Presbyterian
The Presbyterian is a highball made with Scotch Whisky, Soda Water and Ginger Ale. It is built and served in a highball glass, about 13% ABV before ice melts.
- Method
- Built
- Glass
- Highball glass
- Served
- Highball
- Strength
- About 13% ABV before ice melts
- Family
- Highball
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 45mlScotch Whisky
- 45mlSoda Water
- 45mlGinger Ale
How to make it
- Fill a highball glass with ice, add the Scotch and soda water, top with ginger ale and stir lightly.
- Garnish with a lemon slice.
Tip: Fill the glass right to the top with ice so the drink stays cold without watering down fast.
About the Presbyterian
A Scotch highball lengthened with both soda water and ginger ale, which keeps it drier than whisky and ginger alone. The name is usually taken as a nod to the Church of Scotland.
Missing something?
- No Scotch Whisky? Use Johnnie Walker Scotch (Johnnie Walker is a blended Scotch)
- No Scotch Whisky? Use Irish Whiskey (Lighter and less smoky)
- No Ginger Ale? Use Ginger Beer (Spicier)
All swaps for Scotch Whisky and Ginger Ale
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