Japanese Whisky Highball recipe
Japanese precision — whisky and soda as art.
Method: Build ·
Glass: Collins glass ·
Time: 2 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Highball Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Japanese whisky
- 4 oz Soda water (very cold)
How to make a Japanese Whisky Highball
- Fill glass with ice.
- Pour whisky.
- Add cold soda.
- Stir exactly 13.5 times.
Garnish
Lemon twist (optional)
Pro tip
13.5 stirs is real Japanese tradition — combines without losing carbonation.
History of the Japanese Whisky Highball
Suntory promoted the Highball in the 1920s. Japanese bars treat it like a Martini.
Flavour profile
Light, Refreshing, Subtle, Clean
Variations
- Bourbon Highball — Sweeter
- Scotch & Soda — Smokier
- Lemon Sour — Add lemon
Practise making the Japanese Whisky Highball in the free Virtual Bar game.