Scotch and Soda - Recipe, Reviews, & Drink Information | Cocktail Friend

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Scotch and Soda
Contains Alcohol:  Yes
Style: Cocktail
Glass Type: Old Fashioned Glass
Ingredients: 3

Recipe:
2 oz Scotch Whisky
Club Soda, to top
1 Lemon Twist (Garnish)

Instructions

Add the scotch to a highball glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and stir briefly to combine. Garnish with an optional lemon twist. If you want a little extra kick, it's great to add a 1/4 oz of fresh lemon juice to the mix.

Scotch and Soda - Summary

A Scotch and Soda is a simple and classic cocktail that consists of just two main ingredients: Scotch whisky and soda water, although a lemon is often used both for garnish and the added juice it provides. A Scotch and Soda is a simple and classic cocktail that consists of just two main ingredients: Scotch whisky and soda water. It goes without saying, but using a quality scotch helps a great deal.

This drink style is classified as a Cocktail and is Alcoholic, so drink responsibly! The recommended glass type for this drink is Old Fashioned Glass. We say, feel free to serve it in whatever you have available; it will still taste the same :)

You may also use different variations of the same ingredient. For example, you could change up fruit types or sugar substitutes. Other substitutions would include different brands of liquor. For example, if your drink calls for a specific type of whiskey, you could try using bourbon instead of Irish.

Crafting cocktails should be fun, so get creative and make it your own. Who knows, you might find your next favorite!

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Scotch and Soda consists of 3 different ingredients, although you may not need all of them to make it work. Keep in mind, there are many different flavored spirts and brands, so never feel obligated to use any one in particular. If you don't have all of the below ingredients, you can always get crafty and try your own variations. You might even create your own version that tastes even better. Feel free to share your creations with the Cocktail Friend community!

Here are some of the potential core ingredients you'll want. Each ingredient links to other drinks containing that same ingredient:

  1. Scotch Whisky
  2. Club Soda
  3. Lemon(s)
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