After what feels like, oh, 20,000 days in lockdown, we're getting used to the new normal.
And also the benefits of the new normal, like turning what was commute time into cocktail hour. They call them 'sundowners' in the States, and we wholeheartedly approve.
It's not for the alcohol, really – a mid-week hangover is not to be encouraged, even when you're wfh – but the way that cocktails make us feel a little bit fancy, and remind us of those carefree times when, you know, we could go outside.
If, like us, your homemade cocktail attempts are little more than orange juice mixed with that bottle of local spirit you brought back from Lanzarote three years ago, you'll be glad to hear that lots of restaurants around the country are now offering pre-made cocktails along with their take out or home delivery menus.
And if you live in Dublin city, the very good news is that 777 is among them.
The George's Street restaurant is known for its Mexican food, but adored for its Margaritas. The stuff of many's an enviable Insta post, if you've been missing them or you always meant to try them, now is your chance.
777 has added Margaritas at Home to its take out offering, which can be collected from the city centre restaurant itself as we as from its sister Dillingers in Ranelagh.
For €40, you get a pre-made 750ml bottle of the tequila-based cocktail, which the owners say is enough for five of their signature (read: strong) Margaritas. It also comes with a sachet of Maldon salt and a lime to decorate the rim your glass for the authentic (read: photogenic) Margarita experience.
There's also a 777 at home menu on offer, which is designed to be shared by two people. For €50, you can enjoy a starter of tortillas and tips, a selection of chorizo, chicken and mushroom taquitos with sides for mains, and a chocolatey dessert. The kit ones with instructions for heating and assembling the food.
The Margaritas at home can be ordered with food or as a stand alone order. Collection from 777, is from from 5pm to 9.30pm from Thursday to Sunday, and you can pre-order by calling 01 425 4052 from midday between Monday and Saturday.
