PUNCH

JULY 17, 2025

The canon is vast: fizzes topped with crowns of foam, highballs topped with tonic and tropical drinks topped with elaborate garnishes. Whether it’s the Martini, which has taken over the world , or the G&T, in its infinite moods , the gin classics seem to always be in season.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

I love it in a highball or a Gold Rush , but am happy sipping it on the rocks.” OGD delivers that bold, spicy character I enjoy from high-rye bourbons. I’m a fan of many higher-end whiskeys from the Jim Beam Distillery, but I would gladly drink Old Grand-Dad any day.

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Bar Magazine

JULY 25, 2025

Equal Parts, Hackney – Emerald Highball A long, effervescent cocktail—refreshing, lively, and with a unique twist At Equal Parts, our passion for Highballs and the distinctive saline character of Dirty Martinis inspired the creation of the Emerald Highball. Top with Three Cents Fig Leaf Soda. Garnish with a lemon slice.

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Bar Highball Bitters Mixologist 52

Imbibe Magazine

JULY 16, 2025

For those who prefer something a little more familiar, the Cantina section of the menu offers inventive takes on recognizable classics such as a Margarita highball, as well as a Ranch Water and a Daiquiri in the “Not Daisies” category.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Momose made a warming hot toddystyle shochu cocktail, whileSuzuki-Orellana made a refreshing shochu highball. It’s soft notes of vanilla, reminiscent of a delicate whisky, make it an excellent option for highballs. A newer release from bartender favorite iichiko, the “Special” is an example of a lightly aged shochu.

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Australian Bartender

OCTOBER 28, 2024

3 Malts and an Orange (batch) 450 mls Monkey shoulder 75 mls burnt orange distillate 900 mls clarified granny smith apple juice 200 mls orange oleo 20 mls magic acid Carbonated, pour over clear ice in highball. The winning drinks Dutch summer 45 mls Hendricks gin 7.5 Garnish with orange jelly in skin on top.

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Bartender Bartending Gin Highball 98

VinePair

APRIL 15, 2025

For many drinks on Clemente Bars menu, this comes in the form of a geometric, edible garnish whether it’s a square of dehydrated papaya on the Army Brat, a frozen wheel of Campari and sweet vermouth on the Negroni Colada, or the disc of white chocolate and dehydrated tomato salt on the Tomatina highball.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 7, 2025

Simple Syrup Club Soda, to top Pinch of Salt Garnish: Lime Wheel or Grapefruit Peel Preparation Combine ingredients in a Highball glass over ice. Teremana Blanco 1 oz. Grapefruit Juice ¾ oz. Lime Juice ½ oz. Gently stir, then garnish with a lime wheel or grapefruit peel. Tequila Teremana Sunrise Ingredients 3 oz.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

An Opening Act, Not a Headliner Malört is not the second coming of Aperol, and it’s nowhere near close to becoming a default option in a highball. “It dries out the palate, which rounds out a drink’s sweetness and gives it more depth.” It’s still not a typical back bar selection, but some feel this may eventually change.

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Digestif Liqueur Bitters Bartender 106

VinePair

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

For instance, we hypothetically have a highball on the menu. Or we could be talking about a sports bar where the situation is more easygoing — beers and shots, traditionally. We also have come down to define what an ingredient is.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

My inspiration for crafting this cocktail is inspired by the elegance of a highball, designed to highlight the rich, nuanced character of Edmonds Bourbon. Top with cream soda. Grate cinnamon. Garnish with cinnamon stick, apple chip, and maraschino cherry.

