Recipes

Rum & Tonic may not be as well-known as some other classic highballs, but this underdog is surprisingly delicious and can be enjoyed in a multitude of combinations. See below for our suggestions, but you do you!

Rum & Tonic Recipe:

2 oz rum*

4 oz tonic*

Garnish: fresh citrus

Stir ingredients together in an ice-filled glass and garnish.

*Rum and Tonic Pairings:

• Dark Rum + Classic Tonic Water
• White Rum + Bitter Lemon Tonic Water
• Rhum Agricole + Indian Tonic Water

Use up an open bottle of sparkling rosé with this simple spritz recipe.

Rosé Spritz Recipe:

.5 oz sweet vermouth

3 oz sparkling rosé wine

3 oz Top Note Bitter Lemon Tonic Water

Garnish: fresh citrus peel

Stir ingredients together in a wine glass and garnish.

The Negroni Sbagliato is a lighter, brighter version of the classic Negroni. Typically comprised of sweet vermouth, Campari, and sparkling wine, we swapped out the wine for our Sparkling Grapefruit Soda. The resulting cocktail is pleasantly bittersweet and with a lower ABV, you don't have to worry about tapping out too early in the evening.

Grapefruit Sbagliato Recipe:

2 oz sweet vermouth

2 oz Campari

2 oz Top Note Sparkling Grapefruit Soda

Garnish: fresh grapefruit slice

Stir ingredients together in an ice-filled rocks glass and garnish. 

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.

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.

You've gotta try this elevated highball inspired by Soho House Chicago.

Toki Highball Recipe:

1.5 oz Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky

1 bar spoon Pedro Ximénez Sherry Wine

3.5 oz Top Note Bitter Lemon Tonic Water

Garnish: grapefruit twist

Stir ingredients together in an ice-filled highball glass and garnish.

Shake up (literally) your everyday highball routine with this earthy, sweet and sour recipe inspired by Chicago's Longman & Eagle.

Old Jack Horner Recipe:

1.5 oz Jim Beam Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon

1.5 oz umeshu (plum wine)

.75 oz lemon juice

.5 oz maple syrup

3 oz Top Note Ginger Beer

Garnish: fresh lemon slices

Combine all ingredients except Ginger Beer in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into an ice-filled Collins glass. Top with Ginger Beer, stir, and garnish.

This spirit-free delight inspired by Milwaukee's Hotel Madrid is all about that #garnishgame.

Sin & Tonic Recipe:

2 oz grapefruit juice

1.5 oz simple syrup

4 oz Top Note Indian Tonic Water

Garnish: star anise, thinly sliced lime wheels, fresh Thai basil

Stir ingredients together in an ice-filled glass and garnish abundantly.

When life gives you lemonade, make a celery spritz!

Lemon-Celery Spritz Recipe:

2 oz cold-pressed celery juice (store bought or homemade)

2 oz lemonade (store bought or homemade)

3 oz Top Note Classic Tonic Water

Garnish: fresh herbs and citrus

Stir ingredients together in an ice-filled glass and garnish.