Uploaded May 2014 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Highballs are a classification of cocktails that are a combination of a spirit and a non-alcoholic juice or soda in approximately a 2:1 ratio. This is one of the best. What's great is, it's extremely easy to make. It's the perfect drink to make when you just want to throw something together. I like to use a bonded rye, but almost any rye will do. Rye is typically more citrusy and peppery than other whiskies, which is perfect with a spicy ginger beer that you can feel in your sinuses. Fentimans is a favorite, but you can also use Reed's, Q Ginger, Fever-Tree or even Trader Joe's has a pretty mean ginger beer. This isn't the same thing as Schweppes or Canada Dry. You need something where you can taste the ginger. If you're really into that spicy root, add a splash of juiced ginger. The one in the video was juiced in-house, but you can probably nab some from a health food shop or a juicery. Also, as always, use a lime, cut it in half and squeeze it. Please don't use the store-bought stuff that comes in the little plastic green squeeze bottle. To paraphrase James Bond, the cheapest way to improve a drink is with expensive mixers. That's good advice to keep in mind the next time you're mixing up a drink. Cheers!
Recipe:
2oz Rye
.25oz Fresh Lime Juice
4oz Ginger Beer
Splash Ginger Juice
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The Bottles Featured in This Drink:
Rittenhouse Rye
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heavenhill.com/brand/23
Fentimans
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Highballs are a classification of cocktails that are a combination of a spirit and a non-alcoholic juice or soda in approximately a 2:1 ratio. This is one of the best. What's great is, it's extremely easy to make. It's the perfect drink to make when you just want to throw something together. I like to use a bonded rye, but almost any rye will do. Rye is typically more citrusy and peppery than other whiskies, which is perfect with a spicy ginger beer that you can feel in your sinuses. Fentimans is a favorite, but you can also use Reed's, Q Ginger, Fever-Tree or even Trader Joe's has a pretty mean ginger beer. This isn't the same thing as Schweppes or Canada Dry. You need something where you can taste the ginger. If you're really into that spicy root, add a splash of juiced ginger. The one in the video was juiced in-house, but you can probably nab some from a health food shop or a juicery. Also, as always, use a lime, cut it in half and squeeze it. Please don't use the store-bought stuff that comes in the little plastic green squeeze bottle. To paraphrase James Bond, the cheapest way to improve a drink is with expensive mixers. That's good advice to keep in mind the next time you're mixing up a drink. Cheers!
Recipe:
2oz Rye
.25oz Fresh Lime Juice
4oz Ginger Beer
Splash Ginger Juice
Follow Us!
facebook.com/DistinguishedSpirits
instagram.com/distinguishedspirits
twitter.com/DistinguishedSp
pinterest.com/DistinguishedSp
The Bottles Featured in This Drink:
Rittenhouse Rye
facebook.com/pages/Rittenhouse-Rye/118250084919066
heavenhill.com/brand/23
Fentimans
youtube.com/user/FentimansDrinks
fentimans.com/cocktail_mixers
