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Hoffman Highball

Mahoney's Hoffman Highball is a spare J. P. C. Scotch-and-soda serve.

dry · sparkling · peat · clean · long drink · refreshing

Served in Large glass. Ice: Lump ice.

Variants (1)

The Hoffman House Bartender's Guide by Charles S. Mahoney (1905, p.140)

1 lumpice base
1 jiggerScotch whisky — J. P. C. Scotchbase
1 bottleSoda water — plain sodadilution
  1. Put one lump of ice and the Scotch in a large glass.
  2. Add a bottle of plain soda and serve.

Ice: Lump ice

See also: Royal High Ball, Whiskey Rickey