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And while we could easily write about the slew of easy-to-make classic drinks featuring whiskey, rum, tequila, and vodka, today is gins time to shine. At its most basic, its a highball cocktail featuring gin and tonic water. of Tonic Water Preparation Add ice to a highball glass. Gin Gin & Tonic Ingredients 2 oz.
Photo by Virgin Hotels NYC Tequila Aphrodites Arrow by Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 oz. Tequila The Dove Ingredients 2 oz. Grapefruit Soda Jarritos, Squirt, or Fresca, or fresh-squeezed Grapefruit Juice Garnish: Grapefruit wedge or lime wheel Preparation Rim a highball glass with lime and dip in coarse salt.
Tonic Water Preparation Add ice into highball or balloon glass. Tequila Aphrodite’s Arrow by Virgin Hotels NYC’s Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Photo by Tucker + Hossler Photography Rum , Sparkling Wine Sammy’s Love Potion #55 by Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum Ingredients 1 oz. Patron Silver 3/4 oz.
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.
Excelia Tequila ½ oz. New Grove white rum 6 mint leaves (plus extra for garnish) 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 lime (cut into wedges) 1 can chilled club soda Preparation: Muddle mint, combine ingredients in highball glass filled with ice. Strain mixture into cocktail glass. Garnish with brandied cherry. Azteca Ingredients 1 oz.
The menu, thoughtfully organized into three distinct sections – Highballs, Shaken, and Stirred – offers simplicity without sacrificing variety, ensuring there’s something to suit every palate. Dark Rum 1 oz. Amber Rum ½ oz. Photo by Noah Fecks Tequila Spicy Avocado Margarita Ingredients 2 oz. of Tequila ¾ oz.
Beverage manager and award-winning mixologist Devender Sehgal and the skilled bar team craft sophisticated, Japanese-infused cocktails with a focus on shochu, such as the seasonal Cheek to Cheek, a Painkiller-inspired cocktail with Okinawan pineapple, rum, Kumamoto rice shochu, and coconut cream. 10 slot in Asia’s 50 Best Bars.
” The “Ain’t Woman Enough” is a refreshing mezcal highball referencing a Loretta Lynn song. “We use a teaspoon of Malibu [coconut rum] in it, and it really ties everything together in a cool, complex way,” Dennison says. So we made a blush pink melon Martini.”
Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. Then, add tequila and whiskey. Plantation 3 Stars is an excellent white rum choice. For tequila, Don Julio Blanco is a classic. As your collection grows, explore unique spirits like mezcal or aged rum. Quality over quantity is crucial.
Rum & Coke. juice boxes and thought he could showcase that flavor amid the neutral platform of vodka and soda, though he began by conceptualizing the drink as a Highball. When I was telling him about the drinks for the opening menu, at the time I was just going to call it a Guava Highball,” Jimenez says. Gin & Tonic.
In addition to intense competition from tequila, domestic whiskey and the ready-to-drink (RTD) segments, brandy and Cognac had to contend with economic pressures, as inflation put a crimp in some discretionary spending. Volume consumption for the brandy and Cognac category declined 10.2% in 2023 to pre-Covid levels of 12.8
Add ice to a highball glass. Mai Tai The story of the Mai Tai is the story of tiki, one of the most iconic drinks – if not the most iconic drink – to come out of ‘40s rum culture. We make it here with just four ingredients, though you’re free to jazz up the rum selection and use a combination of products if you want to get fancy.
The easiest cocktails to master, according to bartenders: Manhattan Cuba Libre Moscow Mule Daiquiri Vodka Martini Old Fashioned Whiskey Highball Honeysuckle Negroni Vodka Soda “The easiest drink to master, from my perspective, is the classic Manhattan. Karynn Brown, bartender, Amor y Amargo , NYC “I would have to say the Whiskey Highball.
The Essential Green Ingredients: A Mixologist's Guide Herbal Heroes: Mint, Basil, and Rosemary Flavor Profiles and Pairing Suggestions Mint offers a refreshing, cooling sensation, pairing beautifully with citrus fruits and rum. Add rum and ice. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
Print Sunset Paradise Course Drinks Keyword butterfly pea flower tea, cranberry, lime, orange juice, peach brandy, tequila, Triple sec, vodka Ingredients ½ oz. Tequila blanco ½ oz. Lime juice Vodka float Instructions Combine peach brandy, orange juice, triple sec, lime juice and tequila and shake.
