VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

Enter: the Highball. Typically consisting of a spirit, soda, and ice, Highballs don’t require much effort, which is ideal when there’s already sweat rolling down your neck. When it comes to the Highball, the world is your oyster. Keep reading to discover the 18 best Highballs to help beat the heat.

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Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Print Sunset Paradise Course Drinks Keyword butterfly pea flower tea, cranberry, lime, orange juice, peach brandy, tequila, Triple sec, vodka Ingredients ½ oz. Peach brandy 1 ½ oz. Lime juice Vodka float Instructions Combine peach brandy, orange juice, triple sec, lime juice and tequila and shake.

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Barina Craft

JANUARY 25, 2024

New England Patriots: New England Highball - when it comes to cocktails, what’s better than a highball while watching football? AFC North Baltimore Ravens: Purple Hooter - black raspberry liqueur colors these tailgate party potations plum perfect. Red, White and Blue - a pousse-cafe drink layered in patriotic colors.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

The focus here is on English products, including local producers of liqueurs, coffee, soda, and even sake made in the UK. I enjoyed the Orchard Sazerac, made with ELLC Mondrian rye, Burnt Faith British brandy, Kanpai plum, Capreolus 1000 Trees eau de vie, honey, and absinthe, but found it to be driven more by smoke than anise notes.

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Good Spirits News

JULY 14, 2024

Fresh, summery and perfect for low abv cocktails and highballs, this is a terrific port to beat the heat. oz tangerine syrup or an orange liqueur 0.5 Ingredients: 2 oz Tails of the Unexpected Tawny Eyes 1 oz Aguardente (Portuguese brandy) (can be substituted with brandy or grappa) Dash of cocoa bitters Dash of orange bitters 0.5

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

Add ice to a highball glass. RT Sangria 1 bottle of Gamay, Zinfandel, or Garnacha wine (note: it’s okay to go cheap here) 1/2 cup brandy 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1 tablespoon of sugar summer fruits of choice (start with lemons, limes, and oranges), quartered Vigorously mix the juice, sugar, and cut fruit together in a large container.

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VinePair

APRIL 17, 2024

Orlando filled the little space he had to the gills with spirits and liqueurs that showcase terroir; mezcal , r(h)um, brandy, and an extensive shelf dedicated to eaux de vie. He selected a beautiful and compelling liqueur and added the fewest possible ingredients to make it shine. Stir to combine and enjoy.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 9, 2024

oz Herbal Liqueur 2 Dashes Mole Bitters Garnish: Orange Peel Glassware: Coupe Preparation: In a shaker, combine ingredients and strain into coupe glass. Johnnie Walker: Ice Chalet Perfect Whisky Highball This is the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet. Add crushed ice, then garnish with grated cinnamon, fresh mint and an orchid.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Combine 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur and 1 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Combine 1 ounce of cranberry juice, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, 1 ounce of orange liqueur — such as Cointreau — and 2 ounces of vodka in a shaker with ice.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Combine 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur and 1 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Combine 1 ounce of cranberry juice, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, 1 ounce of orange liqueur — such as Cointreau — and 2 ounces of vodka in a shaker with ice.

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Bar Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

French style brandy, Bardinet, is celebrating the latest addition to its range – Bardinet Inspirations – with a decadent new series of cocktails, each re-creating the flavours of iconic French desserts ‘in a glass’. The brandy which takes his name is crafted with the same passion today.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 16, 2024

Credit: William Grant & Sons In a world of various scotch whiskies, both blended and single malt , whisky liqueurs can often be overlooked. However, scotch whisky liqueur Drambuie is considered an essential ingredient in the Rusty Nail cocktail, and has a whole host of other delicious applications. What Is Drambuie?

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The Whisky Exchange

JANUARY 6, 2023

Rebujito A popular way to beat the heat in southern Spain, the classic Rebujito is a simple highball of dry sherry and Sprite or 7up. Ingredients 50ml Valdespino Fino Inocente 10ml Lemon juice 10ml Lime Juice 20ml 1:1 simple syrup Soda Water 6 Mint leaves Method Pour the sherry, citrus juice, sugar and mint leaves into a highball glass.

