Japanese Highball Recipe
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Our simple Japanese Highball recipe is your ticket to unwind! The blend of whiskey and soda water creates a refreshing cocktail perfect for the fall season.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 142
Ingredients
- 2 oz Whisk(e)y - Scotch or Japanese
- 4 oz soda water
- Ice cubes
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Bar spoon or long stirrer
Instructions
- Chill Glass (optional): If you want, you can put your highball glass in the freezer for a few minutes before preparing the drink. This will ensure the drink remains cold for a longer period of time and minimize dilution.
- Add Whisky: Pour 2 oz Whisk(e)y into the chilled glass.
- Fill Glass with ice: Fill the glass with a generous amount of ice cubes.
- Add Soda Water: Top-up with 4 oz soda water.
- Stir: Using a bar spoon or long stirrer, stir gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Whisky: Almost any kind of whisky or whiskey will work for this recipe. If you don't have Whisky, you can use bourbon as a substitute. It has a sweeter and fuller-bodied flavor that works well in this cocktail. Alternatively, you can use rye for a spicier kick, or even Irish whiskey.
- Soda Water: Any type of fizzy, no-sugar added water will work for this cocktail (club soda, sparkling water, seltzer water…). They all add the necessary fizz to the drink.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Whisky Substitute: I use a non-alcoholic whisky substitute for a non-alcoholic version. There are several brands available that mimic the flavor of Whisky quite well. If you’re feeling crafty, you can also make your own whisky substitute by making a strong brewed black or smoked tea: use 10g of tea for 1L (34 oz) of cold water. Stir well and let it infuse overnight in the fridge. Give it a taste, add some spices to taste (if necessary) and strain it once you’re happy with the result. Stored properly (in an airtight container in the fridge), this “tea-whisky” can be kept for up to a week. You can also add 1 dash of Angostura bitters to your drink to give it a spicy kick (2 dashes of bitter in an otherwise alcohol-free drink won’t raise the overall ABV of the drink. The drink will indeed chemically contain a drop of alcohol, but won’t make you intoxicated at all. Depending on your reason for not drinking alcohol and your degree of tolerance on the topic, this can also be a suitable option.)
- Proceed As Usual: I use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of regular Whisky, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.