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Shaken · 1 serving

Hightower

An Irish-whiskey Gold Rush variation with lemon, rich honey syrup, a whisper of mint liqueur, and saline.

Short answer

Hightower is a shaken cocktail made with irish whiskey, lemon juice, honey syrup, white crème de menthe, saline solution, and mint. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
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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.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Hightower ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Irish whiskey60 ml6 cl2 oz48 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz18 parts
Honey Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz12 parts
White Crème de MentheSource specifies this bottle: Giffard Peppermint Pastille crème de menthe1.25 ml0.1 cl0 oz1 part
Saline Solution2 drop———
Mint2 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.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear heavy rocks glass, prepare clean cubed serving ice, and select exactly one small compact two-tip mint sprig.

  2. 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.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake firmly for 10–12 seconds until the pale gold mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fill the chilled rocks glass with fresh cubed ice and strain the cocktail over it.

  6. 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.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

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

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