Do a paint-by-number.

For people who love to sit down with paint and a brush but aren’t particularly artistic, paint-by-numbers are a fun alternative to blank canvases. They come with all the paints you’ll need, brushes and a ready-made picture with numbers to correspond with the paints. Even if you’re a little tipsy, these are super fun and can be challenging if you pick the right one. Invite a few friends over to paint or do other projects with you. You’ll create a beautiful piece of art for your home and have fun doing it.

Organize your closet.

We could all use this time to bring some organization into our homes. Pour yourself a glass of vino and start with the closet. Pour another and find all the lids for your storage containers. Invite your friends and family to pick through your closet for items they want and maybe return the favor. By the end, you’ll have a more organized house and a nice buzz.

Plant something.

You don’t need much. A little potting soil, some seeds and sunny spot. A little time in the sunshine digging in the soil does the mind and body good. Research what kinds of flowers or herbs grow best in your climate and how often to feed and water them. Then sit back with a cold wine spritzer (or Budlight Seltzer) and watch them sprout and grow!

Flowers are therapeutic to grow and make your home look and smell fresh.

Start a blog or journal.

Not every one likes the thought of sitting down and writing out their thoughts. But it can be a very therapeutic process, especially when you’re anxious or have a lot on your mind. Drink a glass of wine before you sit down to write to relax you and get the juices flowing. Then just start writing. Even if it’s not Stephen King grade, you might find out a little about yourself and release some stress in the process.

Take a bath.

Nothing quite beats a glass of deep red wine and a warm bath. Dump in that anti-bacterial hand soap to make yourself feel better and sip something while you soak your worries away. Throw in some epsom salts to soothe any sore muscles and remove toxins. Pour your partner a glass too and relax in the tub together.

Enjoy the down time in your home with the ones you love- and a little bit of wine.

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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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1. Shandyland

A twist on our favorite candy-themed boardgame, set the game up as normal but every time you pick a colored-square card, follow the following drinking rules:

BLUE CARD- guys drink
PURPLE CARD- girls drink
ORANGE CARD- player who picked the card drinks
YELLOW CARD- player who picked the card picks someone to drink
DOUBLE CARD- player who picked the card drinks and picks one other player to drink as well
PEOPLE CARDS- player must choose a random person/celebrity and other players must ask YES or NO questions until they guess the person. Whoever wins this challenge gets to choose who drinks.
PLACES CARDS- player must choose TRUTH or DARE and the person to the left can ask a question or dare them to do something. The player may opt out by downing the rest of their drink.

Play this game with a delightful shandy recipe using your favorite beer!

2. Battle Shots

You don’t need the game or pieces for this one, but you will need a few other items:
-12 shot glasses (size doesn’t matter)
-a divider of some sort for the middle of the table (you can even stack some books- just make sure the other team can’t see where your battleshots are)
-a marker
-light colored table cloth you can write on

Use a ruler or book to create a battle ship board on the table cloth. Label the x-axis with letters and the y-axis with numbers, place your shots and start calling out coordinates. If you have a shot on B5 and the other team guesses “B5″, you must sink your battleshot- into your mouth. Keep the shots at 1 ounce for maximum play time.

3. Twisted-er

The game of Twister is already hard enough when you’re sober. Make the rule if you fall you drink, and its hilariously impossible. Use food coloring in shots of light colored liquor to make it even more interesting. If you miss a red dot, drink a red shot.

4. Pictionary

This game gets more and more fun as it goes along. Have everyone write phrases on separate index cards. 20 phrases per person is good. It makes it fun to put inappropriate stuff on the cards, but obviously, know your audience. Phrases could be things like “Does a bear scat in the woods?” or “She’s not the brightest crayon in the box.” Divide into teams and start picking cards to draw for the other team to guess. Set a timer for 1 minute and if they haven’t guessed the phrase, they drink and your team gets a point. Whoever has the most points wins!

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1. KARSK

Karsk is a beverage popular in the rural parts of Sweden and Norway. It is a mix of moonshine and weak coffee served hot with a spoonful of sugar to help it go down. If the drink is too strong, it can be lit on fire to burn some of the moonshine and bring the alcohol content down a bit.

The word Karsk means healthy and vigorous in Old Norse- which makes total sense for a drink combining caffeine with moonshine.

