Luckily these days companies like Truly and even Budweiser have taken into account the vast majority of people who work hard on their bodies and also want to occasionally go hard in the paint. 

Hard seltzer is the newest addition to the alcohol scene. We’ve all been drinking seltzer anyway- that guilt-free carbonated greatness- and now we can sip it with alcohol at the end of a long day without worrying about gaining a few pounds of bloat in the process.

Lots of companies have jumped on the hard seltzer bandwagon and all boast pretty much the same stats: 100 calories per can, lots of carbonated flavors and a minimal amount of carbs and sugar. Budweiser has created their own line of Budlight Seltzers in a variety of fun flavors that taste great and won’t kill your calories for the day. They’re made with fermented fruit alcohol which is cleaner than even the most common low-cal cocktails.

For a while, you could only buy hard seltzers in the grocery store or gas station, but now thankfully bars and clubs have stocked up and you can order a Truly or Budlight seltzer almost anywhere. A whole new culture has begun in the wake of these light beverages and quite ingeniously pulled gym rats from their eight o’clock bedtimes and back into the fun.

What a time to live in. No more summer pool parties worrying about alcohol bloat. No more skipping dinner for those whiskey calories. Hard seltzer goes hard for your body and tastes delicious too. 

So go hard. 

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1.THE BEER BONG

A staple for every fraternity house, the beer bong is just a funnel with a tube to better facilitate your drinking. Because of the tube, the beer is forced down your throat by gravity, making it easier to chug. It is also up to the person pouring how much or how little you’re getting, so make sure you trust the person on the other end.

2. HIDDEN FLASKS

Perfect for drinking on the beach or at that family reunion you didn’t want to go to, there’s a type of flask for every occasion. There are flipflop flasks, hallowed out book flasks, tampon flasks and the good old fashioned ones you can put in your pocket. They make for less waste (just fill it from the bottle instead of using plastic cups) and a more discreet way to sip your drink uninterrupted.

3. SHOWER WINE HOLDER

We all know the story- you’re drinking a glass of wine and want to take a shower. So, you set your glass down on the side of the tub but it gets slick with water and spills all over the bathmat. Now you’re naked and cleaning up wine. Not relaxing. Thankfully now we have shower wine holders. They suction to your shower wall and hold most sizes of wine glasses. Put them up high for showers and down low for baths. Your drink stays where you put it and is easy-to-reach.

4. THE BEER HELMET

A true testament to the American spirit, beer helmets were created so you could drink two beers while watching sporting events, leaving your hands free for wings and chips. The helmet sits on your head, complete with a straw that moves the liquid straight to your mouth with ease. No more sauce prints on your beer bottles!

5. TWIST-OFF TOPS

This is one we sometimes take for granted. Back in the day, you needed a bottle opener for every beer you drank. Unless you were great at popping of bottle caps on your tooth or with a lighter, there was no getting around it. The twist-off cap was invented in the 1960s and changed the way we opened bottles forever. Budweiser even makes a screw-on cap that you can seal between sips to eliminate spillage and keep your beer fresh!

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We Drink with Our Eyes First

Foodies and chefs insist we feast with our eyes first, so it stands to reason that we begin the fun-filled process of getting weekend-wasted with our eyes, as well. Your home bar requires storage. You need shelving or furniture that holds all of your top-shelf liquor, glasses, and accessories, and displays it, as well.

Whether you put up shelves or snag a glass-fronted cabinet, carefully choose the items you showcase. Make your display eye-catching by putting out high-quality booze, interesting bottles, unique decanters, and sleek glasses. To keep things looking exceptionally classy, go for a minimalist approach or introduce a stark, monochromatic color scheme, i.e. display only bottles with black and white labels.

Stick to Top Shelf Spirits

The last thing you want is to earn a reputation as a skinflint among your friends. Invite your buddies to belly up to your home bar and serve them the cheap stuff—within the week, you’ll start hearing rumors about your miserly ways. No one’s going to come over just to drink bottom-shelf swill.

This is your bar. Stock it with liquor you want to drink. Invest in a smooth rye bourbon with a gorgeous color. Get your hands on a stellar single-malt scotch. Display a bottle of authentic, stunning chartreuse and show off how effortlessly cool you are—just don’t forget the sugar cubes. Feel free to include mid-level brands, as well. They have their place—usually in a mixed drink.

Speaking of mixers, however, don’t waste space on sickeningly sweet mixes that no one wants. Coke, Red Bull, and grenadine don’t have a place in a classy AF bar because they’re not particularly classy. If someone’s jonesing for vodka and Red Bull or rum and Coke, they can either bring their own or take a trip to your main fridge. You only need to stock seltzer or soda water, and perhaps a small bottle of cranberry juice.

