8oz highball tall glass; tall tom collins glass.

In most bars, restaurants, and cocktail recipes, the highball and Collins glass are used interchangeably. But there are key differences drink pros should know about these two iconic, but similar-looking pieces of glassware.

Initially, the most common highball was made with Scotch whisky and carbonated water, known simply as a ‘Scotch and soda’. … New York barman Patrick Duffy claimed the highball was brought to the U.S. in 1894 from England by actor E. J. Ratcliffe. Bartender Tip:Simple and refreshing cocktail with surprising complexity. One part whisky, two parts mixer, garnished with a lemon wedge and served over ice in a highball glass; the whisky highball is as simple as it is delicious

For those looking for a quick and easy way to cool down this summer, here are several refreshing highball cocktails.

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