• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Gin Cocktails
  • Vodka Cocktails
  • Tequila Cocktails
  • Rum Cocktails
  • Whiskey Cocktails
  • Brandy Cocktails
  • Shots
  • Mixed Drinks

Occasional Cocktails logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Drink Recipes
  • Cocktail eBook
  • Shots
  • Simple Syrup
  • About
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Drink Recipes
    • Cocktail eBook
    • Shots
    • Simple Syrup
    • About
  • ×
    Home » Whiskey Cocktails

    Sep 28, 2022 by Kristin. This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Whiskey and Soda AKA Scotch and Soda

    Jump to Recipe

    The whiskey and soda sometimes known as a scotch and soda is a simple, fizzy and flavorful drink. If you are a whiskey lover, you have to give this one a try!

    whiskey and soda with lime on the glass

    What is a Whiskey and Soda?

    Whiskey and soda essentially tastes like a fizzy whiskey drink. It is a very easy to make cocktail with just two simple ingredients. You can whip this one up most any time.

    Whiskey is a well rounded liquor. It’s exact taste can vary a little depending on what kind of whiskey you get. There are Irish Whiskeys, Bourbons, Kentucky Whiskey, Tennessee Whiskey and much more. Whiskey has a smooth almost caramel taste to it. The exact notes of flavor depend on what type of barrel and how long it’s aged.

    Scotch whiskey, which is used for a scotch and soda tends to have a malty, fruity and smoky taste. It is made from malted barley.

    For the purposes of this cocktail, any whiskey will work. We are partial to Wild Turkey, so that’s what we usually use. Those Jameson with it’s triple distilled, really smooth taste would work beautifully as well.

    You can use soda water or club soda or seltzer water to make this drink. They are essentially the same thing. The main difference is just which, when and if minerals are added to the carbonated water. Of course, soda water basically is just fizzy water and so it has no real taste. But adds that fizz to any drink

    Other low calorie soda water cocktails are gin and soda, tequila and soda, vodka soda or rum and soda.

    How to make this drink:

    This really is a toss and stir cocktail. Anyone can mix this up in just a minute or two.

    whiskey and soda with lime on glass and whiskey bottle in the background

    Equipment:

    • highball glass
    • jigger
    • bar spoon

    Ingredients:

    • 2 oz Whiskey and kind, but Scotch is a favorite for this one
    • 4 oz Club Soda or Soda Water
    • Lemon or Lime Wedge
    • Ice
    whiskey and soda with lime

    Instructions:

    Step one

    Grab your highball glass, jigger and bar spoon as well as your ingredients.

    Step two

    Grab some ice and fill your highball glass to the top.

    Step three

    Pour 2 oz of whiskey (any kind works, Scotch is a favorite) into your highball glass over your ice. You should use your jigger to do the measuring.

    Step four

    Pour 4 oz of soda water into your hypoglass over your ice. You can either use your jigger to measure this or you can basically just top the glass off with soda water.

    If you use a little more than 4 oz it will dilute the taste of the whiskey a bit. If you use a little less than 4 oz the whiskey will be a stronger taste.

    Step Five

    Take your bar spoon and go ahead and stir your drink together carefully but thoroughly.

    Step Six

    A lemon or lime wedge works fine as a garnish for this drink. We prefer a lime wedge.

    To make your lime wedge, take a lime and cut it into slices.

    Choose one slice and carefully cut a little notch between the peel and the pulp. Use that notch to secure your lime wedge on the side of your glass.

    Your drink is ready to enjoy!

    Recipe

    close up of a whiskey and soda

    Whiskey and Soda

    No ratings yet
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Servings 1

    Equipment

    • highball glass
    • jigger
    • bar spoon
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz Whiskey any kind works
    • 4 oz Soda Water
    • Lime Wedge
    • Ice

    Instructions
     

    • Fill your highball glass full of ice
    • Take your jigger and your whiskey and measure 2 oz of whiskey. Then, pour it into your glass with your ice.
    • Take your jigger and your soda water and measure 4 oz of soda water. Then, pour it into your glass with your ice and whiskey.
      note: you don't have to be exact with the soda water, in fact you can just top the glass off with it instead of measuring if you wish.
    • Take your bar spoon and stir everything together.
    • Optional garnish: lemon or lime wedge.
      Cut a lemon or lime into slices.
      Take one slice and cut a notch into the pulp. Then, place it on the rim of the glass.
    Subscribe for More!Join our newsletter for more drink recipes.

    Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

    More Whiskey Cocktail Recipes

    • Four horseman shot with ingredient bottles in the background.
      15+ Whiskey Shots That Pack a Bold, Smooth Kick
    • Whiskey and sprite with a lemon wedge on a wooden table.
      15+ Summer Whiskey Cocktails That Are Surprisingly Refreshing
    • Irish coffee on a wooden table.
      9+ Irish Whiskey Cocktails That Are Smooth, Bold, and Unforgettable
    • Salty nuts shot on a wooden table with ingredients in the background.
      9+ Peanut Butter Whiskey That Are Sweet, Salty And Spirited

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hey there, we are Kristin & Justin! After Justin spent over a decade as a bartender, we decided to bring that mixology online so everyone can mix up the best drinks

    More about us →

    Popular Cocktails

    • Tequila and sprite in a highball with a lemon wedge on the rim.
      Tequila And Sprite: The Margarita On A Budget
    • whiskey and cream soda in a glass with a cherry garnish
      Whiskey and Cream Soda Recipe
    • brandy and coke
      Brandy And Coke: Very Special Brandy Cola Recipe
    • Close up of a blue motherfucker drink with maraschino cherries and lemon wedge.
      Blue Motherfucker Drink (AKA Adios Motherfucker)
    • french kiss shot with ingredient bottles in the background
      Fun and Inappropriate Dirty Drink Names
    • Close up of a vodka sprite in a highball glass with lemon wedge on the rim.
      Vodka And Sprite

    NYE + Dry January Favorites

    • Hairy buffalo drink on a wooden table.
      10+ Big Batch Cocktails For Large Gatherings
    • Closeup of eggnog martini with ingredients in background.
      10+ Creamy Eggnog Cocktails
    • Champagne drinks in a grid - french 75, pornstar martini, blushing bride, thug passion.
      10+ Easy Champagne Cocktails for Celebrations
    • grid of - boozy hot chocolate, spanish coffee vampires kiss and tequila boom new years eve drinks.
      20+ New Year’s Eve Cocktails to Ring in the Year

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    Join us!

    • Join our newsletter and get a FREE cocktail making cheat sheet.

    Contact

    • About

    Please drink responsibly.  Follow all local/federal alcohol laws.  We are not advocating underage or irresponsible drinking of any kind.

    We are a participant in the Amazon Services, LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 MrAnimal Media LLC

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required