Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with large ice cubes.
- Pour in the Scotch whisky.
- Top with cold club soda.
- Stir gently once or twice to combine without losing carbonation.
- Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in.
📜 History
The Scotch & Soda emerged in the mid-19th century when carbonated water became widely available. Bartender Patrick Gavin Duffy claimed to have served one of the first versions around 1894 at his New York café when British actor E.J. Ratcliffe requested Scotch with soda. The drink gained popularity in both Britain and America, becoming a staple serve that lets quality whisky shine. Japan later popularized the whisky highball format, bringing renewed attention to this elegant simplicity.
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