Gin · Highball

English Highball

Name: English Highball
Yield: 1 drink
Cuisine: Gin
Ingredients: 0.75 oz Cognac (Brandy); 0.75 oz Gin; 0.75 oz Rosso/Sweet Vermouth; Soda (Club Soda) Water; Lemon Peel

GlassHighball

CategoryGin

VeganGluten-free

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Ingredients

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0.75 ozCognac (Brandy)
Substitutes for Cognac (Brandy)
- ArmagnacEarthier; use equal amountclose
- BourbonGrain-based but works in many cognac drinksdifferent
0.75 ozGin
Substitutes for Gin
- VodkaNeutral; loses botanical characterdifferent
- GeneverMaltier, rounder; use equal amountclose
0.75 ozRosso/Sweet Vermouth
Substitutes for Rosso/Sweet Vermouth
- Lillet BlancUse equal amount; slightly sweeterclose
- Dry SherryUse equal amount; nuttierdifferent
Soda (Club Soda) Water
Substitutes for Soda (Club Soda) Water
- MangoSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- Peach NectarSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- StrawberriesSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- Apricot NectarSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
Lemon Peel
Substitutes for Lemon Peel
- Orange PeelSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- Orange SpiralSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- Bitter LemonSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose
- Lemon-lime SodaSuggested by CocktailIQ flavor modelclose

Method

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.)

Recipe data and imagery: TheCocktailDB (thecocktaildb.com)