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Have the Perfect St.Patrick’s Day At Home With Drizly

Have the Perfect St.Patrick’s Day At Home With Drizly

It’s March and that means the most fun holiday is fast approaching: St. Patrick’s Day! Don’t stress about running to the store for spirits. Drizly will bring the party to you with their alcohol delivery at your service. Normally we’d be out and about, cheersing 

Best Dark and Stormy Cocktail

Best Dark and Stormy Cocktail

Dark and Stormy – How It Started Crafted in the Caribbean waters, the Dark and Stormy Cocktail recipe is a born out of necessity. In the region, rum is plentiful and readily available. The abundance of rum has made the Caribbean a favorite amongst travelling 

The Best Whiskey Sour Recipe

The Best Whiskey Sour Recipe

A Sour is not so much a drink as it is a concept. Lemon or lime juice, almost any liquor, and sugar—in proper proportion—form a Sour. Don’t even think about using a packaged mix for this cocktail. A simple but magical blend, the Sour was first made with brandy in the middle of the 19th century. Bartenders have flirted with and still have their occasional flings with numerous other base alcohols, but whiskey was the liquor of choice by the end of the 19th century, with rye on equal footing with bourbon. Bourbon is still favored by many, but blended whiskeys and Scotch have jockeyed for position. Add a dash of grenadine to a Whiskey Sour, and you have the sophisticated Ward Eight.

Always prepare Sours fresh. Here is a foolproof rule of thumb for making a perfect Sour every time: Mix 2 ounces of your chosen spirit with 1 teaspoon sugar and 3/4 ounce lemon or lime juice (the “sour” flavor), and shake with cracked ice. Substitute lime juice for lemon in a Scotch Sour. Shake a Sour well for a truly frothy drink, and serve it straight up in a cocktail glass, over the rocks in a hefty Old Fashioned glass, or in a Sour glass. Garnish with any assortment of seasonally fresh fruit.

The whiskey sour is one of the best classic cocktails. It’s easy to make, and the recipe is the base for the entire family of sour drinks. There are also a variety of adjustments you can make to ensure it suits your taste perfectly.

Best Whiskey

The Whiskey Sour

As the name suggests, this cocktail is sour. The flavor is balanced and complemented by the sweetness of the whiskey and simple syrup, so it's not as tart as you might think. Try it with the ratio suggested in the recipe, give it a taste, and then adjust your next drink as needed.
The whiskey sour is such a popular drink recipe that it has its own holiday. If you need a reason to mix one up, National Whiskey Sour Day is August 25.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 drink
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • A rocks glass
  • Shaker

Ingredients
  

  • Ice
  • 2 oz whiskey
  • .75 oz lemon juice
  • .75 oz simple syrup
  • Orange slice and/or cherry for garnish
  • Optional: one pasteurized egg white

Instructions
 

  • Remember how to make syrup? Just use equal parts warm water and white sugar, then stir until the sugar is dissolved. Now that you’ve done that (and let your syrup cool), add .75 ounce to your shaker.
  • Once again, we’d like to emphasize the importance of fresh-squeezed juice. It’ll make a world of difference in every cocktail that calls for juice, and it isn’t hard to make. Now, squeeze at least one lemon. That should give you about 2 ounces of lemon juice. Put .75 of those ounces into your shaker.
  • Could you use rye here? Sure, why not? But bourbon is traditional, and we prefer it. So take two ounces of your bourbon, and pour it into your shaker.
  • For a Whiskey Sour especially, a strong shake is key. So grab that shaker, and have at it. You want those ice cubes bouncing from end to end, making a sound like Fred Astaire in a shipping container. (Disclaimer: don’t know what that sounds like.) Once you finish, pour your drink over ice in a rocks glass. If you shook hard enough, it should have a thick layer of foam on top (and, if you want, you can decorate that foam with a dash of bitters). Next, stick an orange slice and/or a quality preserved cherry on top for garnish, and you have a cocktail that will force people to acknowledge the power of both you and the Whiskey Sour.

