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Gin highball cocktail with lemon twist on a dark marble countertop with bar tools and citrus in the background

The Ethical Highball

Winnie Anderson
Old-school newsroom vibe with a modern polish.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Mixing Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Adults 21+

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board for the lemon
  • 1 Paring knife or peeler
  • 1 Jigger, Mini Measure, or measuring spoons
  • 1 Highball or other tall glass
  • 1 Long spoon or other stirring tool
  • 1 Container to store the lemon in

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz Gin A classic, clean style is best
  • 4-6 oz tonic water (chilled)
  • 1/2 oz Dry vermouth
  • 1 ea Lemon (for twist or a slice)
  • Ice cubes enough to fill the glass to the top

Instructions
 

  • Wash the lemon
  • Put the highball glass in the freezer and chill for 5 to 10 minutes (no more!)
  • Take the glass from the freezer and add enough ice to fill the glass to the top
  • Pour 2 oz of gin directly over the ice
  • Measure and pour the vermouth into the glass
  • Slowly add 4-6 oz of tonic water into the glass.
  • Insert the stirring spoon all the way to the bottom and give 3 slow stirs, no more.
  • Use the peeler to peel a thin strip of lemon peel. Hold it over the glass and twist to release the oils. Then drop it in the glass. If you want a slice, then cut one and place it on top.
Keyword Gin, Highball, Tonic
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