Ginger Highball — A crisp Japanese-style highball lifted with ginger bitters

Ginger Highball

A crisp Japanese-style highball lifted with ginger bitters

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Ingredients

  • 3 dashesGinger Bitters
    Warm, peppery ginger bitters
    Substitute: Any ginger or aromatic bitters
  • 4 ozSoda Water
    Ice-cold, added last
    Substitute: Ginger ale for a sweeter glass
  • 1 1/2 ozJapanese Whisky
    A light blended whisky
    Substitute: Any blended Scotch or bourbon

Instructions

  1. Fill a highball with ice and add 1 1/2 oz Japanese whisky
  2. Add 3 dashes ginger bitters and top with 4 oz cold soda
  3. Stir once and garnish with a lemon wedge

Technique Notes

Plenty of ice and one stir only. The whole drink is dilution and cold, so keep the fizz and drink it fast.

Why the Ginger Highball Works

Ginger bitters add heat without sugar, which is why the highball stays crisp; the whole point is dilution and cold, so use plenty of ice and drink it fast.