Notes

if you’d Like to add an egg white
Yes, you can put egg whites in cocktails. No, it’s not gross. In fact, an egg white gives your cocktail a nice creamy texture – which is especially great for Whiskey Sours. Just add your egg white to your shaker first, then pour in every other ingredient, and give everything a 12-second “dry shake.” That’s just a strong shake without any ice, to get everything airy and integrated. Once you’ve done that, do a second, normal shake with ice, and enjoy your supernaturally fluffy cocktail. (For peace of mind, use either pasteurized eggs or a 1-ounce pour from a carton of pasteurized egg whites.)
Keyword American, Cocktails, Whiskey, Whiskey Sour

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Classic Moscow Mule (Fast & Easy)

Classic Moscow Mule (Fast & Easy)

Today, I’m sharing everything you need to know about a Moscow Mule. Ready?! Moscow mules are delightfully fizzy drinks made with fiery ginger beer, vodka and fresh lime. Moscow mules are refreshing on hot summer days, sure, but they’re also holiday-appropriate thanks to the strong ginger 

Closing Time Is Never O’Clock With Drizly Alcohol Delivery

Closing Time Is Never O’Clock With Drizly Alcohol Delivery

“Closing time, one last call for alcohol So, finish your whiskey or beer Closing time, you don’t have to go home But you can’t stay here” Oh, man…I never realized how real those lyrics would feel. I love a good alt-rock anthem, but back in 

4 Reasons Drizly Is Our Go-To Alcohol Home Delivery Service

4 Reasons Drizly Is Our Go-To Alcohol Home Delivery Service

Staying in is the new going out. While this year hasn’t really gone as planned, and we’re all missing out on a lot of fun social occasions, one thing is for sure; you can still have a damn good night at home. Drizly to the rescue. This online alcohol home delivery platform is the solution to your stay at home plans.

As we are all inevitably spending a lot more time at home, we’ve been looking for ways to make our days feel as normal as possible. We don’t know about you, but our editors have become experts at finding the best alcohol home delivery services.

These days, you can have just about anything delivered, and alcohol is no exception. Our latest obsession, Drizly, brings the liquor store to you. And if you can have drinks delivered right to your door, why wouldn’t you?

Drizly has saved our evenings at home more times than we can count. Here are the top 4 reasons we’re lovin’ it.

Convenience

Drizly gives you all of the benefits of browsing at your local liquor store without having to leave your couch. Their website and app show you all of the liquor stores in your area, all in one place. It couldn’t be easier to use – you can sort by alcohol type, price, or search for your favorite brand.

Once you create an account, Drizly will keep all of your past orders on file, making reordering a breeze. Shopping for alcohol is a fun experience, and Drizly brings that experience to you, wherever you are, all wrapped up in their robust website and app.

Compare Lots Of Stores In Your Area

Drizly shows you all of the liquor stores in your area, allowing you to select from a massive selection of beer, wines, and spirits. So if your usual go-to store doesn’t have that bottle you want, you can easily find it at another store. You can order items from multiple stores all in one place, so you’re bound to always find what you’re looking for and get the best price going.

By giving you access to such a huge variety of different liquor stores, you can search for the best deals and maybe even save yourself some of your hard-earned cash, too.

Fast Alcohol Home Delivery

We’ve all been there-you’re chilling on the couch watching a movie, reach for another beer and realize you’re fresh out. Drizly orders arrive super fast, typically in 60 minutes or less; you really can’t get more convenient than that!

Drizly is the perfect solution for last-minute occasions or if you’re just too comfy to move! You can even schedule orders two weeks in advance, making it perfect for all of you planners out there. All drivers are instructed to practice COVID-safe procedure, so you can relax and having everything delivered to your door.

Plus, if you forgot a friend’s birthday (god bless Facebook notifications, amiright?) why not send them a bottle of bubbly with just a few clicks?

Great selection so you can find your favorite drink (or next favorite) + shop for extras

While we all have our old faithful bottle that we come back to time and time again, why not switch it up every now and then? If you’re in the mood for something new, but you’re not sure what, with Drizly, you can get new products recommended. Find some new recipes or see customer reviews on the site for every product, and read all about their taste profile, too.

Drizly also offers delivery for snacks and mixers (because who wants to lug a giant bag of ice from the store?), making it a one-stop-shop for your next party, or your next Netflix couch night!

Drizly is the Amazon of alcohol delivery–perfect for stocking up for special occasions, or for nights spent chilling at home. Plus, you can feel good knowing you’re still supporting local businesses. Try it today to get your favorite drinks delivered right to your door.

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