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How to Make DIY Cocktails on a Flight – Expert Tips and Recipes
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BAR experts have revealed how you can make DIY boozy cocktails while on a flight without breaking any rules. A group of six experienced bartenders and restaurants shared their recommendations for the best mile-high tipples – and the snacks to go with them – with Food & Wine.
Creating DIY Cocktails on a Flight
Given that most airlines do not have an extensive range of high-quality cocktails, it’s a great opportunity to make your own. Thankfully, though on-board drinks trolleys generally have a decent variety of spirits and mixers on offer to see you through long flights.
Ingredients for In-flight Cocktails
You can enjoy sipping on a classic like a vodka martini or a more exotic beverage like a tequila sunrise all from the comfort of your seat. Extra ingredients like citrus fruits, spice powders, sauces, or sugar cubes to spice up your drink can be brought from home as long as they comply with security and import restrictions.
Recommendations for DIY Cocktails
For example, one cocktail expert recommended bringing some miniature dried Tajin seasoning and travel-sized Tabasco to mix with a measure of vodka and tomato juice to create a Bloody Mary. Alternatively, you could combine equal parts cola and red wine for a Spanish concoction known as a Kalimotxo. Or a squeeze of lemon and some sugar together with a bit of gin and soda water gets you a tasty Tom Collins.
Value of Crafting Your Cocktails
Plus, it will likely be better value per drink than the pre-mixed items you can buy from the cabin crew. Just make sure to drink in moderation, not only for the benefit of other passengers but also because staff decline to serve you or even prevent you from boarding if they deem you to be intoxicated.
Tips for Enjoying In-flight Cocktails
Be aware to pace yourself, especially as, according to medics, the low pressure inside the cabin can reduce the amount of oxygen in your blood, meaning you will feel the effects of less alcohol more severely.
Security and Regulations
Being drunk on an aeroplane is a criminal offence and carries a maximum sentence of two years imprisonment and a fine of up to £80,000. Likewise, some airlines have stopped selling alcohol on their flights, including SouthWest and American Airlines.
In Conclusion
BAR experts have shared valuable insights on how to craft your own cocktails while flying high. By following their advice and recipes, you can elevate your in-flight experience to new heights. So next time you’re on a plane, get creative, mix up a cocktail, and enjoy the journey with a touch of sophistication and style. Cheers to high-altitude mixology!