{"id":8087,"date":"2026-05-17T20:53:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T20:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donpanko.com\/?post_type=recipes&#038;p=8087"},"modified":"2026-08-10T17:29:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T17:29:57","slug":"hibiki-banana-highball","status":"publish","type":"recipes","link":"https:\/\/donpanko.com\/en\/recipes\/hibiki-banana-highball\/","title":{"rendered":"Hibiki Banana Highball"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.single-recipes header,.single-recipes #site-header,.single-recipes .site-header,.single-recipes .elementor-header,.single-recipes .elementor-location-header,.single-recipes [data-elementor-type=\"header\"],.single-recipes #header,.single-recipes .header-wrapper,.single-recipes .main-header,.single-recipes .fixed-header,.single-recipe header,.single-recipe #site-header,.single-recipe .site-header,.single-recipe .elementor-header,.single-recipe .elementor-location-header,.single-recipe [data-elementor-type=\"header\"],.single-recipe #header,.single-recipe .header-wrapper,.single-recipe .main-header,.single-recipe .fixed-header {display: none !important; visibility: hidden !important; opacity: 0 !important; height: 0 !important; min-height: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; position: absolute !important; top: -9999px !important; transform: translateY(-200%) !important; pointer-events: none !important;}<br \/>\nbody, #page, #wrapper, .site-content {padding-top: 0 !important; margin-top: 0 !important;}<br \/>\n.single-recipes .featured-image,.single-recipes .post-thumbnail,.single-recipes .entry-thumbnail,.single-recipes .elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image,.single-recipe .featured-image,.single-recipe .post-thumbnail,.single-recipe .entry-thumbnail,.single-recipe .elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image {display: none !important; visibility: hidden !important; height: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important;}<br \/>\n.dp-recipe-wrapper {color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; font-family: inherit; margin: 20px 0;}<br \/>\n.dp-cocktail-attributes {display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin: 10px 0 30px 0;}<br \/>\n.dp-attr-btn {display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; border: 1px solid #c5a059; background-color: #ffffff; color: #1a1a1a !important; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); transition: all 0.3s ease;}<br \/>\n.dp-attr-btn i {color: #c5a059; font-size: 1rem;}<br \/>\n.dp-attr-btn:hover {background-color: #c5a059; color: #ffffff !important;}<br \/>\n.dp-attr-btn:hover i {color: #ffffff;}<br \/>\n.dp-recipe-wrapper h3 {color: #c5a059; font-size: 1.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 35px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding-bottom: 5px;}<br \/>\n.dp-ingredients-list {list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 15px 0;}<br \/>\n.dp-ingredients-list li {padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eaeaea;}<br \/>\n.dp-ingredients-list strong {color: #000000;}<br \/>\n.dp-unit-toggle {font-size: 0.85rem; color: #777777; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 15px;}<br \/>\n.dp-recipe-wrapper a {color: #c5a059; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border 0.3s ease;}<br \/>\n.dp-recipe-wrapper a:hover {border-bottom: 1px solid #c5a059;}<br \/>\n.dp-recipe-img {display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 30px auto; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);}<br \/>\n.dp-table-container {width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; margin: 35px 0;}<br \/>\n.dp-multi-table {width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; color: #1a1a1a;}<br \/>\n.dp-multi-table th {background-color: #fcf9f2; color: #c5a059; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 2px solid #c5a059;}<br \/>\n.dp-multi-table td {padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea; font-size: 0.95rem;}<br \/>\n.dp-multi-table tr:hover {background-color: #fafafa;}<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"dp-recipe-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"dp-cocktail-attributes\">\n<div class=\"dp-attr-btn\"><i class=\"fas fa-glass-martini-alt\"><\/i> Glass: Elegant Tall<\/div>\n<div class=\"dp-attr-btn\"><i class=\"fas fa-clock\"><\/i> Time: 3 Mins<\/div>\n<div class=\"dp-attr-btn\"><i class=\"fas fa-layer-group\"><\/i> Difficulty: Easy<\/div>\n<div class=\"dp-attr-btn\"><i class=\"fas fa-bolt\"><\/i> Profile: Elegant &amp; Tropical<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <strong>Hibiki Banana Highball<\/strong> masterfully reimagines the classic Japanese long drink. By marrying the artisanal complexity of <a href=\"https:\/\/house.suntory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hibiki blended whisky<\/a> with the sophisticated, fruit-forward profile of Giffard, we achieve a flawless flavour harmony where the effervescence of premium soda water beautifully unlocks the spirit&#8217;s hidden oak and malt undertones. This refined long drink pairs exquisitely with our crunchy, authentic <a href=\"https:\/\/donpanko.com\/iberico-katsu-sando-malasana\/\">Ib\u00e9rico Katsu Sando<\/a>, seamlessly bridging rich savoury textures with bright, aromatic fruit notes.<\/p>\n<h3>Hibiki Banana Highball Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p class=\"dp-unit-toggle\">*Measurements detailed in Millilitres (ml) and Fluid Ounces (oz) for international bartending standards.