Highball

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Highball is a type of cocktail that consists of an alcoholic base spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer. A highball is typically served in a large straight-sided glass, often with ice.

History[edit | edit source]

The highball originated in the late 19th century as a simple mixture of whiskey and soda water. The name "highball" is believed to have originated from the practice of serving drinks in tall glasses, or "high balls". Over time, the highball evolved to include a wide variety of spirits and mixers, but the basic concept of a spirit and a mixer served in a tall glass remains the same.

Preparation[edit | edit source]

A highball is typically prepared by pouring the spirit into a highball glass, adding ice, and then topping with the mixer. The drink is usually stirred gently to mix the ingredients without diluting the spirit too much. The proportion of spirit to mixer can vary, but is typically one part spirit to two parts mixer.

Variations[edit | edit source]

There are many variations of the highball. Some of the most popular include the Gin and Tonic, the Rum and Coke, and the Scotch and Soda. Each of these drinks follows the basic highball formula of a spirit and a mixer, but uses different ingredients to create a unique flavor profile.

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