Jack And Coke Zero

Jack And Coke Zero is a canned take on the whiskey-and-cola highball, built, going by the name, around Jack Daniel's-style whiskey and a Coke Zero-type cola. The flavor is the familiar one: caramel, vanilla and light spice from the cola, with a toasted-oak, slightly sweet whiskey note underneath. Because it uses a zero-sugar cola, expect a drier, less syrupy finish than a classic Jack and Coke. The sweetener gives a crisp, clean edge instead of a heavy sugary body. The label details supplied don't list an ABV or the exact blend, so check the can for strength before you plan around it. The drink is already mixed and carbonated, so you need no whiskey bottle, mixer, measuring or garnish. Open it and it's ready. Cold matters most with a cola-based drink. Chill the can thoroughly, ideally several hours in the fridge or a good while in an ice bucket. Warm cola-and-whiskey tastes flat and cloying. You can drink it straight from the can, or pour it over fresh ice into a highball or rocks glass. A tall glass with plenty of ice keeps the fizz lively, and a lime or lemon wedge adds a little acidity if you want one. Pour gently and don't top up with more ice once it's poured, because dilution mutes the whiskey character quickly. The flavor suits food with smoke, salt and char. Good matches include barbecue ribs, pulled pork, burgers, smoked sausages, wings, and salty snacks such as pretzels, jerky and fries. The cans are easy to carry, so they work for tailgates, cookouts, camping trips, fishing days and a cooler at a backyard gathering. They also work as a single serving at home when you don't want to open a whole bottle.