Volume 4

From the Keep ’Em Coming Back books

Behind the Bar

This page is a practical extension of Volume 4. The book explains the reasoning; this resource helps put it to work.

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Highball drink recipes

44 structured recipes with ingredients, methods, glassware, bartender notes, and venue guidance.

Illustration of Batanga
Tequila & MezcalFast

Batanga

Cola-rich, citrusy, agave-forward

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Illustration of Bay Breeze
VodkaFast

Bay Breeze

Tropical, fruity, easy-drinking

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Illustration of Brandy and Ginger
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoFast

Brandy and Ginger

Gingery, warming, familiar

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Illustration of Cantarito
Tequila & MezcalModerate

Cantarito

Citrusy, refreshing, lightly sweet

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Illustration of Cape Codder
VodkaFast

Cape Codder

Tart, fruity, simple

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Illustration of Chilcano
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoFast

Chilcano

Gingery, bright, refreshing

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Illustration of Cuba Libre
Rum & CachaçaFast

Cuba Libre

Cola-rich, citrusy, rum-forward

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Illustration of Dark 'n' Stormy
Rum & CachaçaFast

Dark 'n' Stormy

Spicy, molasses-rich, refreshing

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Illustration of Dirty Shirley
VodkaFast

Dirty Shirley

Sweet, cherry-forward, fizzy

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Illustration of El Diablo
Tequila & MezcalModerate

El Diablo

Berry-rich, spicy, tart

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Illustration of Fernandito
Aperitif, Liqueur & WineFast

Fernandito

Minty, bitter, cola-rich

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Illustration of Garibaldi
Aperitif, Liqueur & WineFast

Garibaldi

Bitter, orange-forward, refreshing

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Illustration of Gin Buck
GinFast

Gin Buck

Gingery, botanical, bright

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Illustration of Gin Rickey
GinFast

Gin Rickey

Dry, tart, refreshing

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Illustration of Gin and Tonic
GinFast

Gin and Tonic

Bitter, botanical, refreshing

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Illustration of Horse’s Neck
Brandy, Cognac & PiscoFast

Horse’s Neck

Gingery, aromatic, brandy-forward

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Illustration of Kentucky Mule
WhiskeyFast

Kentucky Mule

Spicy, bright, bourbon-forward

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Illustration of London Mule
GinFast

London Mule

Spicy, botanical, refreshing

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Illustration of Mexican Mule
Tequila & MezcalFast

Mexican Mule

Spicy, bright, tequila-forward

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Illustration of Mint Julep
WhiskeyModerate

Mint Julep

Minty, cold, bourbon-forward

MuddleHighball
Illustration of Mojito
Rum & CachaçaModerate

Mojito

Minty, bright, refreshing

MuddleHighball
Illustration of Moscow Mule
VodkaFast

Moscow Mule

Spicy, bright, refreshing

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Illustration of Paloma
Tequila & MezcalFast

Paloma

Grapefruit-forward, bright, refreshing

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Illustration of Rum and Cola
Rum & CachaçaFast

Rum and Cola

Sweet, familiar, rum-forward

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Illustration of Rum and Ginger
Rum & CachaçaFast

Rum and Ginger

Spicy, molasses-rich, refreshing

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Illustration of Screwdriver
VodkaFast

Screwdriver

Orange-forward, simple, fruity

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Illustration of Sea Breeze
VodkaFast

Sea Breeze

Tart, fruity, refreshing

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Illustration of Tequila Soda
Tequila & MezcalFast

Tequila Soda

Dry, bright, agave-forward

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Illustration of Tequila and Cola
Tequila & MezcalFast

Tequila and Cola

Cola-rich, agave-forward, simple

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Illustration of Vodka Soda
VodkaFast

Vodka Soda

Clean, dry, highly refreshing

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Illustration of Vodka Tonic
VodkaFast

Vodka Tonic

Bitter, clean, refreshing

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Responsible-service and recipe disclaimer

21+ educational reference.

Recipes are general bar-service references, not legal, medical, food-safety, TABC, insurance, or regulatory advice. Specifications, brands, allergens, alcohol strength, and laws vary.

Venues and bartenders must verify every ingredient and house specification, measure pours, disclose allergens, refuse unlawful or unsafe service, and follow applicable laws and responsible-service procedures.