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Coconut Highball
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Coconut Highball
Photographed in a Libbey Highball 9oz
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Blended Scotch whisky |
| 2 2⁄3 oz | Sparkling coconut water |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Highball (max 10oz/300ml) glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- POUR all ingredients into ice-filled glass.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Coconut flavours are subtle in this surprisingly dry highball. If you self-carbonate your coconut water then consider also adding a touch of sugar to compensate for the bittering effect of the CO2 on the coconut water, so also enhancing coconut flavours.
History:
The history of Highball cocktails and tips on how to make them.
Nutrition:
One serving of Coconut Highball contains 118 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 13.09% alc./vol. (13.09° proof)
- 16.4 grams of pure alcohol
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