4 Highballs To Enjoy International Scotch Day 2024

Every year on February 8th, enthusiasts around the globe raise their glasses to the occasion of International Scotch Day - commemorating the finest of whiskies which has become the ultimate aspirational benchmark for whisky enjoyers in both India and around the world. Made in Scotland using time-honored traditions and techniques refined over generations of distillers, Scotch whisky boasts an unmatched level of craftsmanship that gives it an unparalleled complexity and depth. 

Historic whisky makers like the DEWAR’S brand have further innovated on these practices by pioneering unique distillation processes such as Double-Ageing, giving Scotch additional benefits like its extra smooth texture. It is this meticulous attention to detail that sets Scotch whisky apart, making it a prized addition to the bar of whisky enthusiasts seeking an unparalleled drinking experience. 

In 2024, consumers are experimenting with novel ways to enjoy their favorite Scotch in new age formats - with the whisky highball being among the most popular. This format incorporates soda water or ginger ale, along with ice and a garnish into the Scotch, to create an effervescent drink that is light, refreshing, and highlights more dimensions of the whisky's flavors. In the spirit of celebrating how far Scotch has come, here are some of our recommended whisky highball recipes to enjoy this International Scotch Day 

Ginger Highball 

Ingredients: 

60ml DEWAR’S 12 Year Old 

15ml Lemon Juice 

15ml Ginger Syrup 

15ml Sugar Syrup 

30-60ml Soda 

Steps: 

1. Blend and strain fresh ginger with just enough water to help it 

blend. Add castor sugar and stir to mix. Ensure the ginger to 

sugar ratio is 4:3. 

2. Combine all the other ingredients in a highball glass 

3. Fill it with ice and stir till chilled 

4. Top off with more ice and soda. 

5. Garnish with a lemon wedge or wheel

Green Tea Highball 

Ingredients: 

60ml DEWAR’S 12 Year Old 

5ml Lemon Juice 

10ml Sugar Syrup 

60ml Green Tea 

Steps: 

1. Take 12 green tea bags steeped in 500ml hot water for not more than 30 seconds. Chill it once ready. 

2. Add the chilled green tea to all the other ingredients in a highball glass 3. Fill it with ice and stir till chilled 

4. Top it off with more ice and soda 

5. Garnish with a pineapple leave or a lime wheel 

Tropical Highball 

Ingredients: 

60ml DEWAR’S 12 Year Old 

15ml Lemon Juice 

15ml Chili Cinnamon Syrup 

30ml Pineapple Juice 

Steps: 

1. For the chilli cinnamon syrup, add 2 toasted Kashmiri chilis and 2 toasted cinnamon sticks to 500ml sugar syrup. Blend the ingredients together and strain. 

2. Combine the syrup and all the other ingredients in a chilled highball glass. 

3. Fill it with ice and stir till chilled 

4. Top it off with more ice and soda 

5. Garnish with a pineapple wedge

Beekeepers Highball 

Ingredients: 

45ml DEWAR’S 12 Year Old 

15ml Lemon Juice 

15ml Honey Cinnamon Syrup 

30ml Soda 

Steps: 

1. Take honey and water in a 5:4 ratio. Add this solution and toasted cinnamon sticks to a blender. Use 4 cinnamon sticks for every 500ml honey syrup. 

2. Blend and fine strain the mixture. 

3. Combine all the ingredients in a highball glass 

4. Fill it with ice and stir till chilled 

5. Add more ice and top up with soda 

6. Garnish with a honey cinnamon tuile