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English Highball

English Highball is fairly approachable, built around sour and citrus. The mouthfeel is lean, light body, and the overall impression is firm and warming.

SourCitrus

APPROX. ABV: 22%
STRENGTH: 4/5
DRINKABILITY: 4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2

Bitterness0

Sourness4

Strength4

Body2

Drinkability4

Fruity2

Herbal1

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

3/4 oz Brandy

3/4 oz Gin

3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth

Carbonated water

Lemon peel

Method: Pour brandy, gin, and sweet vermouth into a highball glass over ice cubes. Fill with carbonated water. Add the twist of lemon peel, stir, and serve. (Ginger ale may be substituted for carbonated water, if preferred.)
Glass: Highball glass
Garnish: Citrus garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Seafood

02Fried food

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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