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Highball Cocktail

A refreshing and simple cocktail made with a spirit and a mixer, served over ice.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: International
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces spirit of choice whiskey, gin, vodka, or rum
  • 4 to 6 ounces mixer ginger beer, cola, tonic water, or club soda
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 citrus garnish lemon wedge, lime wedge, or orange slice

Equipment

  • Highball glass or tall drinking glass
  • Jigger for measuring
  • Bar spoon or long spoon for stirring
  • Knife for cutting garnish
  • Cutting board for prep

Method
 

  1. Chill your glass by filling it with ice and letting it sit for 30 seconds.
  2. Pour exactly 2 ounces of your chosen spirit into your jigger.
  3. Dump the chilling ice from your glass and replace it with fresh ice cubes.
  4. Pour the measured spirit into your ice-filled glass.
  5. Add 4 to 6 ounces of your chosen mixer over the spirit.
  6. Stir gently with your bar spoon for about 10 seconds.
  7. Cut a fresh lemon or lime wedge and squeeze it over the drink, then drop it in or position it on the rim.
  8. Taste and adjust the drink by adding slightly more spirit or mixer according to your preference.

Notes

The highball is perfect for entertaining large groups and is refreshing without a high alcohol content.