Highball: meaning, definitions and examples
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highball
[ หhaษชbษหl ]
cocktail drink
A highball is a type of cocktail that consists of a spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer, typically served in a tall glass. The most common highball is made with whiskey and soda water, although variations can include rum and ginger ale or vodka with tonic water. Highballs are characterized by their refreshing qualities and are often consumed in social settings. The simplicity of the highball cocktail makes it a popular choice for both casual and formal occasions.
Synonyms
cocktail, long drink, mixed drink.
Examples of usage
- I ordered a whiskey highball at the bar.
- She prefers a vodka tonic as her favorite highball.
- For a refreshing drink, try a rum highball with ginger ale.
- The highball is perfect for a summer evening gathering.
Translations
Translations of the word "highball" in other languages:
๐ต๐น highball
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคพเคเคฌเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Highball
๐ฎ๐ฉ highball
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะฐะนะฑะพะป
๐ต๐ฑ highball
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใใผใซ
๐ซ๐ท highball
๐ช๐ธ highball
๐น๐ท highball
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ด๋ณผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงู ุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ highball
๐ธ๐ฐ highball
๐จ๐ณ ้ซ็
๐ธ๐ฎ highball
๐ฎ๐ธ highball
๐ฐ๐ฟ highball
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ highball
๐ฒ๐ฝ highball
Etymology
The term 'highball' originated in the United States during the late 19th century. It is generally believed to have been derived from the phrase 'high ball', referring to a signal used on trains to indicate that they are running on schedule. In a social context, the term began to be associated with a drink served in a tall glass, reflecting the idea of raising a glass high to drink. The highball gained popularity in the early 20th century as bartenders began to experiment with various spirit and mixer combinations, leading to its widespread consumption during the Prohibition era and beyond. Today, highballs are an iconic representation of American cocktail culture.