Chacha tonic
A crisp, refreshing Georgian twist on the classic highball, pairing fragrant grape pomace brandy with bitter tonic water and fresh citrus. Perfect for warm summer evenings or casual gatherings as an authentic local aperitif. For the best flavor balance, use well-chilled, aromatic chacha and plenty of ice.
Ingredients
- Georgian chacha50 ml
- Tonic Water120 ml
- Lime wedge2 slices
- Fresh tarragon1 piece
- ice cubes1 cup
Instructions
4 steps- 1
Fill a highball glass to the rim with clean ice cubes.
1 min
- 2
Pour in 50 ml of chilled chacha and squeeze the juice of a fresh lime wedge over the ice.
1 min
- 3
Top up with chilled tonic water and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine without losing effervescence.
1 min
- 4
Garnish with a lime wheel and a lightly clapped sprig of fresh tarragon to release aromatic oils.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 99 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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