Cowboy drinks are a unique category of cocktails that are typically made with bourbon or rye whiskey, and are often served with a splash of soda water or ginger ale. They got their name from their popularity in the Wild West, where cowboys would drink them to fend off the heat and the dust.

There are many variations of cowboy drinks, but all of them share a few common ingredients. Most recipes call for bourbon or rye whiskey, ginger ale …