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English Highball recipe - Ordinary Drink served in a Highball Glass
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English Highball

Serve in a Highball Glass

Ingredients

Instructions

Pour brandy, gin, and sweet vermouth into a highball glass over ice cubes. Fill with carbonated water. Add the twist of lemon peel, stir, and serve. (Ginger ale may be substituted for carbonated water, if preferred.)

English Highball: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make a English Highball?
Pour brandy, gin, and sweet vermouth into a highball glass over ice cubes. Fill with carbonated water. Add the twist of lemon peel, stir, and serve. (Ginger ale may be substituted for carbonated water, if preferred.)
What is in a English Highball?
A English Highball is made with: 3/4 oz Brandy, 3/4 oz Gin, 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth, Carbonated water, Lemon peel.
What glass is best for a English Highball?
A English Highball is traditionally served in a Highball Glass.
Is a English Highball alcoholic?
Yes, the English Highball is an alcoholic cocktail.
What type of drink is a English Highball?
The English Highball is an Ordinary Drink cocktail.

Expert Tips

Expert Tips

Glassware Tip

Fill your highball glass with ice before adding ingredients. The tall, narrow shape is designed to keep carbonated mixers fizzy and refreshing throughout the drink.

Fresh Citrus Tip

Always squeeze fresh citrus juice rather than using bottled. Roll the fruit on the counter before cutting to release more juice, and strain out seeds and pulp for a smoother drink.

Hosting Tip

These straightforward recipes are perfect for batch preparation. Multiply the recipe, mix in a pitcher (minus ice and carbonation), and serve quickly at parties.

Did You Know?

Vermouth is actually a fortified wine flavored with botanicals. Once opened, it should be refrigerated and used within a few weeks.

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