Japanese-Style Whiskey Highball with Soda Water

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An ultra-light and refreshing highball made by mixing smooth whiskey with chilled soda water, perfect for a crisp, clean sip. This Japanese-inspired recipe, ready in about 3 minutes, brings together Japanese whiskey, chilled soda water, large ice cubes for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 115 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 3 min Serves 1 Japanese cuisine 115 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a tall highball glass with large ice cubes to keep the drink cold longer without diluting quickly.
  2. Step 2: Pour 2 oz of Japanese whiskey over the ice.
  3. Step 3: Slowly add 6 oz of chilled soda water by pouring down the side of the glass to preserve carbonation.
  4. Step 4: Stir gently once with a bar spoon to combine without losing bubbles.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 1 lemon wheel placed on the rim or floated on top.

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