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Ingredients
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Classic Highball
Ginger Highball (variation)
Citrus Highball (variation)
Method
Classic Highball
Add spirit
Measure and pour 2 oz of whisky over the ice.
Optional aromatics
If desired, add 1 dash of bitters to the top for added depth or express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in for aroma.
Serve
Give the drink one gentle stir (1–2 rotations) to integrate spirit and soda. Serve immediately with a straw or without.
Ginger Highball (variation)
Fill a highball glass with 4–6 large ice cubes.
Pour 2 oz whisky or bourbon over the ice.
Top with 4 oz chilled ginger ale, pouring gently to keep fizz.
Garnish with a lime wedge; optionally squeeze the wedge into the drink for extra brightness and drop it in.
Give a single gentle stir to combine and serve immediately.
Citrus Highball (variation)
Fill a highball glass with 4–6 large ice cubes.
Add 2 oz vodka or light rum and 0.5 oz fresh lemon or lime juice.
Garnish with a thin citrus wheel or wedge and give one gentle stir. Serve immediately.