The 7 and 7 drink is an easy, no-fuss cocktail that’s made with just two ingredients: Seagram’s 7 Crown whiskey and 7UP. It’s served over ice and has that perfect balance of sweet, citrusy soda and smooth whiskey—super refreshing and a great choice for just about any occasion.
This classic highball has been around since the 1970s and was a staple at dive bars and home bar carts alike. The simplicity of this drink is what makes it so lovable - you don’t need any special tools, and it’s nearly impossible to mess up. Just pour, stir, and sip!

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Ingredient Notes
Just like a Vodka and Coke, the name tells you what goes into this mixed drink.
- Seagram’s 7 Crown Whiskey - A shot of Seagram's is what is traditionally used to make a 7 and 7 but this drink could be made with any other whiskey or bourbon that you prefer. Seagram's whiskey is a blended American whiskey that is mild and smooth with a sweet, vanilla flavor.
- 7-UP - 7-Up is the traditional soda that is used to top a 7 and 7. It is a lemon-lime soda that is sweet and bubbly and blends beautifully with whiskey. You can replace the 7UP with with Sprite or any other lemon-lime soda that you prefer. Or to change the flavor try club soda or ginger ale!
See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for measurements.
How to make a 7 and 7 Cocktail
This cocktail recipe is typically made directly in the highball glass or a Collins glass it will be served in. This means that this drink doesn't require any fancy bar equipment or techniques to produce a fresh and flavorful drink.

- STEP ONE: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- STEP TWO: Add the whiskey and top with the lemon-lime soda.
- STEP THREE: Gently stir and add any optional garnishes before enjoying it immediately.
Garnish Suggestions
This classic cocktail doesn't need any fancy garnishes. Usually a wedge of lemon or lime are used to compliment the lemon lime flavor of the soda.

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Recipe
7 and 7 Drink
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces Seagrams 7 Whiskey
- 4 - 6 ounces 7-UP or any other lemon-lime soda
- Ice Cubes for serving
Instructions
- Fill a serving highball glass with ice cubes.Ice Cubes
- Add the whiskey and top with the lemon lime soda.1 ½ ounces Seagrams 7 Whiskey, 4 - 6 ounces 7-UP
- Gently stir and add any optional garnishes before enjoying it immediately.
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