2. SNAKE WINE

Yes, snake wine is what the name suggests- a venomous snake is placed inside a bottle of rice wine or grain alcohol (usually alive) and breaks down in the liquid for months before consumed. Because the venom is broken down by the alcohol, it is safe to drink. Snake wine originated in China but is found in Vietnam as well. It was created to capture the essence and virility of the snake but cannot be exported due to the endangered nature of most of the snakes used to prepare it.

3. KUMIS

Kumis is an ancient brew created by fermenting mare or donkey milk for days until it becomes alcoholic. In the past it was made in saddlebags as people moved from place to place or deep wooden casks. It originated in Turkey but no one is quite sure how long ago people began making it. Kumis is considered its own alcohol class, as its made from milk instead of fruit or grain, and is still enjoyed today in the summer months when animals are roaming their pastures.

4. ABSINTHE

Absinthe is a misunderstood alcohol. It is rumored to cause hallucinations much like LSD or psilocybin, but in reality doesn’t make you any more drunk than any other liquor of its potency. It is generally a greenish color and is made with anise, grand wormwood flowers and other herbs according to where its made.

Absinthe has a long and uncertain history, making appearances in both ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece before being spread all over Europe and later to the Americas. Because of its strength, it was outlawed in many countries and is still banned for sale in the United States.

5. CYNAR

If you were to create a new alcoholic drink, I doubt the first flavor that comes in mind is asparagus-  but that’s exactly what cynar is made from. It is low sugar and 16% ABV. An Italian liquor, it is often consumed before a meal to stimulate the appetite or afterwards to aid with digestion. It is enjoyed across Europe and often mixed with orange juice or even eggnog to curb the bitter taste.

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Thankfully, there are a myriad of hacks to help you enjoy some adult beverages without ruining your diet. Here are our favorite low-carb cocktails:

1. Hard Seltzer

Hard seltzer is the alcohol created for the low-carb community. With only 2g of carbs and 1g of sugar per can, this is a delicious way to wind down guilt-free at the end of a long day. Budlight makes a great hard seltzer in a variety of flavors and all are made with cane-sugar alcohol which is healthier than the alternatives. Great to drink chilled by the pool showing off your summer bod.

2. Tequila

Tequila is a low-carb liquor that even the Rock enjoys drinking. As long as you don’t mix it with any sugary juice, it can be consumed in moderation without derailing your diet. Here’s a lovely little keto cocktail you can order anywhere or make at home.

6oz sugar free soda or fruity seltzer
2 oz white tequila
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
ice cubes
salted rim

3. Wine

Wine is a great choice if you’re actively trying to reduce the amount of carbs and sugar in your diet. What type you should choose depends on your goals.

If you’re concerned about insulin or blood sugar spikes, stick with dry reds like merlot. It is unlikely to significantly affect blood sugar levels and usually has less than 2g total carbs per glass. If you’re already pretty fit or maintaining, even a sweet glass of Riesling clocks in at about 4g carbs.

So have a glass and check yourself out in the mirror, hottie.

4. Vodka-Soda

Vodka-soda is the unsung hero of having fun while keeping your habits in check. Vodka is a zero-carb ally with only about 70 calories per 2.5oz shot. Combined with 0-calorie soda water and a few limes, this is the perfect mixture to give you a little fun without the worry later. Add a little Stevia to sweeten it and some mint leaves for a classic Mo-keto!

5. Low-Carb Beer

You already gave up cookies but you don’t have to give up a cold beer on a hot day. In the wave of low-carb and keto options come a host of beers that boast great hops taste with less carbs. One of the best options is Budweiser Select 55. It has 99 calories and only 3g of carbs per bottle. Crack open a cold one while you examine your abs coming in.

Alcohol in moderation can be a great compliment to your low-carb or keto diet. So stop worrying and enjoy your body in whatever shape its in.

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THE QUARANTINI

A new spin on a yellow fever, the quarantini is a combination of sweet and sour- kind of like life when you’re stuck at home.

1 1/2 ounces vodka
1/2 ounce Galliano
1/2 ounce lime juice
1 ounce pineapple juice
garnish with toilet paper to show how rich you are

THE VODKA-C 

Put a little vitamin C into your life with this spritzer. Orange juice and any immune boosting powder added to vodka creates a funny little ode to our immune systems and a delicious, hilarious party drink.

2 oz vodka
splash of orange juice
1/2 Emergen-C packet
splash of sparking water
garnish with oranges

THE CURE

Find some old test tubes or beakers you have laying around and come up with your own cure- for quarantine boredom- with this delightful mix. You can substitute with any blue liquor.

