{"id":8551,"date":"2026-08-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donpanko.com\/recipes\/hibiki-coco-highball\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T17:42:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T17:42:45","slug":"hibiki-coco-highball","status":"publish","type":"recipes","link":"https:\/\/donpanko.com\/en\/recipes\/hibiki-coco-highball\/","title":{"rendered":"Hibiki Coco Highball"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n<span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>.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;}<\/p>\n<p>body, #page, #wrapper, .site-content {padding-top: 0 !important; margin-top: 0 !important;}<\/p>\n<p>.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;}<\/p>\n<p>.dp-recipe-wrapper {color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; font-family: inherit; margin: 20px 0;}<\/p>\n<p>.dp-cocktail-attributes {display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin: 10px 0 30px 0;}<\/p>\n<p>.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;}<\/p>\n<p>.dp-attr-btn i {color: #c5a059; font-size: 1rem;}<\/p>\n<p>.dp-attr-btn:hover {background-color: #c5a059; color: #ffffff !important;}<\/p>\n<p>.dp-attr-btn:hover i {color: #ffffff;}<\/p>\n<p>.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;}<\/p>\n<p>.dp-ingredients-list {list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 15px 0;}<\/p>\n<p>.dp-ingredients-list li {padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eaeaea;}<\/p>\n<p>.dp-ingredients-list strong {color: #000000;}<\/p>\n<p>.dp-unit-toggle {font-size: 0.85rem; color: #777777; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 15px;}<\/p>\n<p>.dp-recipe-wrapper a {color: #c5a059; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border 0.3s ease;}<\/p>\n<p>.dp-recipe-wrapper a:hover {border-bottom: 1px solid #c5a059;}<\/p>\n<p>.dp-recipe-img {display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 30px auto; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);}<\/p>\n<p>.dp-total-volume {display: inline-block; margin-top: 10px; padding: 8px 15px; background-color: #c5a059; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 700; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px;}<\/p>\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 Highball<\/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: Floral &amp; Sophisticated<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <strong>Coconut Highball<\/strong> is my personal tribute to the beauty of the ephemeral\u2014to that fleeting nature of <em>Hanami<\/em> that left such an impression on me following my numerous pilgrimages to Japan. Moving away from generic, lacklustre sushi, at Don Panko we advocate that mixology should possess just as much soul as a high-art dish. By marrying the artisanal precision of <a href=\"https:\/\/house.suntory.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hibiki whisky<\/a> with the floral delicacy of shiso liqueur and the rounded sweetness of Giffard coconut syrup, we achieve a millimetric balance. The acid solution tightens the drink, while the bubbles from the ultra-chilled soda unlock the wood and malt notes hidden deep within the spirit. A floral and sophisticated long drink that pairs impeccably with the crispy punchiness of our <a href=\"https:\/\/donpanko.com\/iberico-katsu-sando-malasana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iberian Katsu Sando<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Coconut Highball Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p class=\"dp-unit-toggle\">*Measurements detailed in millilitres (ml) and fluid ounces (fl oz) in accordance with international mixology standards.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dp-scaling-section\" style=\"background-color: #fcf9f2; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #c5a059; border-radius: 8px; margin: 25px 0;\"><label style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a1a; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\" for=\"dp-scale-select\">Select quantity: <\/label><br \/>\n<select id=\"dp-scale-select\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; padding: 8px 15px; border: 2px solid #c5a059; border-radius: 4px; background: #ffffff; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; cursor: pointer; outline: none;\" onchange=\"changeScale(this.value)\"><option value=\"1\">1 Cocktail<\/option><option value=\"2\">2 Cocktails<\/option><option value=\"3\">3 Cocktails<\/option><option value=\"4\">4 Cocktails<\/option><\/select><\/p>\n<ul id=\"scale-1\" class=\"dp-ingredients-list\" style=\"display: block; margin-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding-top: 10px;\">\n<li><strong>30 ml (1 fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/house.suntory.com\/hibiki-whisky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japanese Whisky <strong>Suntory Hibiki<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>22 ml (\u00be fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Shiso Liqueur (Zoppi)<\/li>\n<li><strong>30 ml (1 fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Coconut Syrup (Giffard)<\/li>\n<li><strong>5 ml (\u2159 fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Acid Solution<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 Dash<\/strong> \u2014 Menthe Pastille Liqueur (Giffard)<\/li>\n<li><strong>185 ml (6 \u00bc fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Premium Soda<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-density rock ice<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-bottom: none;\"><span class=\"dp-total-volume\">Total Liquid Volume: 272 ml<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"scale-2\" class=\"dp-ingredients-list\" style=\"display: