How You Can Now Order Ahead For Liquor In North Carolina

Yeah, sports betting has become legal today. Even if you live under a rock you know that by now. I love sports. But gambling, it's not really my thing- certainly not worth the risk. And if you know me, I'm already way too emotionally invested in games. But there is something else launching that I am thrilled about and will be partaking in. You can now order ahead for liquor in North Carolina. It's essentially curbside pickup. And it's long overdue.

Not only can you save time and the hassle of going into the store, but you can also know ahead of time that you will be able to get what you want. Nothing is worse than driving around to multiple stores looking for one certain kind of liquor. It's all available now on ABCToGo.com. All you have to do is type in your zip code. From there you can browse the inventory of your nearest North Carolina ABC Store. Select what you want to purchase and then decide if you want to walk in and pick it up or simply drive up. A pop up disclaimer before even getting on the ABCToGo site does state the following requirements.

Which is understandable and a small price to pay for the privilege of order ahead liquor in North Carolina. In fact, I plan to test out this service come April when a vodka brand benefiting NC State NIL becomes available. Much better than driving around trying to find it! Now if we can tackle some of our other outdated liquor laws I'd be even more happy.

It can be so easy to host a party (or come home after a long day) and just open some wine or a beer. Or maybe you want some liquor but take the easy route with a vodka soda or Jack and Coke. But what if you could up your cocktail game with minimal extra effort? And in doing so feel and seem a whole lot fancier. That's right, there are plenty of simple 3-ingredient cocktails that won't take you any time to make. But they will take your drinks to the next level. Many of these can be made with the bar supplies you already have at home, though a couple may require a trip to the liquor store. But you probably needed to restock anyway.

One of the drinks on my list, is actually what I think will end up being my drink of summer 2023- the Aperol Spritz. You'll also find recipes for some classics, as well as some drinks you've probably ever ordered from a bar. No need to wait for date night or girls' night out to enjoy a drink. No matter what kind of liquor you prefer one of these simple cocktails is sure to be your new go-to!

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Simply mix the three ingredients, stir, and pour into a glass. If you'd like to be a little more fancy add a brandied cherry or lemon twist.

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Add the prosecco, Aperol, and club soda to wine glass with ice and stir. Serve with a garnish of orange if desired.

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Add the three ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well, then strain into a chilled glass. If desired garnish with a lime.

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Add the ingredients to a mixing glass, stir with ice then strain into a glass and garnish with a lemon.

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Add the ingredients to a mixing glass, mix with ice until chilled and pour into a serving glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

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Combine the ingredients, shake with ice, and strain into a drinking glass. Garnish with an orange or cherries.

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Fill a copper mug with ice, then pour in vodka and lime juice. Top with ginger beer.

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Add tequila and lime juice to a glass, top with grapefruit soda, and stir gently. Garnish with a salted rim and a lime wedge if desired.

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Combine rum and lime juice in a tall glass with ice, then top with ginger beer and garnish with lime.