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dp-ingredients-list\">\n<li><strong>30 ml (1 oz)<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/house.suntory.com\/hibiki-whisky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hibiki Japanese Whisky<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>30 ml (1 oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Banana Liqueur (Giffard)<\/li>\n<li><strong>10 ml (1\/3 oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Banana Syrup (Giffard)<\/li>\n<li><strong>5 ml (1\/6 oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Acid Solution<\/li>\n<li><strong>185 ml (6 \u00bc oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Premium Soda Water<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-density block ice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step-by-Step Method<\/h3>\n<p>Follow this precise professional bartending method to execute the signature Hibiki Banana Highball flawlessly at your home bar:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pre-chill an <strong>elegant tall glass<\/strong> by filling it to the brim with premium, crystal-clear block ice.<\/li>\n<li>Gently stir the ice and discard any residual melted water from the bottom of the vessel using a Hawthorne strainer.<\/li>\n<li>Pour in the base Japanese whisky, fruit liqueur, infused syrup, and acid solution. Stir smoothly with a bar spoon to homogenise and instantly chill the liquid base.<\/li>\n<li>Top up the drink by delicately pouring the 185 ml of ice-cold <strong>premium soda water<\/strong> down the inside wall of the glass to preserve the quality and longevity of the effervescence.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a single, clean upward lift with the bar spoon from the bottom to integrate the denser syrups without deflating the carbonation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Scaling the Recipe<\/h3>\n<div class=\"dp-table-container\">\n<table class=\"dp-multi-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Ingredient<\/th>\n<th>1 Cocktail<\/th>\n<th>2 Cocktails<\/th>\n<th>3 Cocktails<\/th>\n<th>4 Cocktails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hibiki Harmony<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>30 ml (1 oz)<\/td>\n<td>60 ml (2 oz)<\/td>\n<td>90 ml (3 oz)<\/td>\n<td>120 ml (4 oz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Banana Liqueur (Giffard)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>30 ml (1 oz)<\/td>\n<td>60 ml (2 oz)<\/td>\n<td>90 ml (3 oz)<\/td>\n<td>120 ml (4 oz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Banana Syrup (Giffard)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>10 ml (1\/3 oz)<\/td>\n<td>20 ml (2\/3 oz)<\/td>\n<td>30 ml (1 oz)<\/td>\n<td>40 ml (1 \u2153 oz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Acid Solution<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5 ml (1\/6 oz)<\/td>\n<td>10 ml (1\/3 oz)<\/td>\n<td>15 ml (1\/2 oz)<\/td>\n<td>20 ml (\u2154 oz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Premium Soda Water<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>185 ml (6 \u00bc oz)<\/td>\n<td>370 ml (12 \u00bd oz)<\/td>\n<td>555 ml (18 \u00be oz)<\/td>\n<td>740 ml (25 oz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>The Suntory Art of Blending<\/h3>\n<p>Blossoming and deeply elegant, this hallmark range represents the ultimate celebration of Japanese whisky-making. It embodies a delicate art form built upon a profound harmony between nature and humankind. Every expression is a masterfully balanced composition, meticulously crafted by blending various malt and grain whiskies from three iconic distilleries across the House of Suntory portfolio:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Yamazaki Distillery:<\/strong> Established in 1923 amidst pristine natural waters, contributing rich, multi-layered single malt components.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hakushu Distillery:<\/strong> Surrounded by verdant forests and clear mountain streams, providing exceptionally soft malt whiskies with crisp, fresh undertones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chita Distillery:<\/strong> Specialising in coastal grain whiskies that bring an incredible depth of clean, smooth flavour to the final blend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dp-recipe-img\" src=\"https:\/\/donpanko.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hibiki_japaneseharmony_limitededitiondesign_2021_lifestyle-01.jpg\" alt=\"Premium Japanese blended whisky bottle with limited edition lifestyle design\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fusing nature with Japanese artistry, the presentation of this premium decanter is steeped in centuries of heritage. The stunning glass decanter features 24 facets, precisely symbolising the 24 micro-seasons of the traditional Japanese lunar calendar. The exquisite label is handwritten by a master calligrapher and pressed onto traditional Echizen Washi paper, while the distinct bottle neck is highlighted in <em>Kokimurasaki<\/em> purple\u2014a deep, luxurious tone historically exclusive to Japanese nobility. This elegant structural elegance ensures that serving the Hibiki Banana Highball becomes a complete sensory ritual from the bottle to the glass.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dp-author-box\" style=\"margin-top: 45px !important; padding: 25px !important; border: 2px solid #a37f37 !important; background-color: #fcf9f2 !important; color: #000000 !important; display: block !important; visibility: visible !important;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #a37f37 !important; font-size: 1.25rem !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; margin: 0 0 12px 0 !important; letter-spacing: 1.5px !important; font-weight: 700 !important;\">About Santi Ortiz<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 !important; font-size: 0.98rem !important; line-height: 1.6 !important; color: #000000 !important;\">This exceptional cocktail was graciously crafted and gifted to Don Panko by our close friend, <strong style=\"color: #000000 !important;\">Santi Ortiz<\/strong>. Renowned as a true visionary within the avant-garde mixology scene, Santi designed the original <strong>Hibiki Banana Highball<\/strong> recipe to perfectly harmonise traditional Japanese distilling precision with a bold, sophisticated tropical expression. We are immensely proud to showcase his signature creation on our digital menu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to craft the exclusive Hibiki Banana Highball. 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