Presbyterian
Blended Scotch, soda and ginger ale in an easy tall drink.
Sourced and attributed; not yet tested in our kitchen. How we test.
The recipe.
Scaling adjusts quantities only. Prepare shaken drinks in individual portions.
Let’s make a good drink.
Fill a highball with ice.
Add the Scotch and measured soda water.
Top with ginger ale, stir gently and add a lemon wheel.
A thoughtful finish
- Set out the glass, measure and garnish before starting the pour.
Common mistakes
- Adding carbonated ingredients to a sealed shaker.
A few good questions.
Which version is this?
Use both soda water and ginger ale for this version. The quantities follow the linked Difford’s Guide recipe.
Has Cocktail Directory tested this recipe?
This is a sourced, attributed recipe. It has not yet been tested in the Cocktail Directory kitchen.
Where it comes from
Blended Scotch, soda and ginger ale in an easy tall drink.
Sources
- Difford’s Guide — Presbyterian (Published recipe specification; method paraphrased) link
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