A Southern Gentleman of a Cocktail
The Ashley Wilkes Cocktail is a refined Southern libation that combines the bold warmth of bourbon with the crisp sparkle and spicy flavor of Red Rock Golden Ginger Ale. Inspired by the genteel charm of Gone With the Wind’s most polished gentleman, this cocktail strikes the perfect balance between strength and sophistication.
Created by Robin Davis, this drink is elegant enough for your next soirée and simple enough to mix on a quiet evening at home.
The Ashley Wilkes Cocktail
A Southern-inspired bourbon cocktail invented by Robin Davis. The Ashley Wilkes blends smooth bourbon with Red Rock Golden Ginger Ale and a twist of lemon for an effortlessly elegant drink.
Equipment
- 1 cocktail shaker
- 1 Martini glass
Ingredients
- 4 oz. bourbon
- Red Rock Golden Ginger Ale cold, for topping
- Lemon twist for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add 4 ounces of bourbon and shake vigorously until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled 8 oz. (or 12 oz.) martini glass.
- Top with cold Red Rock Golden Ginger Ale.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
- Sip slowly and enjoy — preferably while quoting Ashley Wilkes himself: “Most of the miseries of the world were caused by wars. And when the wars were over, no one ever knew what they were about.”