2 oz Hypnotiq
2 oz white wine
splash of ginger ale
serve in beaker for maximum effect

The Social Dist-shandy

This one is for sharing with your social distancing buddies while relaxing in your yard watching the grass grow.

1 bottle Budlight beer
2 oz peach brandy
splash of strawberry lemonade
garnish with a face mask to make sure no one coughs into it

THE BOREDOM BOWL

This is for the third week of quarantine, when you’ve organized your entire closet, deleted all 700 of your spam e-mails and watched everything on Netflix. It’s boring, but delicious.

2 oz strawberry liqueur
2 oz strawberry Budlight Seltzer
splash of orange juice
garnish with a strawberry that you have removed all the seeds from with tweezers

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Pamplemousse

Ah, pamplemousse—so much fun to say! It is, of course, the French word for “grapefruit,” and as we’re sure you’ll agree, everyone should say “pamplemousse” instead, for the entirety of forever. While many cocktails call themselves by this tongue-pleasing term, they are merely masquerading, and you should not believe them. No, if you’re in the mood for a simple drink that doesn’t pack a lot of punch but still tastes delicious, this is the Pamplemousse for you.

Recipe:

1 ounce of dry gin
½ of an ounce of elderflower liqueur
1 ounce of freshly squeeze grapefruit juice
½ of an ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 large basil leaf for the garnish
Ice

Grab your cocktail shaker, fill it with ice, then add everything except the basil and shake vigorously. Strain the mixture into a coupe glass that you’ve chilled, then float the basil leaf on top.

An Americano

The Americano is simplicity itself. It’s low-key, laid-back, and it has less alcohol than most traditional cocktails. It lends itself quite well to sipping, especially on a long, hot afternoon in the summer. It’s a popular cocktail for the Fourth of July, as well, but to be honest, that’s mostly because of the color. You won’t want to reserve this for just one holiday. If you’ve never tried it, we implore you to give it a taste.

Recipe:
1 ounce of Campari
1 ounce of vermouth
Club soda
1 orange twist for garnish

Fill a highball or rocks glass with ice, then pour in the vermouth and the Campari. Top it off with the club soda, then place the orange twist wherever you please.

Campari and Soda

Campari is a popular choice for low-key cocktails with equally low alcohol content. It goes down lighter than other liquors, it mixes well, and you get a nice, warm buzz from it without feeling the need to get rip-roaringly drunk. Everybody needs a comfortable, relaxed evening sometimes. A cocktail like this is particularly helpful if you don’t enjoy drinking a lot, but you don’t want to be awkward while you’re out with a group. You’re welcome.

Recipe:

2 ounces of Campari
Soda water
Lime or lemon wedge for garnish

Fill a highball glass with ice, pour in the Campari, then top it off with the soda water. Garnish it with your citrus wedge of choice and serve or sip yourself.

Sangria

Sangria is a lovely, lightweight punch. In theory, it contains a lot of alcohol, but the batches are so big, and there are so many ingredients, the content is safely diluted. That means you can enjoy glass after glass of this, and believe us, you’ll want to. Bear in mind that you can substitute any kinds of wine, fruits, and juices you like. Don’t be put off by the massive ingredients list, either; the execution itself is effortless.

Recipe:

½ of a cup of brandy
¼ of a cup of lemon juice
1/3 of a cup of frozen lemonade concentrate
1/3 of a cup of orange juice
1 bottle of dry red wine
½ of a cup of triple sec
1 sliced orange
1 sliced lemon
1 sliced lime
¼ of a cup of white sugar, optional
8 maraschino cherries
2 cups of carbonated water, optional

Get a large punch bowl or pitcher and add everything except the club soda. Just let the citrus slices and cherries float. Place it in the fridge overnight. If you’re using the water, add it just before you serve the punch.

What do you drink when you want something chill and low-key? Do you stick to beer or do you have a go-to cocktail?

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Cock Sucking Cowboy

This is … well, this is definitely a drink. The funny thing is that once you see the ingredients list, it kind of starts to make sense. Everything sort of goes together. It’s a popular drink at LGBTQ+ bars (trust us, we know) and bachelorette parties (why?), but honestly, it’s so tasty that you might want to try it yourself. It could even become your new favorite cocktail—if only in the privacy of your own home.

Recipe:

Two parts of butterscotch Schnapps
One part of Baileys

Just layer both liquors in a shot glass and guzzle.

