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The Best Whiskey Mixtures: Simple Choices That Actually Work

✍️ Jeffrey Morgenthaler 📅 Updated: November 7, 2025 ⏱️ 1 min read 🔍 Fact-checked

Whiskey mixtures are a bit like opinions: everyone has one, and many involve some combination of sugar, citrus, and a spirit. But if you’re looking for the single best way to mix whiskey without masking its character, the clear winner is the simple Whiskey Highball — just whiskey, soda water, and a twist. It’s the ultimate expression of refreshment and spirit appreciation, letting the whiskey lead while keeping things crisp.

That might sound too simple to be “the best,

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Jeffrey Morgenthaler

Author of The Bar Book

Author of The Bar Book

Celebrated bartender and author known for his technical expertise in bar management and craft cocktails.

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