Traditions of drinking alcohol in Russianot at all those in England or Ireland. They can drink a glass of wine before dinner or a glass of whiskey after, but the amount of alcohol consumed is determined only by the abilities of the guests and the finances of the owners. What do people drink with whiskey with us and with them? This is an ambiguous question - the choice depends not only on the type of drink, but also on the preferences of the guests.
What to drink with whiskey in Europe and the USA
Ireland and Scotland with their perennialthe traditions of making “the water of life” managed to acquire some addictions in combining the noble drink with the liquids suitable for it. The USA, despite its not so long history, also acquired a couple-three ideas. Well, in Russia, their traditions - feasts without abundant food are as rare as non-drinkers.
Most often, whiskey is mixed with such liquids as:
- water;
- ice;
- cola;
- tea;
- coffee;
- cocktails of alcoholic and non-alcoholic components.
Water
This is exactly what they drink scotch (whiskey) themselves.the Scots. Water makes the taste softer and reduces strength. The amount of additive varies from a few drops to a ratio of 50 to 50 - it is all that decides individual preferences, as well as the strength and taste of a particular drink.
Opponents of such a dilution indicatethat the whiskey was already diluted with water when bottled. The addition of additional liquid during serving introduces an imbalance in the taste and aroma of the drink due to differences in the chemical composition of water between the buyer and the manufacturer.
Ice
This is another version of what they drink whiskey,Scottish, Irish or whatever - it doesn't matter. This combination gives the closest possible flavor to the original. To taste a good drink, you should add two or three ice cubes to classic Old Fashion, splash some whiskey and slowly savor the smooth flow of conversation in a pleasant company.
Carbonated drinks: cola, pepsi, soda
Whiskey and soda - the favorite drink of gangsters and"Tough nuts" in American action movies. Under the name "soda" hides not quite normal soda: it also contains citric acid and soda. Traditional whiskey with soda came to us from America, and the cocktail is very popular all over the world. It is assumed that he appeared to smooth out the oily taste of bourbon.
However, the list of what Americans drink with whiskey is not limited to soda. A very popular combination - whiskey and cola.
I mean, of course, the original "Coca-Cola"or, as an option, "Pepsi-Cola" - it allows you to neutralize the disadvantages of not too good alcohol. Since alcohol is absorbed into the blood much faster with such mixing, this recipe is a godsend for those who decide to get drunk quickly and cheaply.
Coffee and tea
Everyone knows Irish coffee - a popular Irish cocktail, which includes coffee, whiskey and cream. The combination of only two components - "water of life" and coffee - is also very good in taste.
The second thing they drink with whiskey is tea.This combination is great to quickly warm up after a walk in the frost. A popular cocktail in Ireland is hot tea with honey and whiskey. In China, another little recipe is used - green tea is drunk with whiskey and ice, but not for the taste. According to the Chinese, this mixture does not cause a hangover.
Cocktails
Blends are a sign of bad taste.That is what people think that they call themselves true connoisseurs of whiskey. Nevertheless, there are cocktails, moreover, they are very popular. The combinations of what they drink from whiskey all over the world are presented below.
"Creamy whiskey"
For this cocktail you will need:
- 50 grams of whiskey;
- a piece of dark chocolate;
- sugar syrup (about 10 ml);
- vanilla ice cream - 150 grams or 4 balls (average size);
- 15 ml of 33% cream;
- ice.
The drink is served in a wine glass or in anya glass with a capacity of 250-300 ml. It must be filled with ice to the top. Add syrup, ice cream, cream and whiskey in a blender and mix. Pour into a glass with ice, decorate with a piece of chocolate and drink through a straw.
Whiskey sour
This cocktail is very popular in America. For it you can use bourbon or single malt whiskey. Instead of lemon juice, fresh orange is also suitable.
Components:
- 40 grams of whiskey;
- 20 grams of lemon juice or fresh orange;
- 20 grams of sugar syrup;
- several ice cubes.
Add all the ingredients to a shaker, mix, serve in the Old Fashion glass, which is pre-filled with ice cubes.
Cocktail "Dry Manhattan"
The classic recipe of this drink includes 60 ml.rye whiskey, 30 ml of red sweet vermouth and a couple of drops of Angostura bitter. A cocktail is prepared in a mixing glass using a bar spoon, and then served in a cocktail glass (“martinka”) with a sieve (strainer).
Mixing glass should be filled with icehalf. Add the listed ingredients from above, mix with a bar spoon, strain into the “martin”. Garnish with lemon zest or maraschino cherries. Bourbon can also be used instead of rye whiskey, but in this case the ratio is different: 75 ml of bourbon and 25 ml of vermouth.
Whiskey without additives
And with what to drink whiskey?Connoisseurs will say: "Straight!" (That is, without additives). This is exactly how it is worth drinking high-quality, upscale varieties, otherwise the taste and aroma of the noble drink will pass by. Experts advise to taste the worthy of whiskey, following some simple recommendations:
- The temperature of the drink when serving should be 18-20 ° C - if it is higher, then the alcohol will be felt too sharply; if it is lower, the aroma will not be felt.
- Professional tasters use special glasses, shaped like wine. At home, you can take the same, narrowing the top, or serve according to tradition - in the Old Fashion.
For cooling directly in the glassuse special stones for whiskey. Steatite, schungite, granite or steel is used as a material for them, nephrite is used for this purpose in Siberia. If the stones are kept in a refrigerator before being placed in a glass, they will cool the beverage. If you do not do this and add them to hot tea or coffee, they will keep the beverage warm.
And one more component of that with what to drink whiskey, -snack. Traditions in both Ireland and Scotland and in the United States suggest that they consume the drink after the meal, and not with it, so the idea of having a snack looks somewhat strange. However, this does not mean that the “water of life” is not suitable for anything. Japanese people successfully combine whiskey with sushi. Smoked fish can be served with soft varieties (many of which are Irish).
