximately 4 oz)
- Stir gently with bar spoon
- Garnish with lime wedge
- Enjoy!
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