Highland Cooler
A tall, refreshing scotch long drink that combines whisky with ginger ale, lemon, and bitters. The perfect warm-weather scotch cocktail for those who think scotch is only for cold nights.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blended scotch whisky
- 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.3 oz Simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 4 oz Ginger ale (chilled)
- lemon wheel (garnish) garnish
- mint sprig (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve alongside grilled seafood, Thai summer rolls, or lemon-herb chicken to pair with the Highland Cooler's refreshing citrus and ginger-forward character.
Instructions
Add scotch, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters to a collins glass
Fill the glass with fresh ice
Top with chilled ginger ale
Stir gently to combine without losing carbonation
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a slapped mint sprig
Tips
Use a quality ginger ale like Fever-Tree or Q Mixers; the ginger flavor should be present but not overpowering Slap the mint sprig between your palms before garnishing to release its aromatic oils For a spicier version, substitute ginger beer for ginger ale and reduce the simple syrup