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Irish Whiskey Highball

Irish Whiskey Highball is an alcoholic cocktail built on Irish Whiskey. It leans sparkling, oak and spice. Built and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 22.5% ABV and roughly 166 kcal (estimated per recipe).

Cocktailalcoholic22.5% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

166 kcalCalories
22.5%ABV
4.4gSugar
4.4gCarbs
1.5Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 2.0 ozIrish WhiskeyBase Spirit
  • 1.0 ozGinger ale or soda waterBase Spirit
  • 1.0 ozLemon twist (optional)Garnish

How to Make It

  1. Pour whiskey into ice-filled Highball glass.Pour
  2. Fill with ginger ale or soda water.Fill
  3. Add lemon twist, if desired, and stir.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
AcidityFlatCrisp
FruitinessEarthyFruity
  • High ABV

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.
  • Weekend DrinksSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • Happy HourSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

May be limited

Low-Sugar

Not compatible

Gluten-Free

Not enough information

KetoLow-Carb

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is an Irish Whiskey Highball?
The Irish Whiskey Highball is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 22.5%. A standard serving contains approximately 166 calories.
What does an Irish Whiskey Highball taste like?
Irish Whiskey Highball has a flavour profile featuring Sparkling, Oak, Spice, Vanilla. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an Irish Whiskey Highball?
Irish Whiskey Highball pairs well with BBQ, Steak, Grilled Meat. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an Irish Whiskey Highball?
The Irish Whiskey Highball has an ABV of approximately 22.5%. That's approximately 1.50 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 166 kcal, 4.4g sugar, 4.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an Irish Whiskey Highball typically served?
Irish Whiskey Highball is often suggested for Happy Hour, Summer, Weekend Drinks, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Irish Whiskey Highball?
If you enjoy Irish Whiskey Highball, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make an Irish Whiskey Highball at home?
Yes. The Irish Whiskey Highball uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Irish Whiskey Highball with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.