Highballs and Combination Highballs Flashcards

1
Q

What characterizes a highball?

A

usually consists of one liquor and at least one mixer

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2
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What is the typical liquor to mixer ratio in a highball?

A

1:4

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3
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Describe the technique for mixing highballs.

A
  1. Fill a highball glass 3/4 with ice
  2. Pour 1.5 liquor and fill with mixer
  3. Stir
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4
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HIghballs filled with tonic will always be garnished with _______.

A

lime

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5
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Describe the method of making the following highball:

Gin and Tonic

A

1.5 oz gin
Fill with tonic
Garnish with lime

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6
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Describe the method of making the following highball:

Orange Blossom

A

1.5 oz gin
Fill with orange juice
Garnish with orange

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7
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Describe the method of making the following highball:

Vodka Tonic

A

1.5 oz vodka
Fill with tonic
Garnish with lime

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8
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Describe the method of making the following highball:

Screwdriver

A

1.5 oz vodka
Fill with orange juice
No garnish

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9
Q

Describe the method of making the following highball:

Cape Cod/
Cape Codder

A

1.5 oz vodka
1/2 oz of lime juice
Fill with cranberry juice
Garnish with lime

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10
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Describe the method of making the following highball:

Greyhound

A

1.5 oz vodka
FIll with grapefruit juice
No garnish

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11
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Describe the method of making the following highball:

Salty Dog

A

1.5 oz vodka or gin
Fill with grapefruit juice
Serve with salted rim
No garnish

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12
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Describe the method of making the following highball:

Sea Breeze

A

1.5 oz vodka
Fill with grapefruit juice
Color with cranberry juice
Garnish with lime

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13
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Describe the method of making the following highball:

Hawaiian Sea Breeze

A

1.5 oz vodka or dark rum
Fill with pineapple juice
Color with cranberry juice
No garnish

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14
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Describe the method of making the following highball:

Madras

A

1.5 oz vodka
Fill with equal parts cranberry and orange juice
No garnish

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15
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Describe the method of making the following highball:

Transfusion

A

1.5 oz vodka
Fill with grape juice
Splash of ginger ale
No garnish

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16
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Describe the method of making the following highball:

Bloody Mary/
Bloody Maria

A

1.5 oz vodka or tequila
3 oz tomato juice

Dash any combination of the following:

  • Lemon juice
  • Black pepper
  • Tabasco
  • Rose’s lime juice
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt

Garnish with lime and celery stick

*Or use 1 part vodka or tequila to 3 parts Bloody Mary mix

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17
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Describe the method of making the following highball:

Cuba Libre/
Rum and Coke

A

1.5 oz rum
Fill with coke
Garnish with lime

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18
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Describe the method of making the following highball:

Rum and Tonic

A

1.5 oz rum
Fill with tonic
Garnish with lime

19
Q

Describe the method of making the following highball:

Rumble

A

1.5 oz dark rum
Fill with orange juice
No garnish

20
Q

Describe the method of making the following highball:

Rum and Pineapple

A

1.5 oz dark rum
Fill with pineapple juice
No garnish

21
Q

Describe the method of making the following highball:

Malibu Bay Breeze

A

1.5 oz Malibu rum
Fill with equal parts cranberry and pineapple juice
No garnish

22
Q

Describe the method of making the following highball:

Tequila Sunrise

A

1.5 oz tequila
Fill with orange juice
Color with a few drops of grenadine

23
Q

Describe the method of making the following highball:

Tequila Sunset

A

1.5 oz tequila
Fill with orange juice
Color with a few drops of Creme de Cassis
Garnish with orange

24
Q

Describe the method of making the following highball:

Mexicola

A

2 oz tequila
1/2 oz Rose’s Lime Juice
Splash Coca-Cola
Garnish with lime

25
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Melonball

A

1 oz vodka
1/2 oz Midori
Fill orange juice

26
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Pearl Harbor

A

1 oz vodka
1/2 oz Midori
Fill pineapple juice

27
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Harvey Wallbanger

A

1 oz vodka
Fill with orange juice
Float 1/2 oz Galliano

28
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Sloe Screw

A

1 oz vodka
1/2 oz sloe gin
Fill orange juice

29
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Sloe Comfortable Screw

A

1 oz vodka
1/2 oz sloe gin
1/2 oz Southern Comfort
Fill orange juice

30
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Sloe Comfortable Screw Up Against the Wall

A

1/2 oz vodka
1/2 oz sloe gin
1/2 oz Southern Comfort
Fill with orange juice
Float 1/2 oz Galliano

31
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Fuzzy Navel

A

1.5 oz peach schnapps
Fill with orange juice
Garnish orange slice

32
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Hairy Navel

A

1 oz vodka
1/2 oz peach schnapps
Fill orange juice
Garnish orange

33
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Sex on the Beach #1

A

1 oz vodka
1 oz peach schnapps
Fill with equal cranberry and orange juice
(sub: grapefruit or pineapple)
Garnish cherry

34
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Sex on the Beach #2

A

1 oz vodka
1/2 oz Midori
1/2 oz raspberry liquer (Chambord)
Fill pineapple juice

35
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Woo Woo

A

1 oz peach schnapps
1/2 oz vodka
Fill cranberry juice

36
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

California Rootbeer

A

1 oz Kahlua
1 oz Galliano
Fill with club soda
Splash coke
Splash beer (optional)

37
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Presbyterian

A

2 oz bourbon
Fill with equal parts club soda and ginger ale
Garnish with a lemon twist

38
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Hawaiian Punch

A

1 oz Southern Comfort
1/2 oz Sloe Gin
1/2 oz Amaretto
Fill with pineapple juice

39
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Mint Julep

A

Muddle 2 sprigs of fresh mint leaves with
1 tsp sugar and
1 Tbsp. water in bottom of glass until sugar is dissolved
Then add ice
Fill 2 oz bourbon
Garnish mint sprigs

40
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Mojito

A

Muddle 2 sprigs of fresh mint leaves with
1 tsp sugar and
1 Tbsp. lemon juice in bottom of glass until sugar is dissolved
Then add ice
Fill with 2 oz light rum
Splash club soda and stir
Garnish with mint sprig, lime, and sugarcane stick

41
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Caipirnha
(ka-purr-in-ya)

A

Muddle 1 medium lime cut into 8 wedges, peel side down with
1 tsp sugar in bottom of chilled glass
Then add ice
Fill with 2 oz cachaça
Stir
Garnish with lime wedges and/or sugarcane sticks

*Tropical fruit juices may also be added (e.g. mango, passion fruit, etc.)

42
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Green Monster

A

2 oz tequila
1 oz Midori
Fill grapefruit juice

43
Q

Describe the method of making the following combination highball:

Shady Lady

A

1 oz tequila
1 oz Midori
Fill grapefruit juice