By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The highball is one of the simplest drinks to make. It is a recipe in a way, but many cocktails are a Highball.

The name Highball is credited to Patrick Gavin Duffy, who was bartending back in the 1890s in New York City. 

His Highball consisted of two ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 ounces of liquor and a mixer.

The Highball had its own glass created for it.