CHIVAS CHERRY COLA

Name: Chivas Cherry Cola
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 50 ml Chivas 12; 150 ml Cherry Cola; Cherry, to garnish

Sweet

With images of American diners springing to mind, cherry cola is a classic mixer. Crisp and refreshing with a hint of cherry sweetness, it’s the perfect way to lift smooth Chivas 12. This highball drink is ideal for whisky newbies who are more used to pairing spirits with cola for a simple night out choice. Drop a cherry into the glass for a pop of colour and you’re done – it’s that easy!

MAKE IT YOURSELF

ingredients

method

CHIVAS CHERRY COLA

Cordial glass

50 ml	Chivas 12
150 ml	Cherry Cola
	Cherry, to garnish

CHIVAS CHERRY COLA

Cordial glass

50 ml	Chivas 12
150 ml	Cherry Cola
	Cherry, to garnish

PRO TIP

Use large cubes of ice (or one long cube) rather than crushed ice to keep your highball cool without over diluting it

POUR

Add all ingredients to a highball glass filled to the top with ice

STIR

Give a small stir

SERVE

Garnish with a cherry and serve

WHY IS IT CALLED A WHISKY HIGHBALL?

One belief was that ball was bartenders’ slang for glass, and this drink is best served in a tall glass. The other is to do with railroads, where at maximum train speed the ball indicator would be highest in the tank, and two short whistle blows followed by one long one were given – in the same way two shots of whisky would be followed by one long pour of soda in the drink.