none; margin-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding-top: 10px;\">\n<li><strong>60 ml (2 fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Japanese Whisky Hibiki<\/li>\n<li><strong>44 ml (1 \u00bd fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Shiso Liqueur (Zoppi)<\/li>\n<li><strong>60 ml (2 fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Coconut Syrup (Giffard)<\/li>\n<li><strong>10 ml (\u2153 fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Acid Solution<\/li>\n<li><strong>2 Dashes<\/strong> \u2014 Menthe Pastille Liqueur (Giffard)<\/li>\n<li><strong>370 ml (12 \u00bd fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Premium Soda<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-density rock ice<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-bottom: none;\"><span class=\"dp-total-volume\">Total Liquid Volume: 544 ml<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"scale-3\" class=\"dp-ingredients-list\" style=\"display: none; margin-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding-top: 10px;\">\n<li><strong>90 ml (3 fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Japanese Whisky Hibiki<\/li>\n<li><strong>66 ml (2 \u00bc fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Shiso Liqueur (Zoppi)<\/li>\n<li><strong>90 ml (3 fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Coconut Syrup (Giffard)<\/li>\n<li><strong>15 ml (\u00bd fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Acid Solution<\/li>\n<li><strong>3 Dashes<\/strong> \u2014 Menthe Pastille Liqueur (Giffard)<\/li>\n<li><strong>555 ml (18 \u00be fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Premium Soda<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-density rock ice<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-bottom: none;\"><span class=\"dp-total-volume\">Total Liquid Volume: 816 ml<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"scale-4\" class=\"dp-ingredients-list\" style=\"display: none; margin-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea; padding-top: 10px;\">\n<li><strong>120 ml (4 fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Japanese Whisky Hibiki<\/li>\n<li><strong>88 ml (3 fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Shiso Liqueur (Zoppi)<\/li>\n<li><strong>120 ml (4 fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Coconut Syrup (Giffard)<\/li>\n<li><strong>20 ml (\u2154 fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Acid Solution<\/li>\n<li><strong>4 Dashes<\/strong> \u2014 Menthe Pastille Liqueur (Giffard)<\/li>\n<li><strong>740 ml (25 fl oz)<\/strong> \u2014 Premium Soda<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-density rock ice<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-bottom: none;\"><span class=\"dp-total-volume\">Total Liquid Volume: 1088 ml<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n    function changeScale(val) {\n        for(let i=1; i<=4; i++) {\n            document.getElementById('scale-' + i).style.display = (i == val) ? 'block' : 'none';\n        }\n    }\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Step-by-Step Preparation<\/h3>\n<p>Follow this strict bar discipline with the precision of a master <em>shokunin<\/em> to execute the Anniversary Coconut Highball to perfection:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pre-chill an <strong>elegant highball glass<\/strong> by filling it right to the brim with dense, crystal-clear rock ice.<\/li>\n<li>Stir gently to chill the vessel and discard any residual water using a Hawthorne strainer.<\/li>\n<li>Pour in the base Hibiki whisky, shiso liqueur, coconut syrup, acid solution, and the dash of Menthe Pastille. Stir gently with a bar spoon to instantly homogenise the mixture.<\/li>\n<li>Incorporate the very cold <strong>premium soda<\/strong> corresponding to your measure with the utmost care, sliding it down the inside wall of the glass to protect the life and durability of the bubbles and carbonation.<\/li>\n<li>Give a single, clean vertical movement with the spoon from the bottom to integrate the dense elements without breaking the gas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>The Art of Suntory Blending<\/h3>\n<p>As I have maintained in my chronicles for specialist publications, this array of spirits represents the ultimate celebration of Japanese time and patience. Every expression is born from the harmony between nature and humankind, combining malt and grain whiskies from three fundamental pillars of the House of Suntory:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Yamazaki Distillery:<\/strong> Established in 1923 in an environment of pure waters, it contributes the complex, multi-layered structure of its malts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hakushu Distillery:<\/strong> Embraced by ancient forests, it endows the blend with clean freshness and crystal-clear herbal notes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chita Distillery:<\/strong> Specialising in coastal grain whiskies, it provides the cleanliness and smoothness that round off the whole.<\/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=\"Hibiki Japanese whisky decanter featuring a 24-faceted design\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The design of the bottle is no mere whim: its 24 facets pay tribute to the 24 micro-sections of the traditional Japanese seasonal calendar. The Echizen Washi paper label is handwritten by expert calligraphers, and the detail in a <em>kokimurasaki<\/em> (noble purple) tone seals an aesthetic designed to make enjoying this drink an authentic sensory ritual.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to prepare the exclusive Coconut and Hibiki Highball. 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