Ordinary Drink

English Highball 🍹

Name: English Highball
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 0.75 oz Brandy; 0.75 oz Gin; 0.75 oz Sweet Vermouth; Carbonated water; Lemon peel

Learn how to make a English Highball: a alcoholic ordinary drink served in a highball glass. Full ingredient list with standard measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Alcoholic Highball glass

Ingredients

Brandy0.75 oz
Gin0.75 oz
Sweet Vermouth0.75 oz
Carbonated water
Lemon peel

How to Make It

Pour brandy, gin, and sweet vermouth into a highball glass over ice cubes.
Fill with carbonated water.
Add the twist of lemon peel, stir, and serve. (Ginger ale may be substituted for carbonated water, if preferred.)

Frequently Asked Questions

What glass is a English Highball served in?

A English Highball is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

Is a English Highball alcoholic?

Yes — a English Highball is classified as alcoholic.

How many ingredients are in a English Highball?

A English Highball uses 5 ingredients, listed above with standard measurements.

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