Name: Nor'easter Whisky
Brand: Coastal Stone Whisky
SKU: SMWNoreaster-500
Price: 99.0 AUD
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Nor'easter Whisky Highball

How to Make a Highball Using Nor'Easter Whisky?

The highball cocktail, a refreshing and timeless classic, traces its origins back to the early 20th century, believed to have emerged in the United States during the heyday of soda fountains. Its simplicity and crispness make it a perfect canvas for highlighting the distinct flavors of fine spirits, as demonstrated in this Nor'easter Whisky Highball recipe. Here's how to craft this delightful drink.

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Ingredients

50ml Nor'easter Single Malt Whisky
Ginger Ale or Soda Water

Garnish: Lemon Zest

Method

1. Choose the Right Glassware: Start by selecting a tall highball glass, ideally one that can hold at least 12 ounces. This will allow room for your whisky, mixer, ice, and garnish.

2. Add the Nor'easter Whisky: Carefully pour 50ml of the Nor'easter Single Malt Whisky into the highball glass. This premium whisky is the star of your cocktail, offering a rich and robust flavor profile that will shine through.

3. Fill with Ice: Fill the glass with ice cubes to the brim. The ice serves a dual purpose: it chills the cocktail and also dilutes it slightly, mellowing the whisky's intensity to create a harmonious balance of flavors.

4. Top with Ginger Ale or Soda Water: You have a choice here – you can either top your Nor'easter Whisky with zesty Ginger Ale for a spicy kick or opt for Soda Water for a crisper, more neutral effervescence. Slowly pour your chosen mixer over the whisky and ice.

5. Stir Gently: Give your cocktail a gentle stir with a long bar spoon. This will help the whisky and mixer blend together, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.

6. Garnish with Lemon Zest: Take a fresh lemon and use a zester or a fine grater to create a thin lemon zest garnish. Carefully twist or place the zest on the surface of your highball cocktail. This adds a delightful citrus aroma and a touch of zestiness to each sip.

7. Serve and Enjoy: Your Nor'easter Whisky Highball is now ready to be savored. Serve it immediately, and take pleasure in the balanced marriage of the whisky's coastal stone notes with the effervescence of your chosen mixer, all enhanced by the bright and aromatic lemon zest.

This Nor'easter Whisky Highball is a testament to the simple yet refined nature of the highball cocktail, allowing the distinct character of the whisky to shine through while offering a refreshing and delightful drinking experience. Cheers!