18. Highballs: The Balance – Sparkling Water, how to serve it, and what are my other options cuz that sounds boring.

Well, when we did the bitters & seltzer experiment we saw how sparkling water can dilute or spread out flavors that were pretty concentrated before, and how the bubbles bring more of the bitters’ smell up to your nose.

17. Highballs: The Core – any spirit that also provides its own seasoning 

At its most basic level, any two-ingredient rail drink qualifies as a highball, but the ingredients, the preparation, and the presentation are what make these cocktails shine.