• Whiskey
  60 ml (2 oz)

  Choose your preferred whiskey (Japanese, Scotch, or Bourbon work well)
• Chilled club soda
  120 ml (4 oz)

  Use high-quality, well-carbonated soda
• Ice
  1 serving

  Large, clear cubes or spear preferred

• Highball glass
• Bar spoon
• Jigger
• Ice tongs (optional)

1. 1

   Chill a highball glass in the freezer for a few minutes for extra refreshment.

2. 2

   Fill the glass to the brim with large, clear ice cubes or a single ice spear.

3. 3

   Pour 2 oz of your favorite whiskey over the ice.

4. 4

   Slowly top with 4 oz chilled club soda, pouring gently down the side to preserve carbonation.

5. 5

   Gently stir once or twice with a bar spoon—just enough to combine, without losing bubbles.

6. 6

   Garnish and serve immediately.

• Highlights the flavor of your favorite whiskey without overpowering it.
• Light and refreshing—perfect for any season.
• Extremely easy to make, with minimal ingredients and tools.
• Customizable: adjust the whiskey or soda to your taste, and try with different whiskeys.
• Low in sugar and calories compared to many other cocktails.

The Whiskey Highball traces its roots back to late 19th-century Japan, where bartenders began pairing delicate Japanese whisky with sparkling soda water to create a lighter, more refreshing way to enjoy whiskey. Its name likely comes from the railway signal for 'highball,' which signified a clear track ahead—much like the clean, unencumbered spirit of the drink itself. Over time, the Highball became a staple in both Japanese and American bars, celebrated for its simplicity and the way it accentuates the character of good whiskey.