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Nov 19, 2019

Don't Be Afraid to Experiment

Try These 5 Cocktails While Unwinding at Home

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We all have our good, old standbys when it comes to drink selections after those especially long days. But sometimes experimenting can be fun, so we delved into the vast world of cocktails to see what’s trending these days.

Perhaps the next time you’re enjoying a quiet night at home, you can mix things up a bit with a new drink. They say change is inevitable – we find embracing it sometimes reveals pleasant surprises.

Here are some recipes that caught our attention:

1

The Burgundy – As best we can tell, this is indeed christened after “Anchorman” movie star Will Ferrell’s Ron Burgundy character. It’s described as simple yet satisfying. You’ll need this: 1.5 ounces Canadian Club whisky; 4 ounces ginger ale; cranberry juice; and, ice. Add the whisky and ginger ale to a rocks glass (i.e., short tumbler or lowball glass) filled with ice. Top off with a bit of cranberry juice, and you’re all set to enjoy this sweet and bubbly delight.

2

Lemon Drop – Many are familiar with this yummy, sweet-and-tart blend. What you’ll need: sugar; 2 ounces vodka, .5 ounce triple sec; 1 ounce simple syrup (one part sugar, one part water); 1 ounce fresh lemon juice; and, a lemon twist. Coat a cocktail glass rim with sugar, set aside to allow sugar to stick to glass. Add other ingredients to a shaker, fill with ice, shake, and strain into glass. Garnish with lemon twist for a citrusy treat with just a little effort.

3

Jameson Honeysuckle – Taste the sweeter side of Irish whiskey. Use these ingredients: 1.5 ounces Jameson blended Irish whiskey; 2 teaspoons honey; 1.25 ounces Sauvignon Blanc; 1.5 ounces fresh apple juice; .25 ounce passion fruit syrup; .25 ounce fresh lemon juice; and, a thin apple slice. Put everything into a shaker, fill with ice, and shake. Strain into a chilled cocktail or stemless wine glass. Garnish with the apple slice for a sweet, fruity drink.

4

Ginger Smash – Ginger mixed with three spirits and fruits makes a citrusy and sweet cocktail. What you need: 2 matchbox-sized chunks of fresh pineapple; 2 long, thin slices of fresh ginger root; 1 teaspoon of sugar; 1.5 ounces of 10 Cane Rum; .75 ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur; .75 ounce apple liqueur; .5 ounce fresh lime juice; and, a pineapple leaf. Muddle the pineapple, ginger, and sugar in shaker until a paste forms. Add remaining ingredients, fill halfway with ice, and shake briefly. Pour (unstrained) into a rocks glass, and garnish with the pineapple leaf.

5

Mint ChocoChata – Think of this as dessert in a glass. Get these items: 1 ounce RumChata; .3 ounce chocolate vodka; .25 ounce green crème de menthe; and, chocolate chips or shavings. Simply add everything to an ice-filled shaker, shake, and strain into a cocktail glass. Use your chocolate of choice to garnish for a nice and creamy treat.
When deciding where to buy liquor, remember our expert staff can assist with anything. And our excellent prices and amazing selection can’t be beat. Don’t just run to the closest liquor store – chances are you won’t get the most for your dollar. Our customers know (even those who live in Little Rock) wine and beer selections match the quality and prices of our spirits – making Lake Liquor definitely worth the short drive.

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Hot Drinks For Cold Nights

By Brianna Davis • 19 Nov, 2019
On a cold night, few things are as satisfying as a hot drink. Whether you’re relaxing at home or entertaining, these adult beverages are sure to keep you and your guests warm and cheery.

About To Tie The Knot? Check Out These Yummy Cocktail Recipes

By Lake Liquor Staff • 19 Nov, 2019
If your special day is approaching, why not choose one of the best and biggest liquor stores in Central Arkansas to help make your wedding a success? Having the beer, wine, and spirits taken care of will allow you to check that item off your lengthy to-do list. Here are some yummy recipes for wedding cocktails:
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Drink Up: So Many Wines, So Little Time

By Lake Liquor Staff • 19 Nov, 2019
Whether you’re a wine aficionado or you fake it when ordering a bottle at dinner, our wine experts at Lake Liquor are happy to expand your horizons. We’ll help you find one – or two or three – to suit your palate perfectly. We stay stocked with hundreds of your favorite brands. We dare you to leave empty-handed once you’ve seen our selection, which includes reds, whites, zinfandels, port, sherry, box wines, and much more. Meanwhile, here’s an overview of basic wine types. Wines are categorized into five main styles that encompass hundreds of grape varieties and winemaking techniques: Red wine is a still wine made from black grapes that range from light to dark, bone-dry to sweet. White wine is a still wine produced with green and sometimes black grapes. This style ranges from rich and creamy to light and zesty. Rosé wine is a still wine from black grapes produced by removing the skins before deeply coloring the wine. It can also be produced by blending red and white, and both dry and sweet styles are common. Sparkling wine involves a secondary fermentation that produces bubbles. It can be red, white, or rosé, and the tastes range from minerally to rich and sweet. Fortified wine is typically a dessert wine that is fortified with spirits, but there are also many dry fortified wines like dry sherry. Styles have different levels of sweetness, primarily a result of the type of winemaking. Dry wines result from all of the grape sugars being fermented into alcohol. Some might contain a hint of residual sugar meant to add body. Semi-sweet, or off-dry, wine leaves a hint of the sugars in a wine mostly to complement the acidity and/or the aroma. Sweet wines leave a lot of the sugars unfermented. They typically have less alcohol if not fortified, such as common moscato wines. Speak with our in-house wine connoisseurs for availability, tips, and information on tasting events. Stop by at 20710 Arkansas Highway 365, give us a call at 501-851-9903, or contact us here .
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