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Stirred · 1 serving

Umeshu Highball (Glenlivet Recipe)

A two-ingredient Scotch and umeshu serve that emphasizes honeyed malt and sweet-tart stone fruit.

Short answer

Umeshu Highball (Glenlivet Recipe) is a stirred cocktail made with single malt scotch whisky, plum wine, and plum. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Umeshu Highball (Glenlivet Recipe) 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
Umeshu Highball (Glenlivet Recipe) ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Single malt Scotch whisky40 ml4 cl1.4 oz2 parts
Plum wine20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Plum1 slice———

Garnish: Exactly one very small thin ripe-plum slice at the rim

Method

How to make Umeshu Highball (Glenlivet Recipe)

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear rocks glass and cut exactly one very small thin slice from a ripe fresh plum.

  2. 02

    Measure the single-malt Scotch and umeshu into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass about three-quarters full with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until the amber mixture is very cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled rocks glass over exactly one large clear ice cube.

  6. 06

    Set the single small plum slice at the rim and serve without citrus, herbs, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Umeshu Highball (Glenlivet Recipe) taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Umeshu Highball (Glenlivet Recipe) questions

What is in a Umeshu Highball (Glenlivet Recipe)?

Kokto’s build uses single malt scotch whisky, plum wine, and plum.

How long does a Umeshu Highball (Glenlivet Recipe) 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 Umeshu Highball (Glenlivet Recipe) prepared?

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

Is a Umeshu Highball (Glenlivet Recipe) 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 B158https://www.theglenlivet.com/en-us/whisky-cocktails/umeshu-highball/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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