Scotch and Soda
The ultimate in understated simplicity. Just scotch and club soda over ice, this highball lets the whisky breathe and is the perfect drink for a long, relaxed evening.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blended scotch whisky
- 4 oz Club soda (chilled)
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve as an aperitif alongside light appetizers like smoked mackerel, prosciutto-wrapped figs, or grilled vegetables to let the scotch's character shine.
Instructions
Fill a highball glass with fresh ice
Pour scotch over the ice
Top slowly with chilled club soda
Stir gently once or twice to combine without losing carbonation
Garnish with a lemon twist
Tips
Use well-chilled club soda and pour gently to preserve the carbonation that makes this drink sparkle A characterful blended scotch like Monkey Shoulder or Dewar's White Label shines in this simple format This is an excellent way to explore different scotches side by side; the soda opens up the flavors without masking them