Popular whisky cocktails and Sterling Reserve B7 price
Whisky is a distilled alcoholic beverage and is used as a recreational drug. It is produced by distilling fermented grain mash and ageing in charred white oak barrels for 1 - 2 years. It is a regulated spirit worldwide.
The different types of whisky are malt whisky, blended malt whisky, blended whisky, cask strength, buckwheat whisky, corn whisky, grain whisky, rye whisky, rye malt whisky and wheat whisky. Whisky can be consumed straight, on the rocks or in cocktails.
One of the whiskies is the Sterling Reserve B7 which is made from Scotch malts and the finest Indian grain spirits. It is aged in charred oak barrels which gives it a luxurious texture and a smooth well-rounded finish. The Sterling reserve b7 price is affordable.
How you consume whisky depends on the alcoholic content called ‘Alcohol by Volume’ (ABV). Whisky with more than 50% abv should be consumed by adding little water or ice cubes. The alcohol is diluted slightly and this will allow you to pick up the aromas.
Whisky with 45% - 50% abv can be consumed straight or by adding little water or ice. Whiskies with abv less than 40% should be consumed neat as they do not require further dilution.
Cocktails with whisky
A cocktail is a mixed alcoholic drink that is made of one or more spirits, juice, flavoured syrups, water, shrubs and bitters. Some of the cocktails are:
1. Old fashioned
This is a traditional cocktail made by using whisky, soda water, bitters, sugar, water and an orange slice for garnish.
Method
Add the sugars, bitters and water to a cup. Mix till sugar dissolves completely. Fill a glass with ice and add the whisky. Add some soda water if you like. Garnish with an orange slice.
2. Winter whisky sour
This is a classic cocktail that can be given a festive look by using orange juice and golden glitter. It is perfect for Christmas parties.
Method
Take a small brush and apply some honey on the rim of a glass. Put edible gold glitter on the rim.
Fill the glass with crushed ice. Take a cocktail shaker and add whisky, lemon juice, orange juice and sugar syrup. Shake and pour into the glass. Serve with an orange slice.
3. Brown derby
This cocktail is made with Irish whisky, pink grapefruit and sweet honey.
Method
Take a cocktail shaker and add the whisky, pink grapefruit juice and honey. Shake well and double strain. Serve with a grapefruit garnish.
4. Hot toddy
This cocktail is good for winter and is made by combining whisky, honey, lemon, cloves and cinnamon.
Method
Mix honey in whisky and pour into a glass. Add a cinnamon stick and pour hot water. Add some lemon juice and finish with a slice of lime studded with clove.