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The Instacart guide to pre-mixed cocktails
Pre-mixed cocktails take all the work out of preparing delicious mixed drinks. These ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages have all the necessary ingredients combined for you. Many popular cocktails are rather complicated to make from scratch. For example, a Bloody Mary requires tomato juice, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, vodka, and various spices. To make a Margarita from scratch, you need simple syrup, lime juice, orange liqueur, and tequila.
About pre-mixed cocktails
You can cut your shopping list down significantly by purchasing a pre-mixed cocktail instead. This way, you'll only need to add one item to your Instacart cart instead of the four or five ingredients necessary for drinks like those mentioned above!
Do note that some pre-mixed cocktails are best enjoyed with a few simple extras. While you can opt to just pour and enjoy, adding little embellishments like rim salt for your margarita or a stalk of celery in your Bloody Mary will give your drink a more authentic and festive feel.
Types of pre-mixed cocktails
There are many types of pre-mixed cocktails to choose from. Here's a quick rundown of some of the most common:
- Margarita: This tangy beverage has a strong citrus taste and is made with tequila.
- Daiquiri: Typically strawberry flavored, this drink has rum, citrus juice, and a sweetener.
- Bloody Mary: This drink has a tomato juice base with vodka and a variety of spices.
- Martini: Martinis feature gin and vermouth. Typically olive or lemon is added as a garnish. Dirty martinis have olive brine or juice added, which gives them a saltier flavor.
- Mojito: Mojitos typically have lime, club soda, sugar, mint, and rum.
- Piña Colada: This tropical drink features pineapple juice, coconut cream, and rum.
- Rum Punch: Rum Punch is a mixture of rum and various fruit juices such as pineapple, lemon, lime, and orange juice.
- Mudslide: A Mudslide is a rich dessert drink with Irish cream liqueur, coffee liqueur, and vodka. It may also feature chocolate syrup or flavoring.
- Bahama Mama: Similar to a Piña Colada, this is a tropical beverage featuring orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, dark rum, and coconut rum.
Choosing the right pre-mixed cocktails for the occasion
While you can enjoy your favorite cocktails any time, it's handy to know a few basics about pairing these beverages with snacks, meals, or special events. If you're not sure what drinks to serve at your party, these tips may help.
- Mexican food: Margaritas are a classic choice with any type of Mexican food. Serve them with your taco bar, nachos, or other Mexican dishes.
- Appetizers: The Bloody Mary is a hearty drink that complements an appetizer bar well because it can double as a snack itself when you pile on the garnishes. Martinis are another great choice for appetizers and pair well with shrimp cocktails, cheddar olives, and salmon toasts.
- Seafood: Rum cocktails with a strong flavor pair well with Ceviche, shrimp, prawns, and fish. Try a Mojito or Daiquiri with this type of meal.
- Barbecue: The bold taste of barbecue begs for an equally bold liquor, such as rum or whiskey. Try a Rum Punch or Daiquiri.
- Chicken or pork: A tropical drink like a Bahama Mama or Piña Colada will go beautifully with chicken and pork dishes. These drinks work especially well with equally tropical recipes, like jerk chicken or Caribbean pork.
- Dessert: A Mudslide is a classic choice for a dessert cocktail. However, a Martini is a classy way to finish off the night as well, especially with a fruity dessert.
You can order everything you need for the occasion via Instacart and save yourself the shopping trip when you have other tasks to attend to! From appetizers to pre-mixed cocktails, you can add nearly anything to your cart.
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FAQs about pre-mixed cocktails
By definition, pre-mixed cocktails should already contain alcohol. However, it's important to understand that alcohol-free cocktail mixes are widely available and can also be purchased through Instacart. Check the product you've selected carefully to make sure it's truly a pre-mixed cocktail and not simply a cocktail mixer.
If you're in doubt, consider adding a note for your Instacart shopper specifying which type of cocktail you're interested in so you can get the exact product that you want!
A pre-mixed cocktail with an alcohol by volume over 25% is good for 3 months if unopened and stored at room temperature. Once opened, you must refrigerate the beverage. It's typically good for 2 weeks in the refrigerator, but your cocktails will have the best flavor when consumed within a few days of opening.
If you want your spirits to last longer, it's best to purchase liquor and cocktail mixers separately. Any liquor with an ABV of 18% or more will not go bad, though you will still need to replenish your mixers regularly to make sure they stay fresh.