Whisky Highball
Ingredients
1.5oz
Seagram's 7 Crown Blended Whisky
5oz
Ginger Ale
1
Lemon twist
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Highball Glass
1
Bar Spoon
Serves:
Method
Preparation
- Add Seagram's 7 Crown, Ginger Ale, and ice to a Highball glass.
- Stir well.
- Add lemon twist.
Alcohol Content
Alcohol content:
15.8 g per serve
Interesting facts
The highball is one of the most popular cocktails in Japan. It is often served at business meetings and other formal occasions.
History of the drink
Highball's history dates back to the late Nineteenth Century. It is said to have oriGinated in Japan where it was oriGinally made with sake and water. The name "highball" comes from the Japanese word "hai," meaning "bowl," and "boru," meaning "to mix." The cocktail made its way to America in the early Twentieth Century where it became popular among the upper class. The classic highball recipe calls for two parts whisky to one part soda water, but there are many variations of the drink.
