Cocktails
Scotch Whisky Highball
Scotch Whisky Highball is a cocktail made with Desmond & Duff Scotch Whisky, Ginger Ale, and Lemon Twist. It is served in a Highball Glass.
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon
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Ingredients
- 2.0 ozDesmond & Duff Scotch WhiskyBase Spirit
- to tasteginger aleMixer
- 1 garnishlemon twistGarnish
How to Make It
- Put whisky in Highball glass with ice cubes and fill with ginger ale or carbonated water.Fill
- Add twist of lemon peel, if desired, and stir.Stirred
How to Serve
- Glass
- Highball Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Cubed ice
- Method
- Stirred
Serving tips
Serving tips
Serve Scotch Whisky Highball well chilled and adjust balance before changing the recipe. The listed serve is about 17.9% ABV. It is commonly matched with bbq, steak, grilled meat style pairings.
Taste
What does Scotch Whisky Highball taste like?
Scotch Whisky Highball has a balanced cocktail profile shaped by its listed flavors: ginger, honey, oak.
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
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Estimated sensory profile
- Noticeably sweet
Practical notes
When to choose it
How to decide if Scotch Whisky Highball is right for you
Scotch Whisky Highball is a balanced cocktail choice shaped by ginger, honey, oak. Choose it when that flavor direction fits the food, season or mood. The listed serve is about 17.9% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.
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Skip Scotch Whisky Highball if the listed flavor direction does not match your mood. It leans toward ginger, honey, oak, so choose a different page if you want another style.
When to serve
- BBQ / CookoutSuggested from its smoke and oak notes, pairing with bbq and grilled meat.
- SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.
- Weekend DrinksSuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
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Food pairings
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Diet & lifestyle
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Reviewed ingredient substitutions
Ginger Aleto taste
Lemon Twist1 garnish
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I make a Scotch Whisky Highball at home?
- Yes. The Scotch Whisky 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.