Whiskey · Light
Lemon Sour
A crisp, modern Tokyo-style highball — Japanese whisky with fresh lemon juice, a touch of sugar, and chilled soda water. Pale, effervescent, and perfectly balanced in the izakaya tradition.
- Time
- 4 min
- Servings
- 1
- Glass
- Highball glass
Ingredients
- Japanese whiskyJapanese whiskyJapanese whisky is a category of whisky produced in Japan, often characterized by its smoothness and balance, with a range of flavors from fruity to smoky. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Highball or served neat.45 ml
- Fresh lemon juiceFresh lemon juiceFresh lemon juice is the acidic liquid extracted from ripe lemons, commonly used in cocktails for its bright, tangy flavor. It adds balance and enhances other ingredients in drinks.30 ml
- Simple SyrupSimple SyrupSimple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving sugar in water, typically in equal parts. It is commonly used in cocktails to easily sweeten drinks without granulated sugar.10 ml
- Soda waterSoda waterSoda water is carbonated water that may contain added minerals for flavor. It is commonly used as a mixer in cocktails to add effervescence and dilute stronger spirits.120 ml
- Lemon wedge (garnish)Lemon wedge (garnish)A lemon wedge is a fresh citrus fruit cut into a triangular piece, commonly used as a garnish. It adds a tart flavor and visual appeal to various cocktails.1
Gear
Method
- 1
Fill a tall highball glass with ice cubes — more ice is better to keep it cold and slow dilution.
- 2
Pour Japanese whiskyJapanese whiskyJapanese whisky is a category of whisky produced in Japan, often characterized by its smoothness and balance, with a range of flavors from fruity to smoky. It is commonly used in cocktails like the Highball or served neat. and fresh lemon juicefresh lemon juiceFresh lemon juice is the acidic liquid extracted from ripe lemons, commonly used in cocktails for its bright, tangy flavor. It adds balance and enhances other ingredients in drinks. over the ice.
- 3
Add simple syrupsimple syrupSimple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving sugar in water, typically in equal parts. It is commonly used in cocktails to easily sweeten drinks without granulated sugar. and stir gently.
- 4
Top with cold soda watersoda waterSoda water is carbonated water that may contain added minerals for flavor. It is commonly used as a mixer in cocktails to add effervescence and dilute stronger spirits. and stir once more with a light hand to preserve the bubbles.
- 5
Garnish with a fresh lemon wedge on the rim.
