The Chita with highball and yakitori in Japanese izakaya

The Chita Highball: A Japanese Bar Classic

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A refreshing classic built around balance and simplicity. The Chita's light single-grain style makes it a natural choice for a crisp Japanese highball.

What you'll need

  • 45 ml The Chita Japanese whisky
  • 120–150 ml chilled soda water
  • Plenty of clear ice
  • A strip of lemon peel (optional)

How to make it

  1. Fill a tall highball glass completely with ice.
  2. Pour in 45 ml of The Chita and stir briefly to chill.
  3. Slowly add the chilled soda water to preserve its fizz.
  4. Give one gentle lift with a bar spoon and finish with lemon peel if desired.

The DRNX bottle

The Chita Single Grain Japanese Whisky — a refined, versatile choice for a Japanese-style highball.

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For adults of legal drinking age. Enjoy responsibly.

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