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Built · 1 serving

Killiecrankie Whisky Highball

A chu-hi-inspired Scotch highball brightened with yuzu liqueur, black elderflower cordial, soda, and aromatic mint.

Short answer

Killiecrankie Whisky Highball is a built cocktail made with blended scotch whisky, yuzu liqueur, elderflower cordial, soda water, and mint. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodBuilt
GlassHighball
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Killiecrankie Whisky Highball 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
Killiecrankie Whisky Highball ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Blended Scotch whisky25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Yuzu Liqueur25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Elderflower Cordial50 ml5 cl1.7 oz2 parts
Soda Water75 ml7.5 cl2.5 oz3 parts
Mint1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one compact fresh mint sprig at the rim

Method

How to make Killiecrankie Whisky Highball

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill one highball glass and select exactly one compact fresh mint sprig.

  2. 02

    Fill the glass with exactly five long clear ice pieces.

  3. 03

    Add blended Scotch, yuzu liqueur, and elderflower cordial over the ice.

  4. 04

    Stir until the base is evenly chilled and combined.

  5. 05

    Top with 75 ml chilled soda water and lift once gently with a bar spoon.

  6. 06

    Set the single mint sprig at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Killiecrankie Whisky Highball taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness2 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Killiecrankie Whisky Highball questions

What is in a Killiecrankie Whisky Highball?

Kokto’s build uses blended scotch whisky, yuzu liqueur, elderflower cordial, soda water, and mint.

How long does a Killiecrankie Whisky Highball 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 Killiecrankie Whisky Highball prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a highball. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Killiecrankie Whisky Highball 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 B204https://www.thecaterer.com/indepth/cocktail-recipe-combining-the-whisky-highball-with-the-chu-hi · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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