Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsMoxies Orleans RestaurantHouse Highballs Recipe

House Highballs Recipe

Time5m
Serves1

1oz | $5, 2oz | $8. Upgrade your spirit: Ketel One Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Crown Royal Rye, Bumbu Rum +$1 per oz. Don Julio Blanco Tequila +$3 per oz.

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Ingredients

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Base Highball

Method

Base Highball

  1. 1

    Prepare Glass

    Fill a highball glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill the drink properly.

  2. 2

    Add Spirit

    Pour 1 oz of your preferred base spirit (vodka, gin, rye, rum, or tequila) over the ice. If upgrading, use one of the premium spirits listed in the upgrade section.

  3. 3

    Top with Mixer

    Add 4 oz of club soda or sparkling water to the glass over the spirit.

  4. 4

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge if desired. Serve immediately.

Spirit Upgrade Options (optional)

  1. 5

    To upgrade your drink, substitute the base spirit with one of the following: Ketel One Vodka, Tanqueray Gin, Crown Royal Rye, or Bumbu Rum for an additional $1 per oz, or Don Julio Blanco Tequila for an additional $3 per oz. Adjust quantity if making a 2 oz highball.

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