Japanese Highball
Japanese whisky with very cold soda. The drink that made highballs fashionable again in Japan.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 11% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Japanese whisky
- 120 ml Soda water
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 45 ml japanese whisky into the glass
- Pour 120 ml soda water into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Chill everything. Pour the soda down a bar spoon to keep the bubbles.
About the Japanese Highball
The highball family. A highball is a spirit topped with a larger amount of mixer and served tall over ice. The style spread in the 1890s, when Scotch and soda became fashionable, and where the name came from is still debated. Highballs are the easiest drinks to make well: a cold glass, plenty of ice and a fresh mixer.
Japanese Highball FAQ
What's in a Japanese Highball?
45 ml japanese whisky, 120 ml soda water, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Japanese Highball?
About 11% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.5 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Japanese Highball?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Japanese Highball in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
