Bermuda Highball
The Bermuda Highball is a medium brandy highball, herbal on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 12 out of 100
- Sweet
- 12 out of 100
- Fruity
- 12 out of 100
- Herbal
- 44 out of 100
- Boozy
- 42 out of 100
How to make a Bermuda Highball
To make a Bermuda Highball, build over ice in a highball glass: ¾ oz brandy, ¾ oz gin, ¾ oz dry vermouth and 3 oz carbonated water. Garnish with lemon peel.
You'll need
- Brandy¾ oz
- Gin¾ oz
- Dry Vermouth¾ oz
- Carbonated water3 oz
- Lemon peelgarnish
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in brandy, gin and dry vermouth.
- 3
Top with carbonated water.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
- 5
Garnish with a lemon twist.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the carbonated water fizzy.
Bermuda Highball questions
What does a Bermuda Highball taste like?
Mostly herbal. It's a medium drink at about 13% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Bermuda Highball?
About 13% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Bermuda Highball and an English Highball?
Both use brandy, gin and carbonated water. The Bermuda Highball adds dry vermouth, while the English Highball uses sweet vermouth.
Can I make Bermuda Highballs in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 4½ oz brandy, 4½ oz gin and 4½ oz dry vermouth in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with carbonated water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Bermuda Highball in?
A highball glass.