Whisky Highball -1

The Whisky Highball is a cocktail developed to appeal to a wider Whisky audience by using sparkling mixers to soften the Whisky and add refreshment.
Whisky Highball -1

Ingredients

  • 1.75oz

    Seagram's 7 Crown Blended Whiskey

  • 5oz

    Ginger Ale

  • 1

    Lemon Twist (Garnish)

0 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

  • 1

    Highball Glass

  • 1

    Bar Spoon

Serves:
1

Method

  • Preparation
    1. Add Seagram's 7 Crown, Ginger Ale, and ice to a Highball glass.
    2. Stir well.
    3. Add Lemon twist.
  • Alcohol Content

    Alcohol content:

    15.8 g per serve

Interesting facts

The highball is one of the most popular cocktails in Japan. It is often served at business meetings and other formal occasions.

History of the drink

Highball's history dates back to the late Nineteenth Century. It is said to have oriGinated in Japan where it was oriGinally made with sake and water. The name "highball" comes from the Japanese word "hai," meaning "bowl," and "boru," meaning "to mix." The cocktail made its way to America in the early Twentieth Century where it became popular among the upper class. The classic highball recipe calls for two parts whisky to one part soda water, but there are many variations of the drink.

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