If you love whiskey cocktails, also try whiskey ginger! Nobody says you have to enjoy your whiskey neat! Spirits are meant to be enjoyed in anyway you like. Adding soda water brings down the alcohol content to roughly that of beer, and removes some of the bite from the whiskey. It’s a bubbly, light, and refreshing way to enjoy whiskey so keep this quick and easy recipe handy! The formula for a highball cocktail combines alcohol with a larger proportion of non-alcohol mixer like gin and tonic, vodka and cranberry, or a vodka soda. While the whiskey highball was originally made with soda water, it’s now commonly made with ginger ale for a sweeter drink.
Whiskey – Japanse whiskey or an unpeated scotch whiskey are the best choices here. Soda water – we use a higher quality club soda like this one. It has small bubbles, a sharp fizz, and a delicate aroma, making it perfect for bringing out the flavors of fine whiskies. Lemon wedge – for garnish and a pop of bright citrus flavor.
Sometimes a whiskey ginger is confused with a whiskey highball. To turn this cocktail into a whiskey ginger, simply use ginger ale instead of soda water. The portions are exactly the same, so if someone prefers a sweeter drink, ginger ale is a good choice. Read more about the differences between these two classic cocktails in our whiskey ginger recipe! With its diluted alcohol content, the whiskey soda is a great companion for food. Serve it with snacks or appetizers at happy hour, cheese boards, main courses, or anything bacon. Here are a few recipe ideas to get you started:
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