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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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Tonic Water Preparation Add ice into highball or balloon glass. An infusion of tropical paradise and berry bliss. Liqueur , Vodka Lover’s Lane by Mixologist Jessica Christensen, Graton Resort & Casino Ingredients 3/4 oz. Charbay Vodka 3/4 oz. SMOKE LAB Vodka 1 oz. Chambord Liqueur 1 1/2 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

This superpower gives it incredible versatility—whether in an indulgent dessert drink or a light, unfussy highball. His work-around involved using rye whiskey infused with oolong tea, a one-two punch of spice and tannins that transforms pandan into a nuanced supporting player. vodka 1/4 oz. dry vermouth 3/4 oz. Add 2 Tbsp.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Poured tableside from a porthole infuser, the fruit inside makes the drink resemble a kaleidoscope or stained glass while infusing it with flavor and vibrancy. Rocco’s house sour mix Preparation Serve in a highball glass with a Tajin rim, a dehydrated lime and an Arbol chili pepper for garnish. Ilegal Mezcal 1 oz.

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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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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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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

I did a green tea yuzu highball because I thought it was a great example of the fusion style of Asian flavors versus modern techniques that Wolfgang uses a lot. I presented a martini-style cocktail with a brioche-infused sherry and a caviar-infused vodka.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Most bars pair the theme of the booth to the cocktail they serve, like Highball Cocktail bar’s alien-themed booth served a Close Encounters cocktail (apple tea-infused Wheatley, Pomp and Whimsy liqueur, sherry, yuzu, orgeat, ginger and Amargo Chuncho bitters).

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

The easiest cocktails to master, according to bartenders: Manhattan Cuba Libre Moscow Mule Daiquiri Vodka Martini Old Fashioned Whiskey Highball Honeysuckle Negroni Vodka Soda “The easiest drink to master, from my perspective, is the classic Manhattan. It was my first cocktail I made as an official bartender.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

These ingredients infuse cocktails with fresh, vibrant, and complex flavors that are both refreshing and satisfying. Rosemary provides a woody, piney flavor, enhancing whiskey and vodka drinks. Infusions are another excellent method, allowing the herbs to steep in spirits or syrups for a more concentrated flavor.

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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). Vesper Martini (gin, vodka, Lillet Blanc) Like the classic Martini, the Vesper features a mix of gin and a wine-based modifier. The most famous gin highball is the Gin and Tonic.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Finally, combine the infused water with honey and salt. 2: Watermelon Martini 40ml Pink Peppercorn Vodka* 17.5ml Cinzano Dry 1757 3ml Saint Felix Bitter 45ml Watermelon water* All ingredients are batched together and kept in the freezer at -5 degrees. PEPPERCORN VODKA – Pour 1L of Vodka into a vacuum bag and add 2.5g

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Steve the Bartender

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The drink is a punchy, flavourful vodka-based cocktail that heroes Shiraz gin–an intensly-flavoured gin infused with Shiraz grapes. Print Shiraz Me Not The Shiraz Me Not is The Winery's (Sydney venue) signature cocktail. It's served tall over ice and accompanied by Shiraz caviar. Gently heat and whisk to combine.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

These flavors awaken our senses, shaking off the winter doldrums and infusing us with a sense of optimism. Rhubarb's unique tang, reminiscent of tart apples and cranberries, adds a refreshing twist, perfect for a spritz or a rhubarb-infused gin.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Essential spirits include vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey, each offering a unique flavor profile. Consider having a selection of rocks glasses, martini glasses, and highball glasses to suit different drink styles. The Moscow Mule: A zesty and invigorating cocktail made with 2 oz vodka, 1 oz lime juice, and 4-6 oz ginger beer.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Vodka, gin and whiskey remain crowd favorites at Travelle Bar in The Langham Chicago hotel, but brandy plays a key role in shaping many of our most celebrated cocktails both classic and contemporary twists, says lead mixologist Joy Rivas. The line of brandies from Serbia launched in the U.S.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The type of fruit and category of booze can be arbitrary, but for the sake of argument, let’s say the fruit is pippin apples and the booze is vodka. You fill the container with the apple slices and the vodka, seal the lid, and wait a day or two for the fruity essence to penetrate the spirit’s soul as it absorbs some of the alcohol.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The thick layer of “say when” parm is questionable, and I’d rather opt for an infusion of sorts. Erika Flowers, bartender, Cane & Table , New Orleans “It’s the copious amounts of candy and sugar infusions to vodka for me. However, in this business. I’ve learned not to never yuck someone’s yum. You can’t taste the alcohol!”

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

From the original White Claw® Hard Seltzer that broke the ready-to-drink beverage mold to its latest and most distinctive release yet, White Claw ™ Vodka, the brand’s collection of hard seltzers and vodkas is just what you need to add inspiration and creativity to your cocktail game.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Strain into a highball glass with ice. Print Bad Santa Course Drinks Keyword half and half, Kahlua, peppermint schapps, vodka Ingredients 1 oz. Vodka 2 oz. Pour the half-n-half first, then add in vodka and Kahlua into an Old Fashioned glass half-filled with ice cubes. Garnish with candy cane.

