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Americano
Rumored to be the Negroni's predecessor, the Americano has become a classic in its own right.
Americano Recipe:
1.5 oz Campari
1.5 oz sweet vermouth
Top Note Club Soda No. 1, to top
Optional 3 dashes orange bitters
Garnish: orange slice
Stir ingredients together with ice and garnish.
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Moscow Mule
This classic needs no introduction! We love Mules for their simplicity but the mug really makes the drink feel special.
Moscow Mule Recipe:
2 oz Vodka
.5 oz Lime Juice
4 oz Top Note Ginger Beer
Garnish: Lime Wheel
Stir all ingredients together in an ice-filled Mule mug or highball glass and garnish.
Julia Momose’s Japanese Whisky Highball
“Yes, it’s two ingredients! But as long as you have high-quality ingredients, it can really be an outstanding drink that’s more than the sum of its parts.” - Julia Momose, in conversation with Top Note about the Japanese Whisky Highball
Be sure to check out our Q&A with Julia and follow her on Instagram for more beautiful and inspiring food & drinks.
Image credit: Kailley Lindman
Julia Momose’s Japanese Whisky Highball Recipe:
1.5 oz Japanese whisky, from the freezer
Top Note Club Soda No. 1, to top
Build over ice and serve bracingly cold.
Evan Knutson’s Gin & Tonic
Sage and citrus are married together with a host of complimentary botanicals in this creative take on the classic Gin & Tonic.
Be sure to check out our Q&A with Evan and follow him on Instagram for more cocktail inspiration.
Image credit: Evan Knutson
Evan Knutson’s Gin & Tonic Recipe:
1.5 oz sage-infused Death’s Door Gin
2 dashes Bittercube orange bitters
Top Note Indian Tonic Water, to top
Garnish: expressed orange peel (flamed, if desired)
Stir all ingredients together in an ice-filled rocks glass and garnish.
Grapefruit Mojito
Everybody loves a mojito, but have you tried it with grapefruit? Mint and grapefruit make for an unlikely but harmonious pairing (calling all Taurus + Pisces couples!).
Grapefruit Mojito Recipe:
6-8 fresh mint leaves
2 oz white rum
.5 oz lime juice
1 tsp agave nectar
3 oz Top Note Sparkling Grapefruit Soda
Garnish: grapefruit and mint
Gently muddle mint and agave in a cocktail shaker. Add rum, lime juice and ice. Shake and double strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with sparkling grapefruit soda, stir, and garnish.
Glasgow Mule
Glasgow Mule Recipe:
2 oz blended Scotch whisky
.5 oz Elderflower Liqueur
.75 oz lemon juice
3 dashes Angostura bitters
4 oz Top Note Ginger Beer
Garnish: fresh lemon wheel, crystallized ginger
Stir all ingredients together in a mule mug or tall glass. Top up with crushed ice and garnish.
Citrus & Honey Vodka Club
This simple and bright riff on the classic Vodka Club is super refreshing in the summer heat.
Citrus & Honey Vodka Club Recipe:
2 oz Great Lakes Distillery Rehorst Citrus & Honey Vodka
Squeeze of citrus, optional
Garnish: expressed lemon peel
Stir ingredients together in a highball glass with ice and garnish.
Gin Rickey
This classic cocktail dates back to the turn of the 20th century. Enjoy on a hot hot day!
Gin Rickey Recipe:
2 oz gin
.5 oz lime juice
Top Note Club Soda No. 1, to top
Garnish: lime wedge
Stir ingredients together in an ice-filled highball glass and garnish.
Japanese Whisky Highball
Cocktails don't get much simpler than this, but the success of the Japanese Whisky Highball lies in its preparation and ingredients.
First, chill your glassware. You can use a classic highball glass, a beer mug or whatever you have on hand... just make sure it's cold. As for the whisky, a good-quality blend works great (we love Suntory Toki).
Refreshing and lower-proof, these taste great on a hot afternoon. Careful, they go down fast!
Japanese Whisky Highball Recipe:
1.5 oz Japanese Whisky
Garnish: expressed lemon peel, optional
Pour whisky into your chilled glass, then add ice. Pour the Club Soda down the side of the glass, avoiding the ice as much as possible. Garnish if desired.
Vodka Tonic
Simple and delicious!
Vodka Tonic Recipe:
2 oz vodka
4 oz Top Note Classic Tonic Water
Garnish: wedge of fresh lime or lemon
Stir ingredients together in an ice-filled glass and garnish.
Gin & Tonic
The tried and true classic.
Gin & Tonic Recipe:
2 oz London Dry Gin
4 oz Top Note Classic Tonic Water
Garnish: lime wedge
Stir ingredients together in an ice-filled glass and garnish.
Paloma
Ah, the classic Paloma: it's tart, refreshing, and easy to make. The salt rim is optional, but it adds an enjoyably savory dimension. If you're looking for an extra kick, try rimming your glass with Tajín.
Paloma Recipe:
2 oz reposado tequila
.5 oz lime juice
4 oz Top Note Sparkling Grapefruit Soda
Garnish: rim glass with lime wedge and salt (optional), fresh herbs and grapefruit or lime wedge
Stir all ingredients together in an ice-filled glass and garnish if desired.