Stone Wall Cocktail

By
Lance Mayhew
Lance Mayhew
Award-winning mixologist, freelance cocktail columnist, and author of the book "Whisky Made Me Do It."
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Updated on 05/28/21
Stone Wall Cocktail with Whiskey
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Prep: 3 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 3 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 1 cocktail

Choose bourbon or Canadian whisky and mix up this simple and slightly sweet whiskey soda drink. Essentially just whiskey, sugar, and club soda, the stone wall is a great drink that will put a refreshing touch on any whiskey you pour.

This is an older recipe that is both satisfying and incredibly easy to make. The whiskey is typically a bourbon or Canadian whisky, and both styles have a lot of options to offer. Whether you go with a popular brand, a bourbon from a local craft distillery, or explore some of Canada's specialty blends, it's hard to go wrong with this recipe. It's actually a great choice for exploring a bottle that's new to you because it gently dresses up the whiskey without masking its finer nuances.

Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. In an old-fashioned glass, add whiskey and ice.

  3. Pour the simple syrup and stir briefly.

  4. Finish it up with a splash of club soda.

Tips

  • This mixed drink differs from many similar cocktails by adding only a splash of soda rather than a few ounces. The point is to add just a touch of sparkle that opens up the whiskey's flavors. It's a similar effect to drinking bourbon and water, but with the sweetener.
  • Reduce the amount of simple syrup if you prefer. Even a small splash can be enough for some whiskeys and you'll want to adjust this according to each whiskey's flavor profile.

Recipe Variations

There are a number of very similar whiskey cocktails that you might want to try after enjoying the stone wall:

  • The stone fence cocktail tops a 2-ounce shot of bourbon with apple cider and 2 dashes of bitters. It's served over ice in a double rocks glass and stirred.
  • Both the John Collins and whiskey fizz are served tall in highball glasses. Each adds a little lemon juice and sugar to the whiskey-soda mix.
  • To make the Presbyterian cocktail, you'll mix both club soda and ginger ale with a shot of whiskey. It's tall and refreshing, with the ginger ale offering a touch of sweetness without going overboard.
  • The classic whiskey highball simply pairs whiskey with ginger ale for a considerable amount of sweetness and sparkle.

How Strong Is a Stone Wall?

The stone wall will be just a little weaker than the whiskey you pour. For instance, with a 90 proof whiskey, the drink's alcohol content is 34 percent ABV (68 proof). It's a refreshing strength that retains the whiskey's full flavor, which is why this is a great recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
154 Calories
0g Fat
6g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)