How to make a delicious highball? vol. 2

The season to enjoy delicious cold drinks has begun. Here are some tips to making this authentic drink at home.


■ What to prepare ?

Whisky（the kind you like）

Ice cubes

Club soda


Tumbler glass


Muddler（or a long spoon）


■ How to prepare ?

1.Put the ice cubes for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
_{* This will make the ice cubes more difficult to melt.}

2. Cool the whisky in the freezer for 2 hours.
_{* It will make the whisky more refreshing.}

3. Put the ice cubes in the tumbler.
_{* Too few amount of ice cubes make the drink not as refreshing as it could be.}

4. Put the whisky on the ice cubes.
_{* Use about 30ml of whisky, the point is to make it a little lighter than usual.}

5. Add club soda to fill 70% of the glass.
_{* It is important to pour it through the gap between the glass and ice.}

6. Stir the whole. Insert the muddler slowly to the bottom of the glass and slowly rotate it 1 to 2 turns while lifting the ice cubes.
_{* By lifting and turning the ice cubes, the whisky rises to the surface, the ice sinks and carbonic acid boosts the flavor of the whisky.}

7.　End of the preparation
_{* By not using too much whisky, you can enjoy the original sweetness of the whisky and sent the flavor of the barrel.}


■ Make your highball even more special

Cut a lemon or any other citrus fruit, scrub it around the glass mouth before putting the ice, you will get a special highball with a pleasant scent of citrus.
Also changing the shape changes the way the scent is transmitted, try using a wine glass for exemple.

How to make a delicious highball? 【Special Version】
By：Restaurant Lounge Uncle Hat（Spiral 8F）
_{Enjoy authentic French cuisine at Restaurant Lounge Uncle Hat.}