Highball (Mixed-Drink Type)

A highball is a mixed-drink with a substantially larger proportion of non-alcoholic mixer than liquor or spirit.

Well-known Examples

• Scotch & Soda
• Seven and Seven
• Jack and Coke
• Gin and Tonic

Mixer Amount

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.

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.