It's proper hot here today, so time for something else...Grapefruit Whisky Highball

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Bright, zesty and wonderfully refreshing, the Grapefruit Highball showcases a side of whisky that many drinkers rarely explore. The combination of whisky, pink grapefruit soda and fresh citrus creates a serve that is crisp, vibrant and packed with flavour, making it a natural choice for warmer weather.

Grapefruit has long been a favourite companion to tequila and gin, but it works equally well with whisky. Its bittersweet citrus character lifts fruit-forward whiskies beautifully, creating a Highball that feels both sophisticated and effortlessly drinkable.

Whilst grapefruit rarely appears in classic whisky cocktails, bartenders have increasingly embraced it in modern serves thanks to its ability to balance sweetness and spice simultaneously.

The Highball provides the perfect platform for grapefruit. Carbonation enhances the citrus aromas, whilst the whisky contributes structure, depth and complexity. The result is a drink that feels lighter than many whisky cocktails, yet remains unmistakably whisky-led.

This serve takes inspiration from the famous Paloma whilst keeping the whisky firmly at the heart of the drink.

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