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.
Beginning February 19, 2024, an acceptable form of identification as well as the credit card used to place ABCToGo Orders will be required. Both are required for verification purposes at the time of ABCToGo Order Pickup. Acceptable forms of identification are: a valid Drivers License, a valid state issued ID card, a valid US military ID or a valid official passport.
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 Now if we can tackle some of our other outdated liquor laws I’d be even more happy.
9 Simple 3-Ingredient Cocktails Sure To Impress Your Guests
Manhattan
Ingredients
- 2 ounces rye whiskey
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
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.
Aperol Spritz
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Prosecco
- 2 ounces Aperol
- 1 ounce club soda
Add the prosecco, Aperol, and club soda to wine glass with ice and stir. Serve with a garnish of orange if desired.
Gimlet
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
Add the three ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well, then strain into a chilled glass. If desired garnish with a lime.
Dry Martini
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
- 1 dash orange bitters
Add the ingredients to a mixing glass, stir with ice then strain into a glass and garnish with a lemon.
Negroni
Ingredients
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
Add the ingredients to a mixing glass, mix with ice until chilled and pour into a serving glass. Garnish with an orange peel.
Amaretto Sour
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces amaretto
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- 1 ounce lemon juice
Combine the ingredients, shake with ice, and strain into a drinking glass. Garnish with an orange or cherries.
Moscow Mule
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 ounces ginger beer, chilled
Fill a copper mug with ice, then pour in vodka and lime juice. Top with ginger beer.
Paloma
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
- Grapefruit soda, chilled, to top
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.
Dark N Stormy
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Gosling’s rum
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- Ginger beer, to top
Combine rum and lime juice in a tall glass with ice, then top with ginger beer and garnish with lime.
