水割り

みずわり
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A drink made by diluting alcohol (usually whisky or shōchū) with water; a method to lower alcohol strength for easier drinking.

NounNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

ウイスキーの水割りを一杯ください。

A whiskey with water, please.

彼はお酒を弱めに飲むので、いつも焼酎は水割りだ。

He prefers his drinks mild, so he always drinks shōchū with water.

夏は氷を入れた水割りがよく合う。

In summer, a watered drink with ice goes well.