High balls Flashcards
Presbyterian (aka Press)
A. Rocks Glass B. 1 1/4 oz. Liquor C. Fill w Soda D. Top w Ginger Ale (or 7up splash & splash of coke E. Garnish w a twist
Scotch & Soda
A. Rocks glass, ice
B. 1 1/4 oz Scotch*
C. Fill w soda
D. Optional - twist
*any liquor may be used
Crown & Coke
A. Rocks glass, ice
B. 1 1/4 oz Crown Royal**
C. Fill w Coke
**any liquor may be used
What percentage of bar sales do highballs typically make up?
60%
What does it mean if a drink is ordered “tall”?
Customer wants a taller glass and added mix.
What does it mean if a customer orders “a double”?
Customer wants twice the amount of liquor
What does a “splash” mean?
Customer wants a splash of mix on top.
What does a drink ordered “neat” mean?
Straight shot of liquor / cordial, no ice.
Served at room temperature.
What garnish does tonic get?
Lime always
What garnish does soda get?
Generally gets a lemon twist
What garnish does a Cuba Libre get?
Always a lime
To diminish sweetness
What is a side, back, or chaser?
Any soda/juice/water with ice
Meant to chase down a shot of liquor / cordial
Highball Rules
- Rocks glass, fill w ice
- 5 count liquor (1 1/4 oz base pour)
- Fill w mix
- Garnish if requested or specified
Vodka & Red Bull
A. Rocks glass, ice
B. 1 1/4 oz vodka
C. Fill with Red Bull
Rum & Coke
A. Rocks glass, ice
B. 1 1/4 oz rum**
C. Fill w Coke
**any liquor may be used
Note: Cuba Libre - garnish w lime
