Whiskey Float
Description
Whiskey Float is a beautiful layered cocktail utilizing the specific gravity difference between water and whiskey. Initially, you enjoy the deep flavor of whiskey itself, and as you continue drinking, it mixes with water, allowing you to experience changing flavors. Simple yet profound, this drinking style brings out whiskey's true charm, expressing the pure joy of being alive.
Origin
Country of Origin: Scotland （18世紀）
Believed to have developed from the 18th century Scottish practice of adding water to test whiskey quality. The technique devised by distillery craftsmen to accurately judge whiskey's purity and flavor eventually spread as a cocktail style that enjoys beautiful appearance and flavor changes.
Birth Date Meaning
A pure person who feels happiness in being alive
The beautiful layering of whiskey and water expresses pure joy in simple life and happiness of being alive
Famous Quotes
- "True beauty lies in simple living" - Scottish poet
Trivia
- Beautiful two-layer cocktail utilizing specific gravity difference between water (1.0) and whiskey (0.92)
- First sip offers almost straight whiskey taste
- Flavor gradually changes as it mixes with water while drinking
- Called 'Float Highball' when using carbonated water
- Optimal way to enjoy whiskey's original aroma and flavor
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Whiskey - 45 ml
- Mineral Water - 適量 適量
- Ice - 適量 適量
Instructions:
- Fill highball glass with ice
- Pour chilled mineral water to 70% full
- Place back of bar spoon at contact point between glass rim and water surface
- Keep bar spoon laid flat and stable
- Gently pour whiskey along the back of the bar spoon
- Pour slowly to create even layers
- Complete when beautiful two layers form
- Garnish with lemon peel if desired