What’s the difference between a highball and a cocktail? A highball is a drink that typically contains liquor and mixer, served over ice in a tall glass. A cocktail, on the other hand, is a drink that contains a mixture of spirits, liqueurs, juices, and/or syrups, and is also generally served over ice.

There are endless variations of both highballs and cocktails, but some of the most popular recipes include classics like the vodka martini, Manhattan, and mojito for cocktails, …