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Advanced Mixology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The lemon adds sourness, while the liqueur offers sweetness. In a highball glass, muddle fresh mint leaves to release aromatic oils. Combine 1 part of white rum,1 part of Grenadine, 1 of Absinthe Original, 1 of Apricot brandy, and 3 of orange juice. The gin provides a crisp base. Image Source 3.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2024

That phenomenon eventually gave way to the advent of the flip in 1874, which was first documented as a shaken cocktail with a whole egg, sugar, brandy or gin , and garnished with nutmeg. Ingredients 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce coffee liqueur 3 ounces Coca-Cola 3 ounces Guinness Draft Directions Add all ingredients to a double rocks glass with ice.

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VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

It’s aged in a mix of European and American sherry-seasoned casks and the peat is present but balanced, so I find it fun to mix with other whiskies and fruit brandies like bonded apple brandy.” Though it is not the cheapest, it creates exotic and complex sours, highballs, and Negronis.” It’s a slam-dunk no matter the cocktail.”

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 17, 2024

William Schmidt’s ‘The Flowing Bowl’, which was published in 1892, included quite a few ice cream cocktails, including the brandy and rum-laced Glorious Fourth. William Schmidt’s ‘The Flowing Bowl’, which was published in 1892, included quite a few ice cream cocktails, including the brandy and rum-laced Glorious Fourth.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

But double the mint and muddle it in a highball glass before adding simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and rum in place of gin, and you’ll have yourself a Mojito. Opt for brandy , lemon juice, and a chilled coupe sans ice and it’s a Sidecar. In the mood for tequila instead?

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VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The vodka -based drink also contains orange liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup. Though it’s rare that they follow the rest of Vic’s original recipe that included lime juice, orgeat syrup, orange liqueur, and mint, as many modern bars opt for a basic blend of orange juice and rum.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The liqueur was allegedly chosen to recreate the color of the region’s beloved red wines. While some recipes call for the cocktail to be served in a highball, we recommend sending your Air Mail out in a Champagne flute to stay true to its French roots. The cocktail was invented by Felix Kir, a champion of the French Résistance.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The mixture of bitter Italian liqueur, bubbles, and sweet vermouth results in a vivacious, herbal treat that won’t put you to bed early. It inspired the creation of the Brooklyn , a variation featuring rye, dry vermouth, Maraschino liqueur, and Amer Picon. While certainly boozy, the zesty Penicillin will wake up your guests.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Brandy , Cognac , Liqueur Side Pear by Jess Householder / '@j_uicyj / @grangershouston Ingredients 1 oz. Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur oz. Cointreau Orange Liqueur oz. Shake and strain over fresh ice into highball glass half rimmed with lime pepper seasoning. Remy Martin VSOP oz. Fresh Lemon Juice oz.

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Moody Mixologist

JANUARY 13, 2025

The classic Smash cocktail The original Smash debuted some time in the mid 1800s and was commonly made with brandy. Liqueurs vary in sweetness and alcohol content which can affect how sweet or strong the finished drink will taste. Over time, whiskey became a popular choice, and today it's the best known type of Smash.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 2, 2025

Creating your own syrups , infusing liquor like vodka, and making your own liqueurs like blue curacao or creme de cassis are all really fun ways to make your own custom cocktails at home. Liqueurs, which are sweetened and generally contain less alcohol, are typically in the 15-25% ABV range. My favorite fat wash? Cocoa butter!

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 8, 2025

This years tours are: Brandy/Bourbon/Bitters/Ice, Louche: The French Quarter Absinthe Tour, The Big Gay Bar Tour, The Ramos Reality Tour: Separating Fact from Fizz. New Orleans Cocktail Tours: Walk through New Orleans cocktail history with a cocktail tour.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

A well-equipped home bar includes specialized implements like channel knives for creating citrus twists, perfect for garnishing a classic whisky highball. A custom cream liqueur blend can transform a White Russian, while a house-made orange cordial adds depth to a variety of citrus-based drinks.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Unlocking the full potential of your home bar relies not on amassing a vast selection of spirits, though that certainly helps, but stocking up on some choice liqueurs. Still, the range of different styles of liqueurs runs intimidatingly long. Look beyond Prosecco and soda water, however, to discover this liqueurs versatility.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Denser, heavier liquids like cream or liqueurs should be poured first, followed by progressively lighter mixers and spirits. In a large bowl or pitcher, combine the cooled milk mixture, rum, brandy, and lemon juice. Pour the clarified gin and tonic over ice in a highball glass. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Quality glassware is crucial for serving various cocktails and liqueurs. A set of rocks glasses, highball glasses, and coupe glasses covers most drink styles. A set of versatile tumblers, highball glasses, and coupes covers most cocktail styles, allowing hosts to serve drinks in their proper vessels.

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