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These Bartenders Are Redefining the Classic Japanese Highball

VinePair

Traditionally made with Suntory Toki Whisky and soda water, the classic Japanese highball first took off in Japan in the 1950s and can now be found just about everywhere in the country, from renowned cocktail bars to vending machines. And while highballs as a broad category have been popular in the U.S.

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Our Limelight Ingredient is the Cucumber

Chilled Magazine

Brandy , Liqueur Monet’s Impression by Bar Bastion - 610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Calvados ½ Bar spoon Matcha Powder ¼ oz. Strain into the collins slim highball glass. Strain into highball glass filled with ice, top with soda water. Ginger Syrup ½ oz. Cucumber Juice ½ oz. Centum Herbis ¾ oz.

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3 Girl Scout Cookie Cocktails from Ocean Casino Resort

Chilled Magazine

Shake and strain into a martini glass with a bar spoon of chocolate syrup at the bottom. Shake and strain into a chocolate syrup-rimmed highball glass with ice. Godiva Liqueur 1.5 Caramel Vodka 1.5 Malibu 1 oz. Half and Half Preparation Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin with ice. Whiskey PB&B Ingredients 2.5

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A New Standard: 5 Balcones Cocktails That Showcase American Single Malt Whisky at Its Best

VinePair

Grapefruit Highball Bright and balanced, the Grapefruit Highball uses crisp grapefruit soda to highlight the Lineages meringue and pineapple upside-down cake palate, with a punch of citrus to keep it lively. Warm afternoons and laid-back get-togethers set the stage for this no-fuss highball that lets the Lineage shine.

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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

VinePair

One of my favorite drinks to make with it is an Old Fashioned with Demerara, allspice, and a bar spoon of Branca Menta.” I love it in a highball or a Gold Rush , but am happy sipping it on the rocks.” People often mention a slight note of mint on bourbon’s finish, so it’s great for most fall-oriented cocktails.

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The Perfect Whisky Pairing for Brandon Sanderson’s The Stormlight Archive

The Whiskey Wash

Pair Brandon Sandersons Wind and Truth with a refreshing Whisky Highball for the ultimate fantasy reading experience. For a tale of this magnitude, theres only one choice: the Whisky Highball. Why the Whisky Highball? Whether you prefer a bright, floral Scotch or something with a hint of peat, the highball accommodates it all.

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Bar Cart Essentials: Create a Stylish Home Bar Setup

Mixologists

A long-handled bar spoon is ideal for stirring. Highball glasses suit tall, refreshing drinks. Highball Glass: For Gin & Tonic, Moscow Mule. Mixers and More: Stocking Your Bar Cart with Flavor Enhancers (Fresh and Flavorful) Mixers add depth and complexity. A fine mesh strainer ensures smooth pours.

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