As college students we all know that pregaming before going out is second nature. Instead of just acting like stereotypical students by downing shots or chugging beer lets try some classier recipes. Trust me, your future employers will thank you for not uploading those questionable pregame pics! Here are some quick and easy cocktail ideas for those 21 and over. Remember, drink responsibly. For those under the age of 21, don’t worry we got you with some fun mocktails!
Alcoholic Recipes
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7 Flush Slush
If you’re the type of person that insists on taking shots because it’s easy to pour, you should try this more fancy drink! It’s also great for anyone who loves their classic rum and coke.
1.5oz Seagram’s 7 Crown Whiskey
3oz Coca-Cola
Pour into shot glass and it will mix together itself.
2. Mountain Dew Brew
Beer and soda drinkers unite! This recipe will mix up your weekend beer rut by combining all your faves! Just don’t drink too much or we’ll have to call this drink Mountain Don’t.
Half Glass of your favorite beer
Half Glass of Mountain Dew or 7-Up Soda
1oz Midori Melon Liqueur
Stir together in glass for best results.
3. Italian Margarita
One Tequila, two Tequila, three Tequila-FLOOR! For those of you cocktail daredevils out there you’ll definitely want to try this!
1oz Amaretto Almond Liqueur
2oz Sweet & Sour Mix
1/2oz Tequila
1/2oz Triple Sec
Pour into a margarita glass and stir. Add ice cubes.
Non-Alcoholic Recipes
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Merry Mimosas
If you decide that you want to take a break from drinking or you’re under 21 try this! Shhh…people will naturally think it’s an alcoholic drink if you just call it a Mimosa, so don’t tell and we won’t!
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups fresh orange juice, chilled
1 cup cranberry juice
2 bottles (750 ml each) champagne or Catawba grape juice, chilled
8 orange slices
To get more instructions on this recipe click here.
2. Arizona Sunset
You’ll feel like you’re diving into a west coast sunset with a glass of this! Plus, its bright colors will appeal to others, so I promise everyone will want to try some of yours!
Ice
Grenadine
1 cup Sprite soft drink
1 cup orange juice
Maraschino cherries or orange slices, for garnish (optional)
For more instructions on this recipe click here.
Tune in next month to find more cocktail and mocktail faves!