Scotch Mint Highball
Fresh mint elevates smoky Scotch in this herbaceous, light-as-air cocktail with a bright finish. This Scottish recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Scotch whiskey, soda water, and fresh mint leaves 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 128 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Scotch whiskey
- 4 ounces soda water
- 2 fresh mint leaves
- fill glass ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 2 fresh mint leaves in a highball glass and gently press them with a bar spoon to release their oils.
- Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes until three-quarters full.
- Step 3: Pour 2 ounces Scotch whiskey and 4 ounces soda water over the ice, then stir for 10 seconds until the mint flavor infuses the drink.
