Ingredients
- 60 ml Scotch e.g. Johnnie Walker, Monkey Shoulder
- 90 ml Soda water
- Garnish Lemon twist
Preparation
- Build over ice in a highball glass.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with lemon twist. Use a peeler or knife to cut a wide strip, avoiding the white pith. Twist it over the drink to release the oils, then drop it in.
Origin Story
Scotch & Soda has been a popular highball drink since the early 20th century, particularly among whisky enthusiasts in Scotland and beyond. The combination of Scotch whisky and soda water became a favored way to enjoy whisky, allowing the spirit's flavors to shine while providing a refreshing twist.
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Seen in
- Lost in Translation 2003
Bill Murray's aging actor drinks Scotch in the lonely Tokyo hotel bars.
- North by Northwest 1959
Cary Grant is forced to drink bourbon on the rocks, but the Scotch highball is referenced throughout.