Cola Highballs

Highballs aren’t exactly new here at Cocktail Hacker.  I’ve covered the Gin & Tonic and the Dark and Stormy in the past.  Around Superbowl time I even put up some tips on creating your own DIY highball bar for your party.  But, one category I haven’t touched on as yet is the class of cola based highballs.  You all know them and I’d be willing to bet you’ve all tried them.

I don’t think there’s a ton I can offer this subject as regards the recipes themselves.  So rather I’ll be focusing on the spirits this go round.  What’s the best type of rum to make a Rum & Coke?  I’m not sure quite yet but I aim to find out.  Is a Jack & Coke really best with Jack Daniels or is it simply excellent marketing.  Again, I’m there to find out.  The two drinks I’m going to be focusing on this week are the Rum & Coke and the Whiskey & Coke.

If you’ve got suggestions for the spirits I should try out, please chime in.   I’m truly interested in hearing what folks like in these classic drinks.  The recipe I’ll be using as my basis of comparison is:

Cola Highball
2 oz Spirit
6 oz Cola
1) Combine ingredients over ice in a highball glass

I realize this ratio may be a bit cola heavy for some, but I’m looking more at the summer BBQ type of drink. One that will take you a bit to consume but still offers sufficient kick.


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3 responses to “Cola Highballs”

  1. Stevi Deter Avatar

    One spirit I’d recommend against is Pisco. It’s just awful with cola.

    I’ve tried it both in Peru and the US, so it’s not the HFCS versus real sugar thing, either.

  2. Pete Avatar
    Pete

    Reese, I saw an ad for a new Jim Beam Red Stag Burbon at LQ Mart.

    Jim Beam + Cola = happy Pete.

  3. Reese Avatar

    Stevi – Interesting point. I actually hadn’t even considered Pisco as an option. Wonder what it is about it that makes it such a bad pairing? Might have to subject myself to it in the name of science and see if I can determine what’s up.

    Pete – I’ve heard a bit about Jim Beam Red Stag but haven’t had a chance to try it. It’s a black cherry flavored bourbon. Could result in a seriously tasty Cherry Coke like Beam and Coke.