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These Bartenders Are Redefining the Classic Japanese Highball

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Traditionally made with Suntory Toki Whisky and soda water, the classic Japanese highball first took off in Japan in the 1950s and can now be found just about everywhere in the country, from renowned cocktail bars to vending machines. And while highballs as a broad category have been popular in the U.S.

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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

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Most liquor stores I’ve seen sell OGD for about $25, which is a solid price point for how nicely the whiskey drinks! One of my favorite drinks to make with it is an Old Fashioned with Demerara, allspice, and a bar spoon of Branca Menta.” I love it in a highball or a Gold Rush , but am happy sipping it on the rocks.”

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Bar Cart Essentials: Create a Stylish Home Bar Setup

Mixologists

The Foundation: Essential Spirits for Your Bar Cart Collection (Expert Picks) A bar cart without spirits is like a stage without actors. Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. A long-handled bar spoon is ideal for stirring. Highball glasses suit tall, refreshing drinks.

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Big Bird Cocktail

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This makes it easy to sip over time without feeling overwhelmed by strong liquor flavors. Print Ingredients 1 ounce banana schnapps 2 1/2 ounces pineapple juice 2 1/2 ounces orange juice Instructions Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Plus, the fruit juices offer some vitamins and hydration. Pour in the banana schnapps.

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Building a Purpose-Driven Backbar with Nightmoves’ Orlando Franklin McCray

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I asked him if this buying strategy meant that he could focus on brands that are thoughtful ecologically and in the way they treat employees, and he was quick with his retort: “I think that everybody who buys liquor is able to do that.” It’s an ingenious methodology and why I love Orlando’s drinks. Stir to combine and enjoy.

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Summer Cocktails & Outdoor Entertaining Essentials: Your Refreshing Sipping Guide

Mixologists

Highball glasses, with their tall and slender profile, are remarkably versatile and perfectly suited for a wide array of refreshing high-volume drinks, such as the classic Mojito, the tangy Paloma, and the simple yet satisfying Gin& Tonic, providing ample space for both ice and invigorating fizz.

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At Home Cocktails: A Guide to Flavorful Mixology

Bartender.com

Gather the Must-Have Barware for Home Mixology Equipping a home bar with essential barware sets the foundation for creating flavorful cocktails. A well-stocked setup includes a shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon, enabling mixologists to craft everything from a classic vodka martini to a complex Negroni.