Bourbon & Seven

The Bourbon and Seven cocktail, also known as a Seven and Seven or 7&7, is a classic that is customarily made with bourbon whiskey and 7-Up or another brand of citrus-based soda. What you get in return are sweet, caramel bourbon notes up followed by a tart, effervescent lemon-lime soda. Perfect on the front porch swing at dusk or under the shade of a Sycamore tree on a warm summer day.

History

This tipple is likely to have evolved from the whiskey highball the Bourbon and Seven is a classic American highball cocktail that gained popularity in the latter half of the 20th century. It’s a straight forward yet refreshing tipple that combines the rich flavors of bourbon with the crispness bubbles from a lemon-lime soda. The cocktail became predominant in American bars because it was simple to make and the post-Prohibition return of readily available bourbon.

To make your Bourbon and Seven, follow these steps:

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. bourbon whiskey (or Seagrams 7)
• 4 oz. 7-Up or another lemon-lime soda
• Ice

Instructions:

1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
2. Pour in 2 oz. of bourbon whiskey.
3. Add 4 oz. of 7-Up or another lemon-lime soda.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Garnish with a slice of lemon or lime, if desired.

The Bourbon and Seven cocktail is a refreshing and easy-to-make drink that is perfect for a summer afternoon or a casual gathering with friends. So put on your seersucker jacket or ladies wide brim hat then sit back and relax on your front porch or covered patio and enjoy life’s simple pleasures with a little help from your Bourbon and 7.