Adios Motherfucker

This bright blue concoction looks so sweet and innocent on the outside, but it’s like a glass full of bad decisions. You know why it’s called an Adios Motherfucker? Because after you get through a single cocktail, it’s goodnight, moon. You won’t remember to drink water once you get home, so the best advice we can give you is to place a water cooler beside your bed before you pass out for the night.

Recipe:

½ of an ounce of vodka
½ of an ounce of rum
½ of an ounce of tequila
½ of an ounce of gin
½ of an ounce of Blue Curacao liqueur
2 ounces of sweet and sour mix
2 ounces of 7-UP

Chill a glass, fill it up with ice, then add everything except the 7-UP—save that to top off the drink. Give it a little stir, take your first sip, and say adios, motherfu—oh, sorry.

Sex on My Face

Interesting name, no? Interesting drink, too. It’s not quite the Big Glass of Bad Decisions the previous cocktail is, but almost. It’s potent enough that, yeah, you might just end the night trying to … well, never mind. You’ll have to see for yourself. If you remember what happens after your first Sex on My Face, remember to tell us the story.

Recipe:

½ of an ounce of Yukon Jack Canadian whiskey
½ of an ounce of coconut rum
½ of an ounce of Southern Comfort peach liqueur
½ of an ounce of banana liqueur
1 splash of cranberry juice
1 splash of pineapple juice
1 splash of orange juice

Fill a tall glass with ice, add all the ingredients, and stir gently. Enjoy!

Angel’s Tit

Hee hee hee! No, but really, this is actually a pretty tasty cocktail. Sweet, yes, it’s terribly sweet, and it contains heavy cream, so it’s quite rich, as well. However, once you see it made, garnish and all, you’ll understand the reason for the name. Frankly, we think it’s kind of adorable, but it also makes us giggle.

Recipe:

¼ of an ounce of Creme de Cacao
¼ of an ounce of maraschino liqueur
¼ of an ounce of heavy cream
Maraschino cherries for garnish

Layer all of the ingredients in a shot glass, exactly in order. Let the mixture chill for half an hour, then garnish with a cherry before serving.

Did any of these drinks make you blush? We got a little pink writing about them, to be honest. Still, some of them sound pretty tasty, not to mention powerful. Dare to try one?

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The Catcher in the Rye

It’s no surprise that this cocktail derives its name from J. D. Salinger’s masterpiece on teenage angst and youthful anger. It’s also no surprise that the cocktail contains a lot of whiskey. We’re not kidding. Drink with caution, or else you’re apt to start thinking that you’re Holden Caufield. Put down that cigarette and stop sneering at girls, Holden.

Recipe:

1 ½ ounces of rye
1 ounce of Amontillado sherry
½ of an ounce of Torani Amer
¼ of an ounce of Grand Marnier
1 dash of bitters

Place all the ingredients in your cocktail shaker, after adding ice. Stir it, don’t shake it. Strain the mixture into a glass and garnish with a twist of orange.

The Shirley Temple Black

You all know about the Shirley Temple, right? It’s as precious and sweet as the adorable little imp for whom it’s named. Shirley Temple was America’s sweetheart, particularly during the Depression, when the nation needed someone to cheer up their collective sorrows. It’s no wonder the curly-haired starlet inspired such a sweet, virginal cocktail. But then Shirley got married and became Shirley Temple Black, which inspired a cocktail of another kind. Basically, it’s just a Shirley Temple with actual alcohol in it—usually dark rum (also a play on the name, you see), but honestly, you can use anything you like.

Recipe:

1 ½ ounces of dark rum
1 ½ ounces of cranberry juice
7-UP
Maraschino cherries

Grab a tall glass and fill it with ice. Pour in the rum, then the juice, and top it off with 7-UP. Add the cherries for garnish.

The Tequila Mockingbird

Get it? Like To Kill a Mockingbird! Isn’t that terribly clever? Readers are a punny bunch. We have to say, however, that this is also a ridiculously delicious cocktail. It has a serious bite, thanks to jalapeno, but the heat can help stave off your hangover before it even sets in, which is excellent considering that there’s tequila involved here.

Recipe:

2 ounces of Patron Silver Tequila
1 ½ ounces of watermelon-basil puree
¾ of an ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
¾ of an ounce of agave syrup
1 jalapeno pepper slice

Muddle the jalapeno in your cocktail shaker, then fill the shaker with ice and add the rest of your ingredients. Shake it up for about ten seconds, then double strain it into a rocks glass that you’ve filled with ice.

