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Wine & Brandy · Beginner

English Highball

Brandy, gin and sweet vermouth in equal thirds, lengthened with soda.

GlassHighball glass
GarnishLemon twist
8ozHighball holds 8 oz of liquidTall glass over ice, so the liquid tops out around 8 oz.

Build

Brandy¾ oz20 ml1 oz30 ml1 ½ oz45 ml2 oz60 ml
Gin¾ oz20 ml1 oz30 ml1 ½ oz45 ml2 oz60 ml
Sweet vermouth¾ oz20 ml1 oz30 ml1 ½ oz45 ml2 oz60 ml
Club sodato fill

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Method

  1. Pour the brandy, gin and vermouth into a highball glass over ice.
  2. Fill with soda and stir gently.
  3. Twist a lemon peel over the top.

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