CHIVAS MARTINEZ HIGHBALL COCKTAIL RECIPE

Fresh - Intermediate - Highball glass

The original Martinez cocktail is the predecessor to the gin martini. The flavours present within this classic cocktail also pair beautifully with Scotch, so we created a whisky highball variation of the classic Martinez.
Rich and sweet Chivas Extra 13 Sherry Cask stands up against the intense cherry flavours in Maraschino and the depth of sweet vermouth. Using these ingredients in a highball lightens the richness of these rich cocktail ingredients with plenty of ice and crisp soda, making it a long, refreshing drink.

Use large cubes of ice (or one long cube) rather than crushed ice to keep your highball cool without over diluting it.

Wondering why it’s called a whisky highball? One belief was that ball was bartenders’ slang for glass, and this drink is best served in a tall glass. The other is to do with railroads, where at maximum train speed the ball indicator would be highest in the tank, and two short whistle blows followed by one long one were given – in the same way two shots of whisky would be followed by one long pour of soda in the drink.