Orchard Smoke Highball

About the Cocktail

The Orchard Smoke Highball is designed to stay bright and easy-drinking while still carrying enough whiskey character to feel intentional, not forgettable. Apple and lemon sharpen the profile, carbonation keeps it lifted, and the light smoky note gives it just enough tension to make the drink feel more crafted than casual.

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Flavor Notes

Apple, Smoke, Bright

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Ingredients

1.75 oz Koopers Family Rye Whiskey

3–4 oz chilled dry apple soda or hard cider

0.25 oz fresh lemon juice

2 dashes aromatic bitters

Pinch smoked sea salt (optional rim)

Apple slice and lemon peel for garnish

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Method

Optionally rim half a chilled highball glass with smoked sea salt. Fill with ice. Add Koopers Family Rye Whiskey, lemon juice, and bitters, then stir briefly. Top with apple soda or cider, stir once gently, and garnish with an apple slice and lemon twist.

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