Highballs are traditionally made with one base spirit (most often whiskey) and a big pour of soda in a tall Collins glass brimming with ice, making them the perfect, refreshing drink for summer — whether it's to mentally escape from the fog or soak up the midday rays. Today, Bay Area bartenders are stretching the classic definition with interesting spirits and little additional bursts of flavor from citrus, oils, and more. Here are 14 places serving excellent highballs so you can get in on all that refreshing, bubbly action.
Check out the San Francisco Cocktail Heatmap for more great places to grab a cocktail.
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