Definition

Noun: A mixed drink consisting of Scotch malt whisky and club soda, served over ice in a tall glass (a highball). It is a classic, simple cocktail.

Usage

This term refers specifically to the beverage itself. It is typically used when ordering at a bar or describing a drink choice.

Examples

• "After work, he likes to relax with a scotch and soda."
• "For the party, please prepare a pitcher of scotch and soda."
• "Her usual order is a scotch and soda with a twist of lemon."

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used informally to refer to the act of having or making this drink.
  • "Let's stop for a quick scotch and soda before the show."

Variants and Related Words

• Highball: The category of drink to which a scotch and soda belongs—a spirit mixed with a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass.
• Scotch on the rocks: Scotch whisky served over ice without a mixer.
• Scotch neat: Scotch whisky served at room temperature without ice or a mixer.

Synonyms

• Whisky and soda (a more general term, as "Scotch" specifies the whisky's origin).

Notes

• "Scotch and soda" is a fixed compound noun. The word "scotch" in this context is a proper noun referring specifically to whisky from Scotland. It is not related to the verb 'to scotch' (meaning to put an end to) or the adjective 'Scotch' (an outdated term for Scottish).

Noun

1. a highball with Scotch malt whiskey and club soda