A Seven and Seven or 7 and 7 is a

highball A highball is a mixed alcoholic drink composed of an alcoholic base spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer, often a carbonated beverage. Examples include the Seven and Seven, Scotch and soda, gin and tonic, screwdriver (a.k. ...

cocktail, a mixed alcoholic drink containing Seagram's Seven Crown, a

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, and

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, a

lemon-lime soft drink A lemon-lime soft drink or lemon-lime soda, also known colloquially as lemonade in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand and as cider in Japan and Korea, is a carbonated soft drink with lemon and lime flavoring. Popular brands inclu ...

. It is typically served with ice. It was one of the most popular drinks in the United States during the 1970s.

Mixture

The following is a typical recipe for a 7 and 7: *Fill a

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with ice cubes. *Add 1 shot (about 1.5 US fl oz or 45 ml) Seagram's Seven Crown

whisky Whisky or whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash. Various grains (which may be malted) are used for different varieties, including barley, corn, rye, and wheat. Whisky is typically aged in wooden ca ...

. *Add

, to taste. *Garnish with

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or lime wedge (optional).

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Mixture

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