Highball

Highball

The highball is defined as a drink that is "built in a highball glass" and which calls "for a base spirit and mixer, such as soda or water." It is a type of long drink consisting of one or two parts of liquor, mixed over ice with upwards of two parts of a typically carbonated mixer. Stemming from the 1830s English re-interpretation of the Austro-Venetian spritzer, the highball was further expanded upon in America in the early 20th century, and was known worldwide by the mid-century, particularly in Japan.

Highball (film)

Highball is a 2002 American comedy film directed by Noah Baumbach, and written by Baumbach, Carlos Jacott, and Christopher Reed. Shot in 1997, Highball was never completed to Baumbach's satisfaction and he ultimately abandoned it. In April 2002, a version of the film assembled by the producers was released on DVD against Baumbach's wishes. Upon release, the film was credited as having been directed by "Ernie Fusco" and written by "Jesse Carter" after being disowned by Baumbach and his co-writers.

highball

Noun

1. A cocktail made from a spirit plus soda water etc.
2. An all clear or full speed ahead signal.

Verb

1. To make an estimate which tends toward exaggeration.
2. To move quickly; to hightail.