The Smokey Talisker Highball Cocktail
The Smoky Talisker Highball cocktail is elegantly simple, allowing its assertive character to shine through, standing as testament to the scotch whisky’s craftsmanship. Offering a unique and flavourful twist on the classic highball cocktail, the drink started gaining popularity due to the availability of ice. Its reputation grew even greater in the United States, with scotch acquiring fame amongst connoisseurs and highball cocktails becoming underground bar staples.
Ingredients
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- 30mL Talisker 10 Year Old single malt (or any single malt Scotch whisky of choice)
- 120mL chilled soda water
- Clear ice cubes
- for garnish Orange peel
Method
- Step 1
Fill a chilled highball glass with clear ice cubes to keep the drink cold and fizzy.
- Step 2
To preserve the smoky flavour, gently pour the scotch whisky over ice.
- Step 3
To avoid disrupting the spirit’s aromatics or losing carbonation, add chilled soda water slowly.
- Step 4
Express an orange peel over the glass to release its oils before dropping it in for a slight citrus touch.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
For a cleaner finish, use filtered or high-quality soda water; low-quality mixers might dull the spirit’s complexity and mask its marine, smoky taste.
Preparation Tip 2
To prevent fizz loss, avoid stirring after adding soda; the drink relies on the bubbles to transfer scent and lighten the scotch whisky’s peated characteristics.
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