Bourbon Highball
The simplest bourbon drink done right. Quality bourbon over ice topped with cold soda water creates an effervescent sipper that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 4 oz Club soda (well-chilled)
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with light appetizers, fresh oysters, or simple cheese and crackers to let the quality bourbon shine without overwhelming the palate. The effervescence and simplicity make it ideal for between-course sipping or casual entertaining.
Instructions
Fill a highball glass with ice, preferably one large column of clear ice or several cubes
Pour bourbon over the ice
Slowly top with well-chilled club soda
Stir gently once or twice — just enough to combine without losing carbonation
Express a lemon twist over the glass and drop it in
Tips
Use the coldest, most carbonated soda water you can — freshly opened, straight from the refrigerator A flavorful bourbon like Elijah Craig Small Batch or Wild Turkey 101 shines here since the soda amplifies every nuance The Japanese method of stirring exactly 13.5 times with a bar spoon may be excessive, but minimal stirring truly matters in a highball