7-Up Cocktails
7 drinks with this bottle, from the easy ones up.
What goes with 7-Up?
Whiskey is the one to beat. The Seven and Seven is Seagram's 7 Crown with 7-Up over ice, and the sweet citrus smooths out the grain. Bourbon works too and makes a rounder, more vanilla drink. Start at 1 part spirit to 3 parts soda. After that try vodka, gin or tequila, or top up a beer for a Radler.
What does it taste like?
Sweet lemon and lime with gentle bubbles. It's softer than fresh citrus, which is why it rounds off a strong spirit so easily.
Which bottle should I buy?
Regular 7-Up is the default, and the zero sugar version works if you want less sweetness. Small cans beat a big bottle, which goes flat long before the party ends.
Goes well with
A clear, caffeine-free lemon-lime soda, launched in St. Louis in 1929. There's no alcohol in it, so it's purely a mixer. Sprite is the straight swap, and any lemon-lime soda will do the job.
Questions
What is whiskey and 7 Up called?
A Seven and Seven, or 7 and 7, when the whiskey is Seagram's 7 Crown. With any other whiskey it's just a whiskey and 7-Up, and it's still a good drink.
Is bourbon and Seven Up a good drink?
Yes. Bourbon's vanilla and caramel sit well with sweet citrus, so you get a soft, fizzy highball. Use about 2 oz bourbon to 4 to 6 oz 7-Up over plenty of ice, and add a squeeze of lime if it's too sweet.
What alcohol goes with 7 Up?
Whiskey is the classic, and bourbon, vodka, gin and tequila all work. The sweet citrus takes the edge off any of them. Keep it at about 1 part spirit to 3 parts soda.
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