Will the seemingly unstoppable rise of tequila come to a screeching halt? Struggles for High-End Tequila Credit: Getty Images – Unsplash.com After several years of momentous growth , the category of super-premium tequila may wane in 2024. There’s one that we’re placing our bets on. Chances are strong.
Essential spirits include vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey, each offering a unique flavor profile. Consider having a selection of rocks glasses, martini glasses, and highball glasses to suit different drink styles. In a Daiquiri, consider using different types of rum or adding a splash of fruit liqueur.
Ever since Bacardi has forayed into India with its exotic and unique range of whiskies, vodkas, tequilas and rums, the Indian consumers are having an additional opportunity to not only get the global brand at their doorstep but also be able to venture into exciting and spirited alcohol territories.
Strain into a highball glass with ice. Print Let It Snow Course Drinks Keyword blanco tequila, coconut milk, lime, orange liqueur, white cranberry juice Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Blanco tequila 1 ½ oz. Aged rum infused with candy canes 1 oz. . Heavy cream 2 oz.
Naturally, there are some exceptions (British tequila isn’t a thing), but it’s impressive to see how far Christina’s can get with English fare. The Fig Leaf Colada (Two Drifters pineapple overproof rum, ELLC rum, Kanpai Kumo, Parafente fig liqueur, verjus, chamomile, marshmallow root, and honey cordial — whew!)
El Nacimiento Tequila Reposado Tequila regulations dictate that reposados can spend up to 364 days in oak, and all too often the aging vessel dominates the final spirit. Surin Rum Clairin Mezcal drinker, meet clairin! Not only apt for sipping, mix with fizzy water for a classy highball when session drinks are on the agenda.
Bartenders have long toyed with the Mule’s component parts, subbing its vodka base for gin , Jamaican rum, Pimm’s , apple brandy , mezcal , or bourbon, and zhuzhing its flavor profile with everything from absinthe to raspberries, hibiscus, peach schnapps, and sarsaparilla. This doesn’t always spring from the minds of barkeeps, either.
But once upon a time, back when Dante opened in 2015, the cocktail to drink was the Garibaldi, an obscure highball made of Campari and “fluffy” orange juice and topped with an orange wedge. This delightful rum sour is enhanced by touches of Lillet Blanc and orange marmalade. History has shown it’s not going anywhere, so give it a try.
New England Patriots: New England Highball - when it comes to cocktails, what’s better than a highball while watching football? Cleveland Browns: Brown Cocktail - equal parts gin, light or dark rum and dry vermouth. Oakland Raider Cocktail - a black rum and cola mixed with a shot of silver tequila over ice.
Margarita The Margarita is a beloved cocktail known for its vibrant and refreshing flavors — the perfect balance of tangy citrus, smooth tequila and a touch of sweetness. 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.
Margarita The Margarita is a beloved cocktail known for its vibrant and refreshing flavors — the perfect balance of tangy citrus, smooth tequila and a touch of sweetness. 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.
12 Humpday Highball features select aperitivo, Montenegro, pomegranate, lemon, orange bitters, and topo chico. $12 Party i ncludes house rum, Montenegro, vanilla orgeat, orange-pina cordial, and cinnamon sugar. $10 10 Rosa Rizz mixes up tequila, lo-fi gentian, amaro, Montenegro, lime, watermelon, and cantaloupe. $12 12 Grove St.
Outside of guests who love to sip their way through the backbar, or are partial to a tasting flight, tequila shots are generally quickly followed with lemon, vodka has found its home with soda and fresh lime, and whilst not a lot can beat a good gin and tonic, ordering straight gin tends to raise some eyebrows outside of hospo circles.
Outside of guests who love to sip their way through the backbar, or are partial to a tasting flight, tequila shots are generally quickly followed with lemon, vodka has found its home with soda and fresh lime, and whilst not a lot can beat a good gin and tonic, ordering straight gin tends to raise some eyebrows outside of hospo circles.
