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Brandy Highball

Brandy, ginger ale, and ice. A low-drama long drink that knows exactly what it is.

EasyBrandyRefreshingBubblesNo Shaker
A clean, effervescent amber Brandy Highball served over long ice cubes in a tall glass, bubbling gently and finished with a long, twisted lemon peel.
Difficulty Easy
Glass Highball glass
Ice Build over ice
Tools Bar spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Brandy
  • 4–5 oz Ginger ale Ginger beer makes it sharper and spicier.
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters Optional, but it gives the drink more backbone.

How to make it

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add brandy and bitters if using.
  3. Top with ginger ale.
  4. Stir gently.

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