Highballs always have a carbonate (tonic, soda etc.) but unlike Rickeys, Collinses and Fizzes, Highballs traditionally do not contain citrus fruit juice, although that convention has been eroded and a small amount of juice is now acceptable in a Highball.
Scotch & Soda, Gin & Tonic, Whiskey & Ginger, Vodka & Tonic and Rum & Coke are all examples of Highballs, as long as they are served in a Highball glass with a maximum capacity of 10oz/295ml . Presbyterian specifically refers to a Scotch whisky, soda and ginger ale Highball, while a Gin Spider Highball is gin and ginger ale with a dash of Angostura Bitters.
A highball glass is a glass tumbler that can contain 240 to 350 millilitres (8 to 12 US fl oz). It is used to serve highball cocktails and other mixed drinks. An example size is 7 cm (3 in) diameter by 15 cm (6 in) in height.
Scotch & Soda, Gin & Tonic, Whiskey & Ginger, Vodka & Tonic and Rum & Coke are all examples of Highballs, as long as they are served in a Highball glass with a maximum capacity of 10oz/295ml . Presbyterian specifically refers to a Scotch whisky, soda and ginger ale Highball, while a Gin Spider Highball is gin and ginger ale with a dash of Angostura Bitters.
Highballs always have a carbonate (tonic, soda etc.) but unlike Rickeys, Collinses and Fizzes, Highballs traditionally do not contain citrus fruit juice, although that convention has been eroded and a small amount of juice is now acceptable in a Highball.
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