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Hey, Reader!

Have you heard the term "highball?" These simple sips are served in a tall glass and usually consist of just two ingredients: a spirit and a bubbly mixer like ginger beer, tonic or club soda.

You might also hear them called tall drinks, as opposed to short ones, which aren't usually carbonated.

Highballs are perfect for anyone just getting started on their bartending journey, but they can get more creative too — plenty of these recipes have three or more ingredients and still come together quickly.

With so many hot summer days still ahead, the timing couldn't be better!

dirty shirley The colorful childhood classic gets a grown-up twist with this crushable cocktail. Vodka is a perfect addition to grenadine and lemon-lime soda for a sweet yet refreshing summer sip. get the recipe »

batanga Simple, refreshing, and full of flavor, la Batanga is a classic Mexican cocktail made with just a few ingredients: tequila, cola, fresh lime juice, and a salted rim. Think of it as Mexico’s laid-back answer to a Cuba Libre, with the citrus and salt adding brightness and complexity to every fizzy sip. get the recipe »

tom collins The Tom Collins is a classic cocktail that never goes out of style. With a short ingredient list and easy-to-follow instructions, it's simple yet delicious cocktail for any time, but especially a hot summer day. get the recipe »

sparkling mocktail This non-alcoholic cocktail is full of so much flavor and is so easy to make! You just need to prep a rosemary and ginger syrup, then these can be on repeat all night long! Combine the syrup with lemon juice and club soda for this refreshing sip. get the recipe »

I hope these hit the spot next time you're in the mood for a simple cocktail.

Cheers!
​Susannah