Refresh yourself with this quick Apple Whiskey Highball recipe! Blend apple-flavored whiskey with soda water or ginger ale for the perfect fall cocktail.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
142
Ingredients
- 2 oz apple-flavored Whiskey
- 6 oz soda water or ginger ale - to top up
- Ice cubes
- Fresh apple slice - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your Highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Whiskey: Pour 2 oz apple-flavored Whiskey over the ice.
- Add Mixer: Add more ice cubes if necessary (the more ice, the better) and top off the glass with approx. 6 oz soda water or ginger ale (adjust to taste and to the size of the glass).
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Garnish: Place an apple slice into the glass for garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Apple-flavored Whiskey: The most common brands for apple-flavored whiskey are Jack Daniel’s Apple and Jim Beam Apple. If you can’t find any apple-flavored whiskey, use regular whiskey and add a splash of apple juice for flavor.
- Soda Water or Ginger Ale: You can use tonic water if you prefer a slightly bitter edge. For a sweeter option, try lemon-lime soda.
What is an Apple Whiskey Highball?
An Apple Whiskey Highball is a whiskey-based long drink made of apple-flavored whiskey and soda water or ginger ale. It’s easy to make because it requires only two main ingredients and simple mixing steps. This refreshing drink offers a delightful blend of crisp apple flavor with the smoothness of whiskey, making it perfect for any occasion.
What is an Apple Whiskey Highball made of – The ingredients
You will need these ingredients for an Apple Whiskey Highball:
- Apple-flavored Whiskey: Adds a rich, apple-infused flavor to the cocktail.
- Soda Water or Ginger Ale: Provides effervescence and balances the whiskey with a refreshing touch.
- Ice Cubes: Chills the drink and slightly dilutes it for a smoother taste.
- Apple Slice (optional): Enhances visual appeal and adds a hint of fresh apple aroma.
