Balanced
Whisky Highball
Highball
Whisky and soda. Near-centre session drink; flavour is the whisky.
Fruit
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
session~10% ABVwhiskeybuildsparkling
Glass
highball
Ice
cubes
Garnish
lemon optional
Time
1 min
Kit: jigger
Would you…
Order this
Make this at home
Spec
Japanese-style idea
- Blended Scotch40 ml
- Soda water120 ml
Pack a tall glass with cold ice. Add whisky. Pour cold soda down the side. Light stir.
Bar note: Ratio and ice quality matter.
Ask the bartender: “Lots of ice, cold soda, light whisky.”
Late 19th c.; Japanese highball culture refined it.
Nearby on the wheel