English Highball
The English Highball is a medium brandy highball, sweet and herbal on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 40 out of 100
- Fruity
- 12 out of 100
- Bitter
- 23 out of 100
- Herbal
- 40 out of 100
- Boozy
- 41 out of 100
How to make an English Highball
To make an English Highball, build over ice in a highball glass: ¾ oz brandy, ¾ oz gin, ¾ oz sweet vermouth and 3 oz carbonated water. Garnish with lemon peel.
You'll need
- Brandy¾ oz
- Gin¾ oz
- Sweet Vermouth¾ oz
- Carbonated water3 oz
- Lemon peelgarnish
Prefer it short? Skip the soda: that's the Victor.
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in brandy, gin and sweet 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.
English Highball questions
What does an English Highball taste like?
Mostly sweet and herbal. It's a medium drink at about 12% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an English Highball?
About 12% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an English Highball and a Bermuda Highball?
Both use brandy, gin and carbonated water. The English Highball adds sweet vermouth, while the Bermuda Highball uses dry vermouth.
Can I make English Highballs in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 4½ oz brandy, 4½ oz gin and 4½ oz sweet 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 an English Highball in?
A highball glass.