Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The five-day festival features tastings, seminars, brand-driven happy hours, and three signature events: the Cocktail Carnival, Top Bars, and Last Slinger Standing. It’s dark, sexy and nautical-themed with a serious tiki cocktail menu and Dave Muhlstein aka Captain Dave, a one-man-marvel behind the bar.

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VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

On those dog days, a tall glass of something refreshing can be necessary — especially at happy hour. 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.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

UnderTow is a tiki bar with tropical drinks. The more casual first floor serves typical cantina cocktails like Margaritas, Carajillos, and the Batanga (blanco tequila, lime juice, and Mexican Coca-Cola), all for $7 during the weekday happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Highball’s Land of Mountains. Its a promising playlist.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Plum Boulevardier at Bar Goto Niban Credit: VinePair Staff You can’t really go wrong with any of the well-crafted cocktails or highballs at Bar Goto Niban (the Sakura Martini, with its mix of gin and sake, is a popular order). Here are the best things to drink in NYC this November, according to our editors.

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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. Bartenders often incorporate mint, basil, or cilantro to create refreshing beverages perfect for happy hour.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

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. These tools form the foundation for mixing drinks, whether in a dedicated bar area or the kitchen.

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