Highball (Noun)
Meaning
A mixed drink made of alcoholic liquor mixed with water or a carbonated beverage and served in a tall glass.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The bartender expertly mixed the whiskey and soda, serving the highball in a chilled glass filled with ice.
- Her favorite highball combination was gin and tonic, which she always ordered on Friday nights.
- The refreshing mix of scotch and ginger beer made this highball a popular summer drink.
- He preferred his highball with a splash of lemon-lime soda, giving the whiskey a slight citrus twist.
- At the party, the host offered highballs made with rum and cola, garnished with a slice of lime.