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Classic Whiskey Highball (AKA: Whiskey Soda)

Two highball glasses with ice and lemon wedges, filled with a clear drink, are placed next to a bottle of Suntory whisky and two cans of Fever-Tree club soda.
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A whiskey highball made with whiskey, soda water, and fresh lemon. It’s clean, bubbly, and wonderfully refreshing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail

Ingredients  

  • 2 ounces whiskey Japanese or unpeated Scottish
  • 6 ounces soda water see notes
  • Lemon wedge to serve

Method
 

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
    A clear glass containing three ice cubes, placed on a white marble surface.
  2. Add the whiskey and then soda water. Briefly stir your drink, then garnish with a lemon wedge.
    A tall glass of a light-colored beverage with ice cubes and a lemon wedge garnish on a white surface.

Notes

ingredients to make this recipe
I use a higher-quality club soda like this one. It has small bubbles, a sharp fizz, and a delicate aroma, making it perfect for bringing out the flavors of fine whiskies.

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Author: Kristen Stevens
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