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Enter: the Highball. Typically consisting of a spirit, soda, and ice, Highballs don’t require much effort, which is ideal when there’s already sweat rolling down your neck. When it comes to the Highball, the world is your oyster. Keep reading to discover the 18 best Highballs to help beat the heat.
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While tequilas rise in popularity grabs headlines and drives conversations, vodka remained the top-selling spirit in the U.S. Its semi-savory quality led us at Pitts to pairing it with sumac in a highball, but our house Cosmo recipe uses a hefty pour of the vodka as the base. Were still living in a vodka world. in 2024, raking in $7.2
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A bottle of Baileys and Astral Tequila on the PubClub.com tiki bar. Astral Tequila Mistletoe Margarita This is the Astral Tequila: Mistletoe Margarita. oz Astral Tequila Blanco 0.75 oz Astral Tequila Blanco 0.75 Tequila Don Julio: Cinnamon Old Fashioned This is the Don Julio Cinnamon Old Fashioned.
Margarita The Margarita is a beloved cocktail known for its vibrant and refreshing flavors — the perfect balance of tangy citrus, smooth tequila and a touch of sweetness. Combine 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur and 1 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
Margarita The Margarita is a beloved cocktail known for its vibrant and refreshing flavors — the perfect balance of tangy citrus, smooth tequila and a touch of sweetness. Combine 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur and 1 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
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Zombie This famous tropical drink was created by an equally iconic person in the tiki cocktail movement: Donn Beach. It’s only right that this drink was created in Islamorada, an island in the Florida Keys, by “Tiki John” Ebert in the 1950s. He first crafted the Zombie in 1934 at his Hollywood bar, Don the Beachcomber.
The Salty Dog’s 17 original creations are each named after a famous pirate ship, draw inspiration from classic cocktails and tropical drinks you might find at a Tiki bar and are executed with Trick Dog’s signature culinary approach.
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A well-equipped home bar includes specialized implements like channel knives for creating citrus twists, perfect for garnishing a classic whisky highball. Bartenders in the industry often start with the classic recipe of tequila, lime juice, and triple sec, served in a salt-rimmed glass.
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Play with small changes to the underlying structure, adding a little more tequila or a little less lime, shaking a little longer or with different sizes of ice. Start by making a Margarita —just a plain old Margarita, and then adjusting both the specs and the preparation until it’s perfect.
A set of rocks glasses, highball glasses, and coupe glasses covers most drink styles. A set of versatile tumblers, highball glasses, and coupes covers most cocktail styles, allowing hosts to serve drinks in their proper vessels. These tools form the foundation for mixing drinks, whether in a dedicated bar area or the kitchen.
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