Do you know any other clever cocktails? Get pretentious with us. Share the wealth.

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The Appellation Cooler

It’s always fun when you come across a drink that’s ‘grammable as well as tasty. Because wine-based cocktails are popular in many of today’s hipster-oriented and farm-to-table restaurants, the cocktails are getting quite comely. The names are pretty cool, too, as in the case of the Appellation Cooler. It’s light, fresh, and herbal—the basil vermouth is easy to make, by the way; you just fill a jar with sprigs of loosely packed basil, then pour in the vermouth and let it sit for an hour. After that, strain it into a new jar and put in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Recipe:

8 ounces of dry white wine
4 ounces of Cocci Americano
4 ounces of basil vermouth
4 teaspoons of apricot liqueur
4 ounces of chilled dry sparkling wine
Ice
Slices of seedless cucumber for garnish

Pour the dry wine, Cocci Americano, vermouth, and apricot liqueur into a pitcher, then fill it with ice and stir to combine. Now stir in the sparkling wine and garnish with the slices of cucumber.

Everything’s Coming Up Rosé

As you can probably imagine, this cocktail is rosé-based. In fact, it’s sangria, but we promise that it’s unlike any sangria you’ve ever tasted. It includes Aperol, which adds a pleasant bitterness, but there’s also a delicious, delicate hibiscus tea that pleases the palate so much, it’s easy to go through several glasses of this without even realizing it.

Recipe:

8 ounces of dry rosé, chilled
4 ounces of Lillet rosé
4 ounces of brewed hibiscus tea, chilled
2 ounces of freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 ounces of simple syrup
1 ounce of Aperol
4 ounces of club soda, chilled
Ice
Sliced strawberries, lemon wheels, and halved grapefruit wheels for garnish

Prepare a punch bowl or pitcher, and pour in the rosé, the Lillet, the tea, the lemon juice, the syrup, and the Aperol. Add ice and stir, then stir in the soda and the fruit.

Late Harvest Wine and Campari Cocktails

This cocktail was made for grilling season. If you’re ruling the grill, you’ll want one in hand. If you’re handling everything else, you’ll want several. It’s refreshing and mellow with a bittersweet flavor that’s sure to keep both you and your guests coming back to the punch bowl. Seriously, try serving this at your next BBQ. We swear it will be a hit.

Recipe:

3 ¾ cups of sweet, late-harvest white wine, like Riesling
2 ¼ cups of freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup of Campari
Ice

In a punch bowl or pitcher, pour in the white wine, orange juice, and Campari. Stir gently and refrigerate for two hours or so. When you’re ready to serve the drinks, pour them over ice.

Now that you know the wine-based cocktails we crave, feel free to share yours. And yes, we’re always happy to hear about new sangria recipes.

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White Peach and Gin Fizz

The poor Gin Fizz. It’s been thoroughly debauched by hipsters, probably because it lends itself so well to a variety of flavors. We can’t really say anything bad about peaches, white or otherwise, since peaches are delicious. However, they also have their place, and their place is not in a Gin Fizz. If you want to get the hipster out of this particular cocktail, just go the traditional route. Make yourself a Fizz the way Fizzes were meant to be made.

Recipe:

1 ounce of club soda
2 ounces of Plymouth gin
1 ounce of lemon juice
¾ of an ounce of simple syrup
1 egg white

Grab a Collins or Fizz glass, add the club soda, then set it aside. Add everything else into your cocktail shaker, but don’t add ice yet—just shake it for 10 seconds or so. Now add a few ice cubes and shake vigorously, then double strain the mixture into your glass.

Charred Pineapple Mojito

This mojito is so damn extra. Half of the stuff in there isn’t even necessary. We cannot imagine cooking anything in order to enjoy a drink. We have a hard enough time making our own simple syrup, thank you very much. Point blank, pineapples are not needed in mojitos. Charred pineapples are definitely unnecessary. To banish the hipster back to whence it came, leave out the pineapple and stick to the lime.

Recipe:

10 fresh mint leaves
½ of a lime, cut into four wedges
2 tablespoons of white sugar, just to taste
1 cup of ice cubes
1 ½ ounces of white rum
½ of a cup of club soda

Muddle the mint and one lime wedge in the bottom of a sturdy glass, then add two more lime wedges as well as the sugar and muddle once more. Don’t strain. Fill the glass with ice, pour the rum over it, then top it off with club soda. Stir, give it a taste, and add more sugar if you need to, then garnish with the last lime wedge.

