Meaning of long drink | Babel Free

Definitions

A relatively weak (low alcoholic content per volume) and voluminous mixed drink, typically containing lots of ice and mixer.

idiomatic

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“Long drinks generally have more mixer than alcohol and are often served with ice and a straw. The terms ‘straight up’ and ‘on the rocks’ are synonymous with the short drink, which tends to be more about the spirit, which is often combined with a single mixer, at most.”

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