Highball (Generic Name)
| 2 fl oz | Brandy, whisk(e)y, gin, rum etc. |
| Top up with | Ginger ale, soda, tonic water or other carbonated mixer |
How to make
Glassware
Serve in a Highball (max 10oz/300ml)
Prepare
- Select and pre-chill a HIGHBALL (MAX 10OZ/300ML) GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of orange, lime or lemon slice (as appropriate to the spirit or the carbonate).
Method
- POUR spirit into ice-filled glass.
- TOP with a carbonated soda (ginger ale, soda or tonic water).
Garnish
- Garnish with fruit slice.
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition:
One serving of Highball (Generic Name) contains 125 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.4 standard drinks
- 36.36% alc./vol. (72.73° proof)
- 18.9 grams of pure alcohol
History
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Review
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