Highball
The simplest cocktail form: spirit lengthened with a carbonated mixer, served tall over ice. Refreshing, low-effort, and endlessly versatile.
Formula
Spirit + Carbonated Mixer
Classic ratio: 1:2 to 1:3
Historique
1890s
· United States / United Kingdom
The Highball originated when carbonated water became widely available in the late 1800s. Japan elevated the form to an art with the Highball revival of the 2000s.
Key Variations
Gin & Tonic, Whiskey Highball, Dark & Stormy, Paloma, Cuba Libre
