At a Glance
Category: Whiskey Cocktails
Glass: Highball glass
Garnish: Lemon twist (optional)
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz whiskey (Japanese whisky traditional)
- 4-5 oz soda water
Method
Build whiskey over ice, then top with well-chilled soda water and stir once, gently.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Highball glass
Garnish: Lemon twist (optional)
Background & History
A simple format elevated to near-ritual precision in Japan, where exact ice shape, pour order, and carbonation retention are treated as genuine bartending craft.
For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Whiskey Cocktails.