1 serving
Hightower ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Irish whiskey | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 48 parts |
Lemon Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 18 parts |
Honey Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 12 parts |
White Crème de MentheSource specifies this bottle: Giffard Peppermint Pastille crème de menthe | 1.25 ml | 0.1 cl | 0 oz | 1 part |
Saline Solution | 2 drop | — | — | — |
Mint | 2 leaf | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one small compact two-tip mint sprig at the rim
Method
How to make Hightower
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one clear heavy rocks glass, prepare clean cubed serving ice, and select exactly one small compact two-tip mint sprig.
- 02
Measure 60 ml Irish whiskey, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml rich honey syrup, 1.25 ml clear mint liqueur, and two drops saline into a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.
- 04
Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until the pale gold mixture is very cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Fill the chilled rocks glass with fresh cubed ice and strain the cocktail over it.
- 06
Set the single compact mint sprig at the rim and serve without citrus or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Hightower taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Hightower questions
What is in a Hightower?
Kokto’s build uses irish whiskey, lemon juice, honey syrup, white crème de menthe, saline solution, and mint.
How long does a Hightower take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Hightower prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Hightower alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B169https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/17186/hightower · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved






