Jun 09 2026

Highballs Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

2oz

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Base Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Gather Your Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients listed above, including a highball glass, ice cubes, your chosen spirit, a mixer, and a garnish.

  2. 2

    Fill the Glass with Ice

    Take your highball glass and fill it with ice cubes until it is about three-quarters full.

  3. 3

    Pour the Spirit

    Measure 2 ounces of your chosen spirit and pour it over the ice in the glass.

  4. 4

    Add the Mixer

    Measure 4 ounces of your preferred mixer (soda water, tonic water, or ginger ale) and pour it into the glass over the spirit.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Add your garnish of choice (a lemon wedge, lime slice, or cherry) to the rim of the glass or drop it into the drink for added flavor.

  6. 6

    Stir and Serve

    Gently stir the drink to mix the ingredients together. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing highball!

More from Moxies Gloucester Restaurant