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VinePair

JUNE 6, 2025

I’ve seen coworkers with true reverence cite service as the sole driver behind their craft and then roll their eyes in a guest’s face for ordering a ‘Tito’s and vodka’ [instead of ‘Tito’s and soda’]. I’ve used it in everything from Dirty Martinis to clarified tomato highballs. We forget why we are doing this.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. Gins play well with fresh herbs, fruits and produce so they’re a natural choice as a base for more refreshing, citrus-forward cocktails such as highballs, smashes and sours, says All Saints’ Weller.

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2024

There’s a Margarita & Soda, which reinvents the drink as a highball. And now we have Margaritas, because tequila is the fad, not vodka. Riffs now include unusual ingredients, infusions, and syrups that take the drink well beyond the sugary strawberry Margaritas of yesteryear. “I The Apple Martini , the Espresso Martini.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Credit: Jeff Brown While many bars turn to fat-washing or expensive infusions to deliver elevated drinks to their guests, Sebastian found a way to create an experience that can’t be replicated by simply buying the highest quality ingredients; these flavors have to be made with patience and care. Like, a 100-year-old soy sauce — that’s luxury.”

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Exploring Floral Liqueurs Floral liqueurs are distilled spirits infused with the essence of flowers, adding a concentrated burst of flavor to cocktails. Pairs well with gin, vodka, and champagne. Complements gin, vodka, and tequila. Versatile, works well with gin, vodka, and champagne. Violet (e.g., Violet (e.g.,

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Cocktail Contessa

JULY 8, 2022

How to Use this Guide For each of these cocktails below, I’ll go through a summer-themed syrup or infusion, a recipe for a single cocktail, and instructions for how to batch the cocktail for eight. For a full tutorial about simple syrups and infusions, head here: All About Simple Syrups.

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Bar Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

Runners-up included Anthony Orme from The Royal Cocktail Exchange with his cocktail ‘Dabba Highball’ securing 2nd place, and Aniket Pawar from The Thin White Duke with ‘Desi Cuppa Tea’ securing 3rd place. In the end it was the balance of Mango Vodka in the cocktails and the presentation that gave our winners the edge.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

One of the most popular among these is the sous vide that involves vacuum-sealing ingredients and immersing them in a precisely controlled water bath to infuse flavours. Thus, Polka Girl is a cocktail that contains vodka, orange juice and Galliano. This intensifies the flavours and creates unique textures. .

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Turmeric Infusions and Syrups To incorporate turmeric into cocktails, create infusions by steeping fresh turmeric root or high-quality turmeric powder in spirits like vodka or gin. oz Lemon Juice Garnish: Lemon and Orange twist Instructions: Combine ingredients in a highball glass with ice. Top with sparkling water.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Nikka Coffey Vodka Back in the ‘60s, Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. acquired two unique Coffey stills from Scotland, and has since honored their use with a line of fine whisky, gin , and vodka. Not only apt for sipping, mix with fizzy water for a classy highball when session drinks are on the agenda. At the V.S.

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Cocktail Contessa

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This guide provides a simple approach to infusing the classic chai spices into a versatile syrup. The chai syrup should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three months, and its shelf life can be extended by adding vodka or freezing into ice cubes for longer preservation.

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Moody Mixologist

APRIL 8, 2024

Whether you’re making a classic cocktail, experimenting with your own recipes, or you just want to make simple ginger limeade or iced tea – this ginger-infused simple syrup is the only recipe you’ll ever need. The bulk of the time is spent waiting for the syrup to cool down.

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Cheers

AUGUST 21, 2024

Strain all contents into a highball over fresh ice. Raspberry-infused Aperol ½ oz. Print Yuzu Zing Course Drinks Keyword Campari, Italicus, Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose vodka, Lime & Yuzu soda, Triple sec, vodka Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Shake vigorously and quickly.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2024

The build is already pretty perfect, but Ryan Wagner, Brewery Ambassador at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Maryland, told us how to take it to the next level with Guinness-infused Demerara syrup. Then, add equal parts Demerara syrup and Extra Stout syrup to a saucepan over low heat and stir until syrups are infused. Shake until chilled.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 14, 2024

View Product Here Liquor Infusing Decanter & Infuser Kit Stuffing a bottle to make a unique and personal infusion is like trying to stuff a ship into a bottle. Thankfully, brilliant minds have created a bottle that makes it worlds easier to help those ingredients mix and mingle into an infusion that dreams are made of.

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 17, 2024

Araña Negre Jordan Lynagh, Bomba Ingredients: 40ml orange infused vodka (add peel of one orange to one bottle vodka, allow to infuse overnight) 15ml Pedro Ximinez Sherry 2.5ml Fernet Branca Top root beer (leave room for ice cream) 1 scoop vanilla ice cream Glass: old school sundae glass or large highball Garnish: grated nutmeg, skewered orange wedge (..)

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VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

Their top-selling drink is a Vodka Soda. The Vodka Y Soda isn’t just a two-ingredient highball; they add guava and pasilla into the mix, and the result is refreshing and intensely flavorful. This brings us back to the Vodka Soda, a drink that many cocktail snobs have rendered beneath them for years.

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