Theres no party like a college party. And a legal-aged college party needs prime college alcohol drinks. These arent any bottom-shelf make you run to the fridge for a chaser type of drinks, though. These are the best drinks for college students that wont break the bank, or your tastebuds. Your reputation as the party place will continue.
Theres no college drink as infamous through the years as jungle juice. The recipe varies not only from party to party but batch to batch. But thats part of the mayhem and fun. Tread lightly, though.
Hands down the most popular of all the bomb shots for college parties, this caffeine jolt is a race to the finish if youre doing one with friends.
Shirley Temple no more, the dirty Shirley calls for ingredients you probably already have on hand. No grenadine? No problem. Use cranberry or cherry juice instead. These pair well with a paper youve been putting off.
The vodka soda, or its cousin the gin and tonic, is one of the easiest and most reliable college drinks. Only problem is, if its bottom-shelf vodka, its tough to swallow. A bit of lime juice covers a multitude of sins, thankfully.
This isnt a Cadillac margarita, oh no, nor is it anything that needs agave syrup. You can find the staples for this margarita at the corner store. Except for the tequila.
Cocktail Chronicles: 10 College Students Share Their Favorite CocktailsMoscow Mule. “I’ve always been a fan of ginger, combined with mint, it makes for a great tasting drink.”V.S.L – Vodka, Soda, Lime. … Spicy Margarita with Tajin Rim. … Corpse Reviver No. … Gin & Tonic. … Lychee Martini. … Miami Vice. … Margarita.
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Moscow Mule. “I’ve always been a fan of ginger, combined with mint, it makes for a great tasting drink.”
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V.S.L – Vodka, Soda, Lime. …
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Spicy Margarita with Tajin Rim. …
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Corpse Reviver No. …
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Gin & Tonic. …
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Lychee Martini. …
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Miami Vice. …
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Margarita.
Long Island Iced Tea
When you cant settle on the spirit you want, why not have them all? The LIT has a little bit of this and a little bit of that for an all-or-nothing kind of approach. Or, go for something colorful, boozy, and blue with the Adios Mother.
- ¾ ounce gin
- ¾ ounce rum
- ¾ ounce tequila
- ¾ ounce vodka
- ¾ ounce orange liqueur
- ¾ ounce lemonade
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Cola to top off
- Lemon wedge for garnish
- In a highball glass, add ice, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, orange liqueur, lemonade, and simple syrup.
- Top off with cola.
- Stir once.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge.
If youre paying for college and taking tequila shots, theres an excellent chance that this is the cheapest, or one of the cheapest, bottles on the shelf. Cut the sting with a little lime juice and simple syrup. Or take it straight.
- Lime wedge and salt for rim
- 1 ounce gold tequila
- ¼ ounce lime juice
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Lime wedge
- To prepare rim, rub the rim of the glass with the lime wedge.
- With the salt on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the salt to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Take the shot then immediately bite into the lime wedge.
Leave the eggs in the fridge, you dont need any for this whiskey sour. Just a few heaping ounces of citrus juice. Which is good, because everyone is always sick in college, and youll need the vitamin C. An amaretto sour makes for an excellent alternative if you want something sweeter.
- 1½ ounces whiskey
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Orange wedge and cherry for garnish
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, whiskey, lime juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange wedge and cherry.
Switching from partying in a dirty frat house to paryting in a bar is a giant leap. While yes, they’re both dark filthy places full of people trying to get laid and/or avoid crying, your drink options become almost limitless.
Blue Hawaiian: rum, coconut rum, Blue Curacao liqueur, pineapple juice, Sprite For when you need to pretend you’re on vacation.
Deep Eddy Lemon And Water: Deep Eddy lemon flavored vodka, water If you’ve got Deep Eddy Lemon at your bar, use it to your advantage.
Long Island Iced Tea: gin, vodka, rum, tequila, triple sec, sweet & sour, coke Can’t decide on one liquor? Here you go.
Sex On The Beach: vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, orange juice Try ordering it without giggling.
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FAQ
What alcohol is popular with college students?
Can I order a dirty Shirley at a bar?
What college students drink the most?
What is a good cocktail for college students?
Be sure to experiment with different ingredients to find your signature drink. This cocktail consists of cola, rum, and lime juice on ice in some recipes. The cola used is the one and only Coca-Cola, and the rum can be any brand. Students love this drink because it’s simple, cheap, and refreshing.
What can you order at a college bar?
Rum and Coke, beer, wine, tequila or vodka shots and Long Island Iced Tea are a few of the many drinks you can order at a college bar. Let’s dive into the different drink options you can order at a college bar. As any college student can tell you, a night out at the bar is essential to the college experience.
What to drink at a college party?
2. Knock You Naked Party Punch “Knock You Naked Party Punch” is a perfect addition to any college party or gathering. This cocktail recipe is made with just three simple ingredients: Corona, vodka, and lemonade. It’s a refreshing drink that packs a punch and is perfect for summer events.
What is a good alternative to college drinks?
Made with only two simple ingredients, vodka and grapefruit juice, this cocktail is easy to make and is a great alternative to the typical college drinks. The tart and invigorating flavor of grapefruit juice combined with the smoothness of vodka makes for a perfect balance of flavors.