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Highball Glass
Highball Glass

Glass Guide- Highball Glass

A Home Bar Must-Have
Highball Glasses are large tumblers that hold between 8 and 12 ounces and can easily replace a Collins glass. This glass is generally used for mixed drinks that have a high proportion of mixer to liquor, such as scotch and soda, bourbon and water, etc.

Ideal for:

Tip-Keep your highball glasses chilled to keep tall drinks cooler longer.

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