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.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Cocktail

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 332 kcal

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.”

Notes

Serving Suggestion

Serve in a martini glass for a classic presentation. The lemon twist adds just the right touch of brightness to complement the bourbon’s caramel tones and the ginger ale’s fizz.

Note: Red Rock Golden Ginger Ale is essential to the flavor of this cocktail as it has a strong and spicy ginger flavor. If you can't find Red Rock, then Cock & Bull Ginger Beer is flavor equivalent for this recipe. If you can't find either of those, try Q Ginger Beer or Q Ginger Ale, but it won't be the same as using Red Rock or Cock & Bull.

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