Japanese Whisky Club Soda Highball

A crisp, balanced cocktail highlighting Japanese whisky's smooth oak notes with the clean effervescence of club soda, ideal for sipping on a summer evening.

Cuisine: General

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Japanese whisky
• 4 ounces Club soda
• 12 Ice cubes
• 1 Lemon twist

Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a highball glass with 12 ice cubes until the glass is ¾ full.
2. Step 2: Pour 2 ounces Japanese whisky over the ice, allowing it to settle through the ice cubes.
3. Step 3: Slowly top with 4 ounces club soda, pouring down the side of the glass to preserve bubbles without overflowing.
4. Step 4: Gently stir once with a bar spoon until the ice partially melts and the drink is well-chilled, then express a lemon twist over the glass before discarding the peel.