Some examples are: Pineapple Daiquiri The Daiquiri is a classic rum cocktail that combines rum, lime, and simple syrup. This one is especially good with a quality aged rum or even a rhum agricole. 2 oz white rum 3/4 oz pineapple syrup 3/4 oz lime juice Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and fill it 3/4 with ice.
Rum - The Tropical Touch: Picture this: light or dark rum meeting orange juice and it's love at first sip. Dark rum adds a whisper of mystery with its rich flavor, while light rum keeps things breezy. Tequila - The Party Starter: Combine tequila with orange juice, and you're halfway to a Tequila Sunrise.
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.
From Dish to Drink Culinary-inspired cocktails are not a new trend — just look to modern classics like Don Lee’s “ Benton’s Old Fashioned ” that served breakfast in a glass and launched the fat washing technique all the way back in 2007, at PDT, or his buttered popcorn rum and Coke the “Cinema Highball” from the same era.
Golden rum and whiskey, particularly those aged in oak barrels, also contribute to the overall golden aesthetic. Classic Golden Twists Golden Turmeric Margarita 2 oz Tequila Blanco 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice 0.75 oz Lemon Juice Garnish: Lemon and Orange twist Instructions: Combine ingredients in a highball glass with ice.
Golden Ghost In this Bijou cocktail riff, mezcal and tequila step in for gin, while crème de cacao and génépy add layers of sweetness to the mix. Nightshade Bell peppers lend a savory character to this low-proof highball. Oaxacan Dead The classic Zombie gets an earthy update thanks to the addition of tequila and mezcal.
“La Ruina’s cocktail menu highlights ‘revitalized’ staple cocktails made with specialty tequila, rum, wine, and mezcal.” The pan–Latin American offerings range from simple highballs like a Cuba Libre or sotol with house-made tepache, to classics like the El Presidente and a Piña Colada with a house rum blend.
Print Guavabuena Course Drinks Keyword club soda, Guava nectar, honey syrup, lime, mint, tequila Ingredients 2 parts Espolón Tequila Reposado 2 parts Guava nectar ¾ parts Honey syrup ¾ parts Lime juice 3 parts Club soda 5 Fresh mint leaves Instructions Add all ingredients into a shaker except for the club soda.
Garret Richard: Extracts and Essences I first met Garret Richard as a guest at Slowly Shirley, the now shuttered subterranean West Village cocktail bar that showcased thoughtful cocktails and a well-curated rum selection. Briefly stir to combine.
Swap gin for rum , and you’ve made yourself a Daiquiri. 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. In the mood for tequila instead?
The drink originally used Wray and Nephew 17, a 17-year aged Jamaican rum , as the base. After the drink took off, supply of the rare rum began to dwindle, so Trader Vic created his own rum blend to replicate the flavor profile. by Victor Bergeron — or Trader Vic, as he was known in the bar world. creation is tied to politics.
Adelaide, SA Antico, Brisbane, QLD Rum Bar of the Year Proudly sponsored by The House of Angostura Bar Kokomo, Darwin, NT Blue Kahunas, Newcastle, NSW Burrow Bar, Sydney, NSW Flamingo’s Tiki Bar, Cairns, QLD Hains & Co.,
Like all Trick Dog menus, The Salty Dog seamlessly integrates non-alcoholic and low-ABV cocktails with higher-octane options, highballs, boilermakers, sherry, beer wine and soda. The Salty Dog features 17 original cocktails, each hand illustrated by Therens (who also contributed original illustrations to the 19 th menu, Tantrick Dog).
This serve combines BACARD Spiced rum, lemonade, and peach tea for a sweet, refreshing sip that celebrates the vibrant spirit of the Lunar New Year. Rum Peach Blossom Bliss Ingredients 1 oz. Peach Tea 1 Lemon Wedge 1 Mint Sprig Preparation Fill a highball glass with cubed ice. PATRN Silver tequila oz. Lemonade 1 oz.
Modeled after a 1920s train car, Platform 18 serves cocktails like The Gibson Girl (gin or vodka, dry vermouth, sake, orange bitters, and lemon oil) and 54th Street Club (popcorn-infused reposado tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, togarashi, and pandan). Highball’s Land of Mountains. Bitter & Twisted’s Solero.
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