Lavender Collins

There’s no question that the Lavender Collins is a gorgeous drink. Just look at it. However, it also tastes like lavender. Since lavender is a calming herb, we cannot help but feel that mixing it with alcohol is basically like drinking a coma. Do yourself a favor. Forget about the hipster additions, enjoy a Tom Collins, and if you’re that crazy about lavender, then just take a bath with some Calgon after.

Recipe:

1 ½ cups of ice
2 ounces of gin
¾ of an ounce of lemon juice
½ of an ounce of simple syrup
1 cup of ice
2 ounces of club soda
1 lemon wedge

Take a Collins glass, fill it with the 1 ½ cups of ice, then place it in the freezer. Now grab your cocktail shaker, fill it with the rest of the ice, and add the gin, juice, and syrup. Shake vigorously until chilled, then strain over your Collins glass. Top it off with the club soda, then garnish with the lemon wedge.

Have hipsters ruined any of your favorite drinks with their creative nonsense? What did they do to your signature cocktail?

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The Margarita and Any Variations Thereof

There’s a reason margaritas are popular at tropical resorts and spring break hotspots. For one thing, they’re delicious. For another, they’re classic. For yet another, margaritas are potent. You can get ripped without even realizing that you’re well past the point of tipsy. There’s nothing like sipping at a salty rim under the heat of the sun, especially when you know everybody back home’s drowning in the rain or buried beneath the snow.

Recipe:

1 ounce of Cointreau, triple sec, or any other orange liqueur
1 ½ ounces of Blanco tequila
¾ of an ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
Kosher salt

Fill your cocktail shaker with ice, then add everything but the salt and shake vigorously. Chill a rocks glass, rim it with salt, then add ice and strain the mixture into it. Garnish with a wheel of lime.

The Strawberry Sunrise

Anything with tequila goes over big during spring break, no matter where you happen to be partying down at the time. Tequila, after all, is the patron drink of bad decisions. This is a fun, refreshing take on the traditional tequila sunrise, though, mostly thanks to all the strawberries—they really make a difference. They also help to create a truly beautiful drink, and today’s spring breakers like to Instagram their spirits before slamming them.

Recipe:

4 ounces of freshly squeezed orange juice
3 ounces of fresh, sliced strawberries
2 ounces of tequila
1 ounce of agave syrup
1 teaspoon of Grand Marnier
A dash of freshly squeezed lemon juice
An orange wheel for garnish
A fresh strawberry for garnish
A sprig of mint for garnish

Place the OJ and strawberries in your blender, then pulse them until they’re pureed. Strain the mixture into your cocktail shaker, then add tequila, the agave syrup, and ice. Shake until the shaker gets frosty. Pour into a glass, add a dash of lemon juice, then place your garnish.

The Raspberry Mojito

The mojito’s popularity doesn’t seem to be in danger of fading anytime soon. People love this fresh, minty concoction, so it’s no surprise that alternate versions abound. The spring break crowd is partial to this variation, and so are we. In fact, if you enjoy mojitos and raspberries, then it’s entirely probably that you’ll never again order another regular mojito.

Recipe:

1 ounce of raspberry vodka
1 ounce of silver rum
½ of an ounce of simple syrup
½ of an ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
4 fresh mint leaves
4 fresh raspberries
2 ounces of club soda
Ice

In your cocktail shaker, muddle together the mint, raspberries, syrup, and lime juice. Add ice, then pour in the rum and vodka. Shake vigorously, then pour the drink into a Tom Collins glass and top it off with the club soda.

The Hurricane

The Hurricane really is a hurricane. It’s like a not-quite-natural-disaster in a glass, which explains why students on spring break are fond of it. It’s sweet, tasty, and refreshing, but it will get you lit like nobody’s business. It’s the perfect poolside cocktail, and it doesn’t hurt that it’s pretty.

Recipe:

2 ounces of white rum
2 ounces of dark rum
1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ounce of freshly squeezed orange juice
1 ounce of fresh passion fruit juice
½ of an ounce of simple syrup
½ of an ounce of grenadine
1 orange wheel for garnish
1 cherry for garnish

Fill your cocktail shaker with ice, then add everything except the fruit. Shake hard, then strain the drink into a Hurricane glass, which you should fill with ice. Garnish with the orange and cherry, then enjoy.

What’s your favorite cocktail to sip on spring break? Lots of you crazy kids prefer beer, but we like our drinks with fruit and umbrellas.

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