Feel Free

Feel Free is a ready-to-drink product from Esplanda. It comes already mixed and packaged, so it needs no shaker, measuring or garnish prep. The listing doesn't give a flavor, base spirit or ABV, so check the label for those. Ready-to-drink products in this category are usually built to be opened and poured as they are, and they taste best when served cold. Chill it thoroughly before opening, ideally in the refrigerator for a few hours or in an ice bath for about twenty minutes. Cold serving tightens the flavor and keeps carbonation lively if the product is sparkling. If you pour over ice, use large, solid cubes. They melt slowly and keep the drink from thinning out. Pouring over ice is also the easiest way to adjust strength and sweetness, since a little dilution softens a drink that reads sweet. For glassware, a highball or Collins glass suits a tall, ice-filled pour, and a stemless wine glass or rocks glass works for a shorter serve. A fresh citrus wedge or peel is the simplest garnish, and it suits almost any flavor profile. Once you know the flavor, match the food to it. Citrus and fruit-forward drinks go well with salty snacks, grilled chicken or seafood, and herbal or spiced styles go well with richer, savory dishes. Because these drinks are pre-balanced, mixing them into larger cocktails usually isn't necessary.