Accessorize Your Alcohol

Your bar accessories serve two purposes: to enhance the drinking experience and to enhance the appearance of the drinks. Instead of using regular ice cubes, you could either buy a few large, round ice molds or opt for preserving the integrity of your drinks by eschewing ice altogether. Stones and rocks keep drinks cool without watering them down. Spherical steel balls, once chilled, do the same thing. Stone coasters, which you can also chill, allow beer bottles and other drinks to maintain their temperature while protecting your furniture. Win/win!

As for your glasses, don’t skimp. You aren’t putting forth this much effort just to serve cocktails in mismatched glassware. This isn’t the place for juice glasses or Mason jars. Save that for Pinterest. Invest in quality highball glasses, tumblers, wine glasses, and shot glasses. In the case of cocktail glasses and whiskey tumblers, you can often find glassware that includes a cooling stone in the bottom of the glass, thus killing two birds with one … stone.

Serve a Signature Drink

The last step in transforming your bar from trashy to classy AF is to pick the perfect signature drink for your home hotspot, something you can make for visitors who don’t know what they want. To create an atmosphere of high class and sophistication, it’s best if you cherry-pick recipes that were popular in bygone eras. Avoid the appletinis, the Cosmopolitans, and the endless hipster “updates” on classic drinks.

Think Mad Men. Think James Bond. Think thick smoke, men wearing hats, and tough-talking women with plenty of guff. Since your classy bar deserves a classy drink, err on the side of traditional. You can’t go wrong with gin and tonic or bourbon and bitters. A martini is always a marvelous pick, and a sidecar is just this side of sweet. You know what will keep your guests coming back, though? A classic Old Fashioned, which is simplicity itself. Pour your smoothest whiskey, then add a lump of sugar, an ice cube, bitters, a little water, and the garnish of your choice. Cherries are popular, but a lemon peel provides the perfect hint of tartness.

You can’t throw a bunch of sleek furniture in the corner and call it a classy bar. It doesn’t work that way. An eye for design is certainly helpful, but when it comes to your bar, it’s all about the details—and the booze, of course.

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You’re never bored if you spend the day on Venice Beach. It’s just down the road from Santa Monica but feels like a world away. Where Santa Monica has frozen yogurt and Ferris wheels, Venice Beach has skate boards and medical marijuana dispensaries. It’s definitely worth spending some time soaking up the atmosphere and people watching. If you need a break from the crowds or the beach, you can head into one of Venice Beach’s great bars for a cocktail or beer. Here are a few of the best:

Larry’s

Larry’s bar is on Windward Ave, next to several souvenir and beach clothing stores. Closer to the beach you’ll find food trucks on the weekend, and it’s a quick walk to the skateboard park. Larry’s has excellent and reasonably priced meals for lunch or dinner if the food trucks aren’t doing it for you. If you just want a beer you can sit at the bar and one of their mixologists will make you a cocktail to die for.

Danny’s

Danny’s is right across from Larry’s on Windward Ave, and with the great location just off the boardwalk it’s a great place to stop in after your day at the beach. The food is basic pub food, with some good happy hour specials every day of the week. They also host live music and comedy nights throughout the week. They also have big screen TVs that make it a great place to watch the game with local Venice Beach residents.

The Venice Beach Ale House

This is a favourite location of Pink, who lives somewhere nearby. They have a great variety of craft beers and delicious food. You can get a flight beer served on a skateboard, and try a few different options.  Unlike the other bars on this list they are right on the boardwalk so it’s a better option during the day when  you can people watch and continue to soak up some rays. Be prepared to wait if you go on a weekend though, they fill up quickly.

High Rooftop Lounge

High Rooftop is one of the best places to grab a drink in Venice Beach, with definitely the best view of the whole beach, palm trees and the ocean. They have a great selection of wines and cocktails, and appetizers to share. It can get windy there in the winter so they have heat lamps and blankets to keep you warm while you enjoy the amazing sunset over the Pacific Ocean.

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So after you drop to your knees and thank the food truck gods for having deliciously unhealthy drunk food on patrol when you’re out on the town – I’m curious to see what have been some of the most unique foods you guys have drunkly bought from the almighty food trucks? Share in the comments!

Personally – the weirdest thing I bought was at a food truck in Miami where I got some part of a pig (I care not to find out what it really was) that was marinated in some native Cuban spices and deep fried on a stick. As good as was, I’m still a little weary as to what I really ate that night. Then again, at 2am after a night out… deep fried anything on a stick sounds pretty good to just about anyone.

Cheers,

Mike #BeerRightNow

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