A hip flask is a extremely convenient and discrete way of carrying alcohol around. Made of silver or chromed metal with a leather cover, it is a classy way of drinking outside the house. After getting one, the first question a person will ask is: “What will I put in it?” Here are some drinks that will make any hip flask worth carrying around.
Vodka
On a warm summer day, the taste of chilled vodka will make any hip flask priceless. Being one of most popular distilled drink, it comes in a lot of different flavors. People who love the taste of citrus can go for a Kubanskaya which is made up of an infusion of dried lemon and lemon peels or a Limonnaya which has a hint of orange flavor.
For the folks who want to get a kick from their drink, they can opt for some Okhotnichya or Pertskova. Okhotnichya is a unique drink that is made by combining coffee, orange peel, anise, cloves, ginger and other herbs and spices with sugar and a hint of wine. Petrovska, on the other hand, consists of black peppercorns and red chilli peppers.
For those who would like to have a taste of a classic drink, he can try some Starka which has been passed down from the early centuries of vodka production. This type of vodka can be mixed with brandy, port and dried fruit. It can even be mixed with infusions from fruit tree leaves. Some brands of Starka are actually old in oak casks.
Irish Whiskey
There is a reason why this is called “The Water of Life” by the Irish. As a matter of fact, as far as many Scots may hate to admit it, they learned the art of distillation from the Irish. And, it was said that the Irish learned how to make this from monks who create distilled drinks with curative powers. Made from grains and fruits, this drink is made for royalty. Anyone who would like to have a taste of the liquor that was enjoyed by the Tudor kings and in the court of Queen Elizabeth I wherever they go should have some of this drink in his flask.
Scotch Whiskey
Aged in oak barrels, this smooth and aromatic beverage can make any hip flask a blessing. Scotch whiskey is made from barley malt which has been dried over fires and stirred with dried peat that consists of grass and heather compost, giving it a smoky flavor. Some whiskies are made from wheat, corn and a small percentage of barley. There are numerous types of whiskey available in the market. The most popular kinds are either triple distilled or double distilled in pot stills. And, these are commonly a blend of grain whiskey and malt whiskey. For a taste of something unique, one can opt for a single malt whiskey that is made up of a combination of malt whiskies that have been made in different years.
With so many choices that can match a person’s style and taste, the different kinds of alcohol included in this list will make any hip flask an asset.
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