Sunflower Highball
The Sunflower Highball has all the charm and boundless joy of a floppy Golden Labrador puppy. A nearly-forgotten classic from Dale DeGroff, it’s a simple drink with a sweet, sunny disposition and nearly no alcohol flavor (despite the fact that we’ve nudged the vodka measure up just a tad from the original, to balance the sweetness).
DeGroff calls for Licor 43, but you can use any vanilla liqueur you like – Navan and Tuaca would be lovely, for example. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, feel free to use a vanilla or dessert-flavored vodka.
Ingredients
- 1½ parts Vodka or Vanilla vodka or Dessert vodka
- 1 part Vanilla liqueur
- 3 parts Orange juice
Instructions
Build in an ice-filled tall glass in the order given. Garnish with a dusting of freshly-ground nutmeg.
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- The Craft of the Cocktail by Dale DeGroff
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