Have you ever tried highball? If you haven't tried highball, there's no one who has only tried it once. It seems that highball has become a popular drink these days. So today, I'm going to tell you about highball and how to make it!

First of all, highball is a type of cocktail made by mixing whiskey and soda water, but in a broader sense, it refers to any distilled liquor with carbonated drinks. It is characterized by its refreshing and clean taste, and it is a light and sweet drink to enjoy. The origin of highball dates back to 18th century England. At that time, drinking brandy mixed with soda water was popular among the British upper class, and in the 19th century, brandy was replaced with whiskey, which became a big hit in America.

Highball hasn't been popular in Korea for long. From Soju mixed with tonic water (Sotonic) to highball sold at convenience stores, highball is now readily available at restaurants. Some of you may be enjoying highball at home. Today, we're going to share a highball recipe for you. Even if this is your first time trying highball, you can follow along easily!

How to make highball

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.

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

3. Add 2-4 times the amount of whiskey in soda water and stir gently.

5. Add citrus fruits such as lemon or lime to your liking.

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

Today, we learned about highball. What do you think? Highball is a delicious drink, but mixing drinks like this can greatly increase the risk of gout. Above all, health comes first, so let's drink in moderation! I hope this was helpful today, thank you for reading:)