Bourbon ginger highball cocktail in a tall glass with ice and lime

Jim Beam

Bourbon Ginger Highball

Nothing complements Jim Beam Bourbon like a little ginger, making for a refreshing staple that tastes great in any season.

The Jim Beam Bourbon Ginger Highball is proof that the best cocktails don't need to be complicated. Jim Beam's signature caramel and vanilla notes play perfectly against the spicy bite of ginger beer, brightened up with a squeeze of fresh lime.

Fill the glass with ice, pour, top, and stir once. That's it. This is your new go-to when you want something effortless and crowd-pleasing.

1 Serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Jim Beam Original Bourbon
  • 4 oz ginger beer, chilled
  • 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
  • Ice
  • Lime wheel and candied ginger, for garnish

Tools of the Trade

  • Jigger
  • Highball glass
  • Bar spoon

Instructions

  1. 01

    Fill a highball glass with ice.

  2. 02

    Pour Jim Beam Bourbon over the ice, then add fresh lime juice.

  3. 03

    Top with chilled ginger beer and gently stir once to combine.

  4. 04

    Garnish with a lime wheel and a piece of candied ginger on the rim.