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High Life Recipe

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Apr 11 2026

8m

Serves 1

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Make High Life in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

Cocktail

Preparation

Cocktail

1. Prepare glass

Chill a highball or Collins glass by filling it with ice and setting aside while you mix the drink.

2. Combine base spirits and modifiers

In a cocktail shaker add 2 oz light rum, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes orange bitters.

3. Add ice and shake

Fill the shaker with a handful of ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold.

4. Prepare serving glass

Dump the ice from the chilled highball/Collins glass and add fresh ice (cubed or crushed) to about 2/3 full.

5. Strain and top

Double-strain (or fine-strain if you prefer) the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Top with 2 oz club soda and give the drink one gentle stir (about 3 turns) to combine without flattening the soda.

6. Garnish and serve

Garnish with a lime wheel or twist on the rim and optionally a sprig of fresh mint slapped against your hand to release aroma. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer.

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