Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1895, p.102) — George J. Kappeler 1895
| 1 jigger | Scotch whisky — Scotch whiskey | base |
| 1 bottle | Soda water — plain soda | dilution |
- Place a lump of ice in a long thin glass.
- Add one jigger of Scotch whisky and a bottle of cold plain soda.
Ice: Lump ice
- Nose
- Scotch leads with very little interference beyond chill and dilution.
- Palate
- This is plain highball logic in one of its clearest forms, preserving spirit character while making it longer, cooler, and easier to drink.
- Finish
- The finish is dry, fizzy, and whisky-led.
- Summary
- A bare-bones Scotch highball from the practical service core of the family.