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Japanese Highball (Haiboru)

Fun Fact 💡

In Japan, the Highball is elevated to an art form, emphasizing super-cold, highly carbonated soda water and minimal stirring to maintain effervescence.

Base: Whiskey
Complexity: Easy
Flavor: Dry
Season: All
Ingredients 🍋
  • 2 oz (60 mL) Japanese Whisky
  • 4 oz (120 mL) Cold Club Soda
  • Lemon Peel
Instructions 📜
  1. 1

    Fill a tall glass with ice and chill the glass.

  2. 2

    Add the cold Japanese whisky.

  3. 3

    Slowly pour the very cold club soda down the side of the glass.

  4. 4

    Stir gently once or twice to combine, preserving carbonation.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a lemon twist.