Gin and tonic, scotch and soda, and rum and Coke are all ... A simple garnish like a lemon twist is acceptable, but why not pop a cocktail umbrella in your highball glass instead and dream ...

Scotch whisky isn’t called the water ... an orange twist. (Created by Sam Ross, New York City) Muddle ginger to a cocktail shaker until well broken up. Add blended Scotch, lemon, and honey ...

Top the scotch mixture with the honeyed hot water and gently stir. Garnish the drink with the lemon twist, if using, and serve hot.

adding a significant amount of water which further mellows the flavor profile and brings out flavor notes that would be masked by excessive alcohol heat. A lemon twist garnish contributes both a ...