Description
A delightful mix of smooth bourbon, rich vanilla, and refreshing club soda, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 ounces Bourbon
- 0.75 to 1 ounce Vanilla Syrup
- 0.5 to 1 ounce Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half
- 4 to 6 ounces Club Soda
- Fresh Ice Cubes
- Optional Garnishes: Whipped Cream, Maraschino Cherry, Orange Twist, Whole Vanilla Bean
- Optional Bitters: Aromatic Bitters or Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Chill your glass and ingredients: Pop your highball or Collins glass in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
- Add ice to the glass: Fill your chilled glass with fresh ice.
- Measure the bourbon: Pour in 1.5 to 2 ounces of bourbon.
- Sweeten with vanilla: Add 0.75 to 1 ounce of vanilla syrup.
- Add cream: Pour in 0.5 to 1 ounce of heavy cream or half-and-half.
- Top with fizz: Slowly add 4-6 ounces of club soda.
- Gently stir: Use a bar spoon to stir the mixture gently.
- Taste and adjust: Sample and add extra syrup, cream, or club soda if needed.
- Garnish and serve: Top with whipped cream and a cherry or an orange twist.
- Enjoy the drink immediately.
Notes
For the best experience, chill all ingredients and avoid over-stirring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: vanilla bourbon cream soda, refreshing drink, cocktail recipe, homemade soda