Highballs

Highballs are long, cold drinks built in a tall glass: a measure of spirit topped with a mixer and plenty of ice. They are the quickest cocktails to make at home.

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  Bloody MaryA savory, tangy tall drink of vodka, tomato juice and lemon, seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, celery salt and pepper.
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  Cuba LibreA long, refreshing highball of white rum, cola and fresh lime juice, sweet and bubbly with a bright citrus finish.
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  Gin and TonicA long, bubbly highball of London dry gin and tonic water, dry and bitter-edged, with the fresh scent of a squeezed lime wedge.
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  Long Island Iced TeaTequila, vodka, rum, gin and orange liqueur with lemon and cola in a tall glass; citrusy, sweet and strong, despite its tea-like look.
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  MojitoA Cuban highball of white rum, fresh lime, mint and soda water: light, tangy, herbal and gently sweet.
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  Moscow MuleA long, fizzy highball of vodka, fresh lime juice and ginger beer, served over ice in a copper mug. Crisp, citrusy and gently spicy.
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  PalomaA tall, fizzy Mexican highball of blanco tequila, lime and grapefruit soda, with a pinch of salt: tangy, lightly bitter and refreshing.
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  Peach SunsetA long, fruity highball of vodka, peach liqueur, orange and cranberry juices, sweet and tangy with a light tartness.
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  Shirley TempleA sweet, alcohol-free highball of ginger ale and grenadine, with gentle ginger spice and pomegranate fruitiness, topped with a cocktail cherry.
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  Sunrise MocktailFresh orange juice over ice with grenadine sinking to the bottom, for a sweet, fruity drink with a red-to-orange gradient.
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  Tequila SunriseA tall, fruity drink of tequila and orange juice, with grenadine sinking to the bottom to form a red-to-orange gradient.
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  Virgin MaryThe alcohol-free Bloody Mary: chilled tomato juice, lemon, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce, savory, tangy and gently spicy.
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  Virgin MojitoThe classic Mojito without the rum: lime, mint and sugar topped with soda water for a fresh, tart, lightly sweet long drink.