Canadian Highball
The drink that built Canada's whisky reputation. Crisp club soda opens up the delicate flavors of Canadian whisky in a light, sessionable format that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Canadian whisky
- 4 oz Club soda (well-chilled)
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve as an aperitif with oysters, clams, or light charcuterie. The crisp soda cleanses the palate while allowing Canadian whisky's delicate character to showcase itself elegantly.
Instructions
Fill a highball glass with fresh ice cubes
Pour the Canadian whisky over the ice
Slowly top with well-chilled club soda
Stir gently once to combine without losing carbonation
Express a lemon twist over the glass and drop it in
Tips
The colder and more carbonated the soda, the better the result — open a fresh bottle straight from the fridge Canadian Club, the whisky that popularized this serve, remains an excellent and affordable choice In Japan, the whisky highball is an art form — minimal stirring and maximum carbonation are the keys