It’s some of the most commonly made and requested drinks in any bar, but not everyone knows that drinks like Scotch & Soda and Gin & Tonic fall under one category: The Highball.
A highball is made by combining an alcohol-based spirit with a non-alcoholic beverage, usually of the carbonated persuasion. Today, it’s made with one-part whisky, three parts mixer of your choice, and some garnish. It’s typically served in a tall glass with lots of ice.
These days, highballs come in many interesting forms. Now it’s enjoyed with unique additions like Calamansi, Lime liqueur or Kombucha, with a fruity twist like a lemon wedge, orange slices, or even refreshing cucumber. No matter what kind of mixers and garnish you add, the difference between a highball and a great highball boils down to the kind of liquor you use.
Here’s where the expertise of the world’s no. 1 whisky, Johnnie Walker, comes in handy. Crafted with the finest ingredients from Scotland, all Johnnie Walker blends carry a unique flavor profile that enriches any cocktail. All you have to do is pick the best one that suits your mood or your palate – or mix it up every once in a while!
Go for the Johnnie Walker Red Label for a little bit of sweetness from the cinnamon and vanilla notes. When mixed with ginger ale, it makes a smooth and easy-to-drink highball!
For the classic smoky Johnnie Walker Black Label, just mix it with your favorite fizzy citrus drink and you’re all set!
If you’re into richer & smokier flavors, go for the Johnnie Walker Double Black and experiment with sweet teas or flavorful fruit sodas to mix in for a complex tasting highball!
Now that you know some of the Johnnie Walker variants and their flavour profiles, here are 2 fresh-tasting & easy highball recipes that you can try!
As simple as these cocktails may be, remember that having the perfect base is key, and by perfect we mean Johnnie Walker! Make sure to grab a Johnnie for your highballs so you can turn any drinking occasion into an unforgettable experience.
To get you started, you can buy the Johnnie Highball Kits for Red Label here, Black Label here, and Double Black here ! If you have an amazing Highball recipe in your arsenal, share it online by using the hashtags #JohnnieHighball and #JohnnieWalkerxDiscoverMNL! You can also pick up a few inspirations for your next drink by checking out this section.
To get the most out of your Johnnie Walker experience, always remember to enjoy any Johnnie Walker products when you are of legal drinking age (18 years old and up) and always drink responsibly. Take the DrinkIQ Quiz and level up your knowledge on responsible drinking by scanning the QR code below:
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