Bermuda Highball

Bermuda Highball

Brandy, gin and dry vermouth lengthened with sparkling water and a lemon twist in a tall glass. A dry, old-school highball that drinks lighter than its three-spirit base.

11% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

160 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar
  • Soda Water· not in your bar

    Or swap: Lemon-Lime Soda — sweeter, citrusy, Tonic Water — adds a bittersweet edge

  • Brandy· not in your bar¾ oz

    Or swap: Apple Brandy — adds orchard fruit, Cognac — smoother, more refined

  • Dry Vermouth· not in your bar¾ oz

    Or swap: Blanc Vermouth — slightly sweeter, Lillet Blanc — lighter, citrusy

  • Gin· not in your bar¾ oz

    Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical

Instructions

  1. Pour brandy, gin, and dry vermouth into a highball glass over ice cubes.

  2. Fill with carbonated water and stir.

  3. Add the twist of lemon and serve.

  4. (Ginger ale may be substituted for carbonated water, if preferred.)

Pairs well with

Light, bubbly, and dry — this highball keeps company with crisp finger foods:

  • Fish cake sliders
  • Cucumber sandwiches
  • Salted plantain chips
  • Deviled eggs with paprika

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