The Drinkies: Dierks Bentley 'Drunk on a Plane' Cocktail Recipe
By Radio.com Staff
Throwing back a few drinks with friends while watching the 50th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton? That's our kind of night.
But this year, in honor of the award show turning the big 5-0, don't just drink a beer, throw back a few finely crafted cocktails in honor of your favorite country artists.
We here at Radio.com headed over to Lot 5 in Brooklyn with our friendly bartender and comedian Francesca Day to whip up five special concoctions for the Single Record of the Year nominees—Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, Lee Brice and Kenny Chesney—which we've dubbed The Drinkies. Heck of a name, we know.
Related: Behind the Song: Dierks Bentley – 'Drunk on a Plane'
These five drinks range from a pretty in pink cocktail with a surprising kick to a bro-tastic punch perfect for spring break. There's a truly American concoction that tastes a bit like suntan lotion (in a good way) and a beer cocktail that will have you dancing like no one's watching.
And below, there's a fool-proof way of getting drunk on a plane inspired by Dierk Bentley's Riser track.
So drink responsibly and may the best song win when the ACMs air April 19 at 8 p.m. EST on CBS.
Follow Francesca on Twitter for more funny, perhaps even drink-related, musings: @ohfrancescaday
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"The Drunk on a Plane" (Dierks Bentley)
Ingredients:
2 oz Jack Daniels
Bottle of Coke
Directions:
Whether you're heartbroken or not, get drunk on a plane with Dierks Bentley right from the comfort of your own home.
Buy a bottle of Jack Daniels or perhaps, some bourbon in Kentucky. Buy a bottle of Coke. Fill a glass up with ice, pour in the whiskey. Now, you can have it on the rocks or you can mix in your Coke. Don't have time to make your own drink? Just use the soda as a chaser after you throw back a few shots.
This is really all about getting so good and drunk that you find your own Mardi Gras up in the clouds. Seriously, you may never come down.
Want to keep with the plane theme? Buy yourself a few small 50 ml bottles of whiskey and a 7.5 oz mini-can of Coke. Don't worry, tray tables do not have to be in their upright position to enjoy this drink.
The 50th ACM Awards air Sunday, April 19 at 8 p.m. EST on CBS.