JapanEasyCocktail

Japanese Highball

Japan made the simple highball an art form.

LevelEasy
MethodBuild
GlassHighball
Serves1

Ingredients

  • 50 mlWhisky
  • 150 mlSoda water

Plus ice.

Bar tools

  • Jigger
  • Bar spoon

No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.

How to make a Japanese Highball

  1. Fill a tall glass to the top with ice and stir to chill it. Pour off any water.
  2. Add the whisky and stir 13 times (the Japanese way).
  3. Pour the cold soda gently down the side and stir just once.

Garnish: Lemon twist

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