Last Updated on August 9, 2022 by Lydia Martin
A simple and delicious way to enjoy a whiskey drink is by mixing it with other ingredients. One of the ingredients that are popular for mixing with this spirit is Sprite. It tastes sweet, but it doesn’t mask the intricate flavors of the liquor. You can use the regular soft drink or any of the low-sugar options.
But what is Whiskey and Sprite called? Let’s find out.
What Do We Call the Whiskey & Sprite Duo?
The Whiskey and Sprite Duo is simply called Whiskey Sprite. The name is derived from the ingredients of the drink – whiskey and Sprite. The spirit gives a strong alcoholic taste, while the soft drink gives it a refreshing flavor. The carbonated drink also works well with a lighter Irish whiskey or a younger bourbon.
What’s A Whiskey Sprite?
A Whiskey Sprite is a cocktail made by mixing a garnish of lemon slices, whiskey, and Sprite. It belongs to the class of highball drinks. A highball is a drink of alcoholic liquor mixed with other liquids such as soda and water and served in tall glasses [1].
Whiskey Sprite Cocktail Recipe
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- Tall glass filled with ice
- 50 ml of whiskey of your choice
- Regular Sprite or sugar-free
- Lime wedges
Instructions:
Fill a highball with ice, then pour 50 ml of the spirit. Top it up with a soft drink. Take lime wedges, squeeze them, and drop them in.
Serving: 1
3 Whiskeys That Mix Well With Sprite
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Made with a blend of traditional pot still and grain whiskey, this spirit is triple-distilled and aged for a minimum of five years. It has a distinctly smooth flavor with spicy, nutty, and vanilla tasting notes.
It’s a popular base spirit in a cocktail. It makes a refreshing and thirst-quenching cocktail. It also goes well with Coca-Cola.
Crown Royal
Another popular base liquor to make other cocktails is Crown Royal. Crown Royal Blended Whiskey is a Canadian whisky. The Crown Royal + Sprite duo is popularly called Sprite Royal. The sweetness of the carbonated beverage blends well with the sweetness of Crown Royal. The sweetness reduces the burn, which makes it easy to drink.
Jack Daniels
Jack Daniels is an American spirit popularly mixed with sodas. It’s usually present in cocktail recipes because it brings the perfect balance to the bubbly soft drink. This duo is popularly known as Jack Sprite.
If you want a light drink to start the night, it might be a perfect choice. It also mixes well with Coca-Cola.
Read: Ole Smoky Salted Caramel Whiskey Recipe
Popular Whiskey Sprite Cocktail Recipes
Whiskey Sprite Lime Cocktail
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- glass filled with ice
- 60 ml whiskey
- 2 oz Sprite
- 2 oz soda water (lime-flavored soda is the best)
- A large wedge of lime
Instructions:
Fill a short glass with 60 ml spirit. Add Sprite and lime-flavored soda. Give it a brief stir. Get a large wedge of lime and squeeze it. Drop it in.
Serving: 1
Sweet Manhattan Fizz Cocktail
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Ingredients:
- 1 rocks glass filled with ice
- 3 ounces of Bourbon
- 1 ounce of Grenadine
- Sprite
For the garnish:
- Maraschino cherry
- A twist of pared lemon
Instructions:
In a bar shaker, shake all the ingredients with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish it with a maraschino cherry or a twist of pared lemon.
Serving: 1
FAQs
Does bourbon whiskey go with Sprite?
Yes, bourbon whiskey goes well with Sprite. The soda helps bring out the fruity and woody notes in your spirit.
Aside from whiskey, what’s the best alcohol to mix with Sprite?
Aside from whiskey, vodka is the best base spirit to mix with Sprite. Good thing vodka has a neutral flavor, so it doesn’t alter the flavor of the soda. The rule of thumb is to pour vodka into the soda with a ratio of 1:3.
Key Takeaways
“Whiskey and Sprite” is called Whiskey Sprite. Whiskey has a complex flavor profile that goes well with Sprite, ginger ale, ginger beer, club soda, lemon-lime soda, and Coke. It’s also perfect for mixing with other great drinks like rum, gin, scotch, and gin.
Meanwhile, Whiskey Sprite is a simple but different way to enjoy whiskey. If you’re looking for a delicious blend to start the night, you can easily drink Whiskey and Sprite. It’s also perfect for cold weather, and on a more casual scale, its flavor is similar to Whiskey Ginger.
So, if you have a bottle of alcoholic beverages and sodas at home, you can always try this easy drink.
Reference:
- //www.britannica.com/dictionary/highball
Lydia Martin hails from Redmond, Washington, where you’ll find some of the best cocktail bars and distilleries that offer a great mix of local drinks. She used to work as a bar manager in Paris and is a self-taught mixologist whose passion for crafting unique cocktails led her to create Liquor Laboratory. Lydia can whip up a mean Margarita in seconds! Contact at [email protected] or learn more about us here.