When I first turned 21 and could legally buy a drink at a bar, I was so ecstatic (and drunk) that I didn’t even know what to order. I was so overwhelmed with the possibilities that I ended up getting a Bud Light, a boring choice that I could have had at any party off campus.
Sure, I have been drinking since I was in high school but that was really more of a “you drink whatever you have” kind of thing. Like when you would steal liquor from your parents and mix together bourbon, scotch, vodka, and rum so they wouldn’t realize their stock was slowly being depleted.
And in my freshmen and sophomore years of college, I just drank whatever was available. Vladimir or Banker’s Club was usually the go-to plastic handle that someone’s older friend would buy and we would chug in our dorm room before going out. Who cares if it tastes like rubbing alcohol and I can feel it burning my esophagus? It’s getting me drunk enough that I won’t have to beg for Natty Lights at frats or be asked to show my boobs for beer.
But now, the days of stealing booze and drinking terrible flavored liquor are behind me. And at 22, I’ve finally figured out what alcohol I actually like to drink. Because every girl needs to have a go-to drink (vodka soda), shot (straight Captain) and beer (Bud Light). Just like a go-to dance move or go-to pleasing your man technique. If you’re looking for some drink ideas, or just want to try something different, check out these below.
No Need For a Chaser Shot
1. Red Headed Slut or Blonde Headed Slut
Red Headed Sluts are a pretty common shot, but did you know that you can also get a blonde headed slut? The only difference between the two is red headed sluts use cranberry juice and blonde headed sluts use pineapple juice. So if you’re a proud ginger, or a bleach blonde babe, order a round for your friends when it’s your turn to buy.
Red Headed Slut
1 oz. Peach Schnapps
1 oz. Jagermeister
Cranberry Juice
Blonde Headed Slut
1 oz. Peach Schnapps
1 oz. Jagermeister
Pineapple Juice
2. Sex With an Alligator
Sweet and Sour Mix
Midori Melon liqueur
1/2 oz. raspberry liqueur
1/2 oz. Jagermeister
Add sweet and sour & Midori to a shaker with ice, shake and strain. Then add raspberry liqueur and Jagermeister one at a time.
3. Hawaiian Punch Shot
3/4 oz. Amaretto
3/4 oz. Southern Comfort
1/4 oz. Grenadine
1 1/2 oz. Orange juice
Combine with ice and shake well. Strain and serve straight up.
Low Calorie Drink Options
1. Vodka Soda
Vodka
Soda Water
Lime
A vodka soda with lime has about 76 calories and tastes like water. Which for some is considered a good thing, and for others a bad thing.
2. Scotch
Scotch is the a liquor that is low on carbs, sugar, and calories. It may taste like your grandmother and not be your first choice, but if you’re on a diet and you’re looking to get drunk (and look sophisticated) order some scotch. Best options: scotch on the rocks, scotch and water, or scotch and soda.
3. Diet Coke and Bacardi
Diet Coke
Bacardi
Lime
If you’re not into vodka or scotch, a diet coke and Bacardi only has about 95 calories for a single serving. Tastes good, gets you drunk, and won’t leave you with an extra 10 lbs. at the end of the year. Unless you drink 12 a day, that might be a problem.
Drinks that Will Ruin Your Diet but Taste Damn Good
Long Island Iced Tea
Equal Parts Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Gin, Triple Sec
1/2 part Sweet and Sour Mix
Splash of Coke
Long Island Iced Teas might seem like a good idea at the time, but the morning after you’re usually left with nothing but a hangover and an embarrassing inbox. At 780 calories for a single drink, you may as well eat a Big Mac.
Margarita
1 oz. Limeade
1 1/2 oz. Tequila
1/2 oz. Triple Sec
With 740 calories in a single margarita, you and your friends might want to reconsider $5 margarita Monday at Mad Mex. For a lighter version, try Bethenny Frankel’s Skinny Girl Margaritas, or stick to a clear tequila with lime juice.
