Highball
One spirit, a long mixer, lots of ice — about 1 : 3 spirit : mixer (2 oz : 4–6 oz). Built in the glass.
Fill the glass to the top with ice — more ice melts slower, not faster — add the spirit and any syrups, then top with the cold mixer and stir once, gently, so the fizz survives. Everything that goes in should already be cold.
- A mule is a highball with ginger and lime, traditionally in a copper mug.
- A spritz is a highball on a wine-strength base, often in a wine glass.
