Whiskey Highball
A crisp, effervescent mix of whiskey and soda water over ice, simple and endlessly drinkable.
Base
whiskey
Glassware
Highball glass
Flavor Profile
refreshingstrong
Ingredients
- 2 oz blended whiskey
- 4-5 oz soda water
- Lemon twist, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice.
- 2Add whiskey and top with soda water.
- 3Stir gently and garnish with a lemon twist.
Origin & Story
Japan, early 1900s
While simple whiskey-and-soda drinks existed earlier, Japanese whisky maker Suntory popularized the precisely built, heavily iced Highball in the 20th century, turning it into a cultural institution in Japan.
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