High Life Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare glass

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

2. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.