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VinePair

JUNE 6, 2025

I’ve used it in everything from Dirty Martinis to clarified tomato highballs. .” —Cheyenne Paydar, bartender, Monkey Thief , New York City “People clutch their pearls when I say this, but MSG belongs in cocktails. It’s not just for ramen or popcorn — it’s umami, it’s body, it’s balance.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Highball glasses suit tall, refreshing drinks. Highball Glass: For Gin & Tonic, Moscow Mule. Glassware Galore: Selecting the Right Glasses for Every Drink (Function and Flair) Glassware isn't just functional; it's part of the presentation. Coupe glasses add vintage charm to champagne or classic cocktails.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 25, 2025

Signature cocktails include Move the Crowd: a savory Whiskey Highball alternative made with Etter Pear Brandy, Iwai Mars Whiskey, and House Preserved Meyer Lemon Soda Dry Spell: a Negroni featuring soft plum and wine made with Yebiga Bela Plum Brandy, Picon Vasco, Dolin Blanc Vermouth, Lemon and Orange Oil Kiss Me Now!

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Bar Craft Beer Brandy Beer 167

VinePair

MAY 26, 2025

On the other hand, an expression like Roku is only 43 percent ABV and lands more floral, delicate, and highball-ready. For instance, Old Raj clocks in at 55 percent ABV and packs a serious punch of juniper, saffron, and citrus, making it a sturdy, complex anchor for a Dry Martini.

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Gin Highball Infusions Alcohol 105

Bar Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

An homage to the most famous resident of Baker Street, Sherlock is a modern highball inspired by the sharp intellect, theatrical flair, and Victorian backdrop of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective. A drink that wears like scent.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Consider having a selection of rocks glasses, martini glasses, and highball glasses to suit different drink styles. A shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon are the cornerstones of any home bar. Investing in quality glassware can elevate your cocktail presentation. Finally, don't underestimate the power of garnishes.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 9, 2025

Iain McPherson – Pioneering Freezing Techniques | Temperature Simone Caporale – Pioneering Menu Creation | Glassware & Vessels Millie Tang – Pioneering Drinks Photography | Highball Garnishes Vasilis Kyritsis – Pioneering Balance | Highball Techniques The modules will become the foundation of Schweppes bartender training, delivered by country brand (..)

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2025

Shake well and strain into a wine or highball glass. Dash bitters over the drink and garnish. Fresh Oysters and Tequila Ocho Plata Food Photo Credit: Cathrine Skovly via Unsplash While oysters and Champagne may seem the most obvious pairing, you get a similarly luxurious experience sipping unaged or lightly aged tequila with oysters.

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Tequila Bitters Liqueur Wine 111

VinePair

JUNE 30, 2025

Pedraza whipped up a White Negroni -inspired highball with gin, Bitter Bianco, vermouth, raspberry apricots, and grapefruit. VinePair managing editor Tim McKirdy and director of strategy and innovation for Hotaling & Co. Elizabeth Staino, judged the bonus round.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Most classic gin cocktails can be categorized into spirit-forward sips (like Martinis and Negronis), sours (like the Gimlet), and highballs (Gin and Tonic). These long drinks are served in highball or other tall, large capacity glasses. The most famous gin highball is the Gin and Tonic. On to the cocktails!

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 22, 2025

Try it over ice at a BBQ or mix it with ginger ale for a refreshingly sharp highball. So grab a glass, spike your cider, or stir up a fruity highball, because 2025 is shaping up to be the year apple whiskey finally gets its due. At around $15 to $20 for a 750ml bottle, its also one of the best-value apple whiskeys out there.

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VinePair

JUNE 3, 2025

Or go even simpler with a perfectly made highball: quality bourbon, ice-cold club soda, and a twist of citrus. There are far more balanced and interesting options. Try a Whiskey Buck or Horses Neck instead, as both use fresh citrus to elevate the bourbon. When done right, its clean, crisp, and unforgettable.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For example, the Libra, a sign represented by beauty and balance, is a highball of an attractive purple hue that’s created with whiskey smoked over palo santo, which, according to Dennison, can create a sense of equilibrium. Most parallels are drawn between the characteristic of each sign and the character of key spirits in the cocktail.

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Wine Head Bartender Sommelier Club 98

Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Grapefruit Soda Jarritos, Squirt, or Fresca, or fresh-squeezed Grapefruit Juice Garnish: Grapefruit wedge or lime wheel Preparation Rim a highball glass with lime and dip in coarse salt. Fresh Lime Juice Pinch of Salt 4 oz. Add tequila, lime juice, and salt to the glass. Fill with ice, top with grapefruit soda, and stir gently.

