Yuzu Ginger Scotch Highball
A crisp, citrus-forward highball where Scotch meets bright yuzu and fresh ginger for a refreshing sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Scotch whisky, Yuzu juice, Fresh ginger 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 150 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Scotch whisky
- 1 oz Yuzu juice
- 1.5 teaspoons Fresh ginger
- 4 oz Soda water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz Scotch whisky, 1 oz yuzu juice, and 1.5 teaspoons freshly grated ginger.
- Step 2: Stir gently for 30 seconds until the ginger dissolves and the mixture is chilled, with no ice cubes.
- Step 3: Fill a highball glass with fresh ice cubes, pour the Scotch mixture over ice, top with 4 oz soda water, stir once, and garnish with a thin ginger slice.
