Hi Life Spritz

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (24 ratings)

Serve in a Highball (max 10oz/300ml)

Ingredients:
1 oz Hayman's London Dry Gin from freezer
1 oz Chardonnay (Chablis) white wine chilled
23 oz Elderflower liqueur
2 oz Thomas Henry Soda Water chilled
× 1 1 serving
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Garnish: Lime wedge squeezed and dropped in drink

How to make:

POUR all ingredients into ice-filled glass. TOP with soda and briefly stir.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 5/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 6/10

Review:

Borrowing its name from both BA High Life magazine and the highball glass it is served in, this refreshing long drink combines the botanical complexity of gin with honeyed elderflower liqueur balanced by white wine acidity.

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History:

Created 30th May 2014 by yours truly at the Cabinet Room in London, England for British Airways' BA High Life magazine.
Spritz history

Nutrition:

One serving of Hi Life Spritz contains 139 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.1 standard drinks
  • 11.23% alc./vol. (11.23° proof)
  • 15.7 grams of pure alcohol

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Anonymous

29th August 2021 at 02:24
At the risk of insulting the master himself, I found the elderflower a bit overpowering. I enjoyed this more after cutting it back to 1 fl oz (or even a tad less). Cheers.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
7th September 2021 at 21:33
Agreed! I've amended the recipe accordingly. Many thanks.