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Simple Syrup Muddling Vodka Liqueur 144

VinePair

APRIL 11, 2025

Angostura Highball at Amory y Amargo Just in time to celebrate its 14th anniversary, Amor y Amargo the East Village shrine to all things bitter has added a very special Angostura Highball to its menu. Bubbles from the Cava make it a great pairing for the bars fried patties.

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VinePair

APRIL 8, 2025

Grapefruit Highball Bright and balanced, the Grapefruit Highball uses crisp grapefruit soda to highlight the Lineages meringue and pineapple upside-down cake palate, with a punch of citrus to keep it lively. Warm afternoons and laid-back get-togethers set the stage for this no-fuss highball that lets the Lineage shine.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 27, 2025

Signature drinks such as the Bar Julius Negroni, and Bar Julius whisky highball, made with an exclusive whisky blend in collaboration with Archie Rose, elevates the bars offerings. Alongside Ingalls cocktail creations, Sommelier Kyle Poole, said the venue is committed to quality wines and exploring new varieties.

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VinePair

JULY 8, 2025

Libby Lingua, owner, Highball , Phoenix @oolalibby Credit: Napoleon House Death & Co, NYC: Death & Co is arguably regarded as one of the most influential and important cocktail bars in modern American history. This was one of Sasha’s favorite places to visit, as well as many bartenders and chefs alike after their shifts.

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Advanced Mixology

JANUARY 21, 2025

Hana Hana Highball This is a simple cocktail, similar to a spirit mixer but with such an interesting flavor profile. Ingredients 2oz Shochu 0.5oz Lemon Juice Top Soda Method : Fill a highball glass with the Shochu and lemon juice. Shake the cocktail hard and strain it into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 27, 2025

Sandraes choice #2 Tayer + Everleaf Jasmine + Lily Highball Need to know: Everleaf Mountain, jasmine, lily, tuberose and soda. Ingredients: Water, sugar, acacia gum, carrageenan, natural botanical distillate, extracts and flavours. Acids: citric acid, malic acid, trisodium citrate 250ml.

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Zero-Proof Alcohol Bitters Infusions 101

VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Highballs at Kiko When dining out in the depths of winter, an often unspoken yet wildly important factor in choosing a restaurant is its warmth. Our favorite was the Nashi Highball, made with Japanese whisky , sherry , ginger, and pear cider. Here are the best things to drink in NYC this February, according to our editors.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 3, 2025

Signature house-made sodas elevate the whisky highball menu, offering six highballs, all available in mocktail versions. Standouts include, Botanical Seltzer Highball (Roku gin, shiso, yuzu), Mixed Citrus Highball (Haku vodka, blood orange, mandarin, yuzu), Classic Whisky Highball (Suntory Toki whisky, soda, lemon).

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

Ping impressed the judges with Eastern Memory , a striking highball that masterfully highlights Mahuras unique character. The judges came together to determine two final winners: Wichayarat Ping Chantawichayasuit, Bartender at Ginger Lily, Pan Pacific London and Giovanni Dellaglio, Head Bartender at Le Magritte, The Beaumont Mayfair.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 7, 2025

The Art of the Highball Masterclass @ The Toki Listening Bar, Sydney Where old meets new Japan. Showcasing the artistry of exceptional ‘Omotenashi’ service, Club Suntory are delighted to have ‘Monozukuri Master’ Wen Wang bring to life the key qualities and rituals when it comes to making the perfect Toki Highball.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Highball glasses are perfect for tall, refreshing drinks, while coupe and martini glasses are ideal for elegant, stirred cocktails. oz Simple Syrup, 10-12 Mint Leaves, Soda Water. Add rum and ice.

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Bar Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2024

INTUNE CBD drinks are great enjoyed on their own or mixed into highball or spritz serves, making them a versatile option for operators looking to elevate their low and no offering. We are delighted to be working with INTUNE to build the brand and diversify our portfolio.

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