Iced whiskey is one of the most popular digestives in the world. However, connoisseurs of this drink believe that special stones will help to properly cool and most fully reveal all its taste qualities.
Instructions
Step 1
The optimal temperature for drinking whiskey is considered to be 16-18 degrees Celsius, but the air in the room is usually warmer, so the drink heats up quickly and does not allow you to enjoy all the richness of taste and aroma. Most often, ordinary ice is used to solve this problem, but it quickly melts in a glass and leaves the whiskey connoisseur only 2-3 minutes to enjoy. The melt water then changes the taste and strength of the whiskey. That is why such innovation as stones for drinks is used as a cooler.
Step 2
Remove the cooling stones from the packaging. These cubes are made of steatite (talcochlorite) or shungite - environmentally friendly rocks, odorless and tasteless and do not react with other substances. Stones can have sharp or rounded edges approximately 2 cm long, and their edges are usually polished to a shine. In gift sets, cubes are often decorated with engraving.
Step 3
Wash the whiskey stones under running water to remove dust or other debris. Dry them with a towel. Place the beverage stones in the freezer for 2-3 hours.
Step 4
Place the whiskey stones in a thick-bottomed glass at a rate of 2-3 cubes per serving. At high air temperatures, their number can be increased. Pour the whiskey into a glass and start enjoying how, as it cools, the drink opens up and gives new flavors and aromas. Some connoisseurs of spirits prefer steel ice to stones - sealed metal containers filled with water. Their heat capacity is higher, so they cool faster in the freezer and cool the liquid in the glass. However, connoisseurs believe that this device gives the drink a metallic taste. In addition, due to the sharp cooling, the taste of whiskey becomes poorer, closes.
Step 5
Rinse the whiskey cubes with water after use. Wipe dry. Store drinks cooling stones out of the reach of children in packaging or in special linen bags. Do not use them in shakers for mixing different drinks.
Step 6
Use whiskey stones for a refreshing cocktail or chill juice. If you want the coffee to stay warm for a long time, place two cubes in the microwave, heat them up for a minute, and place them in a mug with a drink. Do not pick up stones with your hands, as they become very hot.
