Highball, Recommended for Whiskey Beginners! +How to Make It

Have you ever tried a Highball? It seems like there's no one who hasn't tried a Highball, at least once. It seems that Highball has become a very popular drink recently. So, today, I'm going to tell you about Highballs and how to make them!

First of all, a Highball is a type of cocktail made by mixing whiskey and carbonated water. In a broader sense, it refers to any drink that mixes distilled spirits with carbonated beverages. It is characterized by its refreshing and clean taste, making it a light and sweet drink to enjoy. The origin of the Highball can be traced back to 18th-century England. At that time, the practice of mixing brandy with carbonated water became popular among the British upper class, and in the 19th century, whiskey was used instead of brandy, which spread to the United States and became a big trend.

The popularity of Highballs in Korea hasn't been around for a long time. From Soju mixed with tonic water (Soju Tonic) to convenient store Highballs, and now it's easy to find Highballs at restaurants. Some of you may be enjoying Highballs at home. For those of you, I'm going to share a Highball recipe today. Even those who are trying a Highball for the first time can easily follow along, so please watch!

How to Make a Highball

1. Fill a Highball glass with ice.

2. Add 30-45ml (half a shot glass) of whiskey or distilled spirits.

3. Add 2-4 times the amount of carbonated water as whiskey and stir gently.

5. Add citrus fruits like lemon or lime to your liking.

I've shown you the basic way to make a Highball. If you're a beginner and find whiskey too strong, you can increase the amount of carbonated water. If you enjoy the taste and aroma of whiskey, you can reduce the amount of carbonated water. As you make and drink it, you'll learn the right ratio of whiskey and carbonated water for you!

Today, we learned about Highballs. How was it? Highballs are a really delicious drink, but mixing drinks like this greatly increases the risk of gout. Health comes first, so let's drink in moderation! I hope today's post was helpful. Thank you for reading :)