Name: Brandy Highball
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 2 oz brandy; 4 oz soda water

The original Highball — brandy and soda water over ice, served in a tall glass with a lemon twist. Before Scotch dominated the highball format, brandy was the spirit of choice for lengthening with charged water in late 19th-century saloons and clubs.

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Brandy Highball

Cocktails that welcome newcomers — low in alcohol bite, balanced in sweetness, and easy to enjoy. Good for anyone new to cocktails.

Approachable

Cocktails where no single element dominates — the spirit, acid, and sweetness are in harmony. Classic sours and well-built stirred drinks often land here.

Balanced

Cocktails designed to cool and revive — light, bright, and often long. Refreshing drinks shine in summer and warm weather.

Refreshing

Cocktails that feel clean, dry, and snappy, often highlighting a single spirit with a light modifier. Crisp drinks are common in highballs and classic martinis.

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