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Whisky Highball

Crisp, effervescent, and ultra-refreshing—ice-cold whisky lengthened with pinpoint sparkling water.

Whiskey Built Tall spears or large cold cubes 2 min · 11% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Thin expressed lemon zest

Blended Scotch or Japanese-Style Whisky 45 ml
Chilled High-Carbonation Soda Water 135 ml

Preparation

Freeze a tall slender highball glass and fill it to the rim with large cold ice cubes.
Pour chilled whisky in and stir three rotations to drop the temperature.
Tilt the glass and glide cold soda water down the inside wall, lifting the ice once gently with a spoon to preserve maximum fizz.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Already one of the simplest drinks on earth—just chill your glass, bottle of soda water, and whiskey ahead of time so the ice barely melts.

Any Smooth Whisky or Bourbon 45 ml
Fridge-Cold Club Soda or Sparkling Water 135 ml

At-Home Steps

Pack a tall chilled glass all the way to the top with fresh freezer ice.
Add whisky, then pour cold sparkling water slowly down the side.
Give one gentle stir and squeeze a thin strip of lemon peel on top.

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How do you make Whisky Highball at home with everyday ingredients?

Already one of the simplest drinks on earth—just chill your glass, bottle of soda water, and whiskey ahead of time so the ice barely melts. Ingredients: 45 ml Any Smooth Whisky or Bourbon, 135 ml Fridge-Cold Club Soda or Sparkling Water. Steps: Pack a tall chilled glass all the way to the top with fresh freezer ice. Add whisky, then pour cold sparkling water slowly down the side. Give one gentle stir and squeeze a thin strip of lemon peel on top.

What is the full craft bar specification for Whisky Highball?

Whisky Highball (Whiskey, 11% ABV) is prepared built with tall spears or large cold cubes and garnished with thin expressed lemon zest. Ingredients: 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Blended Scotch or Japanese-Style Whisky, 135 ml (4.5 oz) Chilled High-Carbonation Soda Water.