Scotch Highball
A refreshing and elegant cocktail featuring Scotch whisky lengthened with sparkling soda water over ice.
- 2 ozscotch whisky(blended or single malt)
- 4 ozclub soda(chilled)
- Lemon wheelgarnish
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2Pour in the Scotch whisky.
- 3Top with chilled club soda.
- 4Stir gently once or twice to combine.
- 5Garnish with a lemon wheel if desired.
- 6Serve immediately.
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The Scotch Highball, also known as Scotch and Soda, emerged in late 19th century England and became fashionable in America by 1900. Japanese bartenders elevated the highball to an art form, perfecting the technique with meticulous attention to ice quality and carbonation. It remains one of the purest ways to appreciate good Scotch whisky.
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