Japanese Lemon Fizz

This Japanese-style highball cocktail is a refreshing and fizzy twist on the classic highball. Made with your choice of whiskey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and unflavored sparkling water, this drink is a popular choice at Japanese Izakayas. The combination of whiskey and soda, with a hint of fresh lemon, creates a simple yet invigorating beverage that is perfect for relaxing with friends.

Japanese Lemon Fizz

A Japanese-style highball cocktail with whiskey, fresh lemon, and fizzy water, creating a refreshing and invigorating drink.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz Whiskey
  • 6-8 oz Unflavored Sparkling Water
  • 1 Lemon wedge
  • Large-sized ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Fill a glass with ice and stir to chill the glass. Discard the ice and refill with new ice.
  2. Add whiskey to the glass, stirring well along the inner wall.
  3. Add ice cubes, if desired.
  4. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the glass.
  5. Gently pour the fizzy water along the inner wall of the glass to keep it fizzy.
  6. Stir once to complete.