Highball

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A highball is a cocktail with a substantially larger proportion of non-alcoholic mixer than liquor or spirit.
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'''Highball''' may refer to:
  
==Well-known Examples==
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* A specific mixed-drink also known as a [[Scotch & Soda|Scotch and Soda]]
*[[Scotch & Soda]]
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* A general class of mixed-drinks known as [[Highball (Mixed-Drink Type)|Highballs]]
*[[Seven and Seven]]
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*[[Jack and Coke]]
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*[[Gin and Tonic]]
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==Mixer Amount==
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The standard is to use enough mixer to give the finished drink the strength of a light wine, around 10% ABV. Using standard 40% ABV spirits, this is a ratio of around 3 parts mixer to 1 part liquor.
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When ordered "tall" the drink should be made roughly beer strength, around 5% ABV. Using standard 40% ABV spirits, this is a ratio of around 7 parts mixer to 1 part liquor.
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[[Category:Highball]]
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