Scotch & Soda
Scotch and soda water. Dry and simple.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 11% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Blended Scotch
- 120 ml Soda water
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml blended Scotch into the glass
- Top with 120 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Serve
About the Scotch & Soda
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.
Scotch & Soda FAQ
What's in a Scotch & Soda?
50 ml blended scotch, 120 ml soda water.
How strong is a Scotch & Soda?
About 11% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Scotch & Soda?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Scotch & Soda in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
