Top 10 Tequila Brands
Top 10 Tequila Brands and Best Tequila
You could find shots of tequila being ordered at almost any bar or club on a weekend night. Tequila shots are common place at almost any nightlife spot, because of how fun it can be to shoot tequila Almost any tequila shot ordered involves limes, salt, and group shots. It’s always priceless to see your buddy’s cringe face. who any other time would be acting like a hard ass. Having the knowledge to order tequila is easy enough, the hard part is knowing what tequila brands are the best to go drink.
These tequila brands below offer a great start next time you’re at the bar and decide you want to roll the dice with tequila.
Tequila Overview
How to take a tequila shot?
Generally, when tequila is ordered, the bartender will serve the tequila shot with a cut lime slice and salt. The lime and salt is to be used when taking the shot.
- Lick your hand(or body part) and pour salt on it / Shot glass might already have salt on it>
- Take the lime in one hand
- Lick the salt from it’s location
- Shoot the tequila shot
- Bite down and suck on the lime slice.
Eat the worm?
It’s a pretty longstanding myth that tequila contains a worm in the bottle. This is actually false and Mezcal is known to contain the worm and other critters such as scorpions, etc. The reason the worm is added to mezcal is to show that the worm is being preserved by the bottle’s alcohol contents. There are various side myths believe that the worm gives strength to whomever eats it. We have no idea if this is true lol.
Types of tequila brands
- Tequila Blanco – white – silver – The tequila is clear and unaged. Tequila is bottled after the tequila has been distilled.
- Tequila Joven – gold – Similar to the tequila blanco process but various colorings and flavorings are added before the tequila is bottled.This tequila type is also known to include the mixture of blanco tequila with aged tequila.
- Tequila Anejo – Anejo is the next level of tequila aging. Anejo is aged for at least one year, and is usually aged from one to three years.
- Tequila Reposado – Wood aged tequila that has been aged in the wood for over 2 months and aged in the wood no longer than 12 months. The wood used for this aging process is known to differ between various tequila producing companies.
- Tequila extra anejo – This type of tequila was defined in 2005 and requires that the tequila has been aged for at least three years.
- Tequila liqueurs & cream – Tequila that is mixed with various flavorings or various creams.
Top 10 Tequila Brands
1. Casa Noble tequila crystal
Any best tequila brand list must include this amazing tequila brand. This tequila has a reputation for being hard to find, but this is the internet age. Anything can be found and purchased. This tequila is worth the search and our favorite tequila brand.
2. Don Eduardo Anejo or blanco Tequila
This is excellent tequila. This tequila is produced and distilled in Tequila, Mexico and is a tequila brand known for quality. This tequila brand is known for it’s dedication to perfection and having no detecable impurities.
3. Voodo tiki platinum Tequila
We feel this tequila is very underrated and even mentioned it on our most underrated liquors list. This tequila is known for holding true to the classic tequila process and taste. The producers of this tequila believe in not fiddling or messing with the tequila and keeping the process and untouched as possible, we respect that.
4. Hornitos Tequila
This tequila is great for shooting with friends and brings back tons of memories for us. Hornitos is smooth, strong, and tastes great.
5. Cabo Wabo Tequila
A tequila that was originally created and owned by former Van Halen frontman (post David-lee Roth) Sammy Hagar. Sammy sold a lrage stake in the company in 2007 for loads of cash (80 million?). Cabo Wabo is a great quality tequila and has proven it by winning multiple spirit tasting awards. We prefer this tequila to the much more popular Patron Tequila.
6. Patron silver Tequila
The most popular tequila on the planet right now? Patron sure is giving Jose Cuervo a run for its money in the popularity department. What isn’t lost though is that Patron is a quality tequila and very smooth. We would steer clear of this tequila in the nightlife scence, since various establishments are marking up the price on every Patron shot ordered because of the name.
7. Jose Cuervo Black Medallion Tequila
This is the anejo brand of Jose Cuervo, and is a great tequila. Jose might be a little too mainstream for some readers of this list, but this anejo offering is a great deal for the money.
8. 1800 silver Tequila
Anothe quality tequila that has gotten lost in the tequila marketing tactics of late.
9. Don Julio Tequila
This tequila seems to be a little more of an aquired taste and we love it.
10. Herradura Tequila
Not an overly popular tequila, but worth a try. We could see this tequila becoming more popular over time with more people discovering it.
Honorable Mentions: Sauza Gold tequila, 30-30 tequila, 1921 Tequila, Corzo silver Tequila
Best Flavored Tequila brands & Tequila liqueurs
- Mar Azul Banana Tequila
- Patron XO
- Mar Azul Almond Tequila
- 1921 Tequila cream
- Agave Loco Pepper Cured Tequila
- 267 Tequila infusion orange
Discuss! #tequila
Best ways to cure a hangover
How to cure a hangover and best hangover cure
Had a little too much fun last night? Does that entire town know you had a good time last night? Odds are you’re feeling it today with a vicious hangover. Hangovers come in many different shapes and forms, but they all suck. The trendy popular thing to do is just drink a beer in the morning. This works wonders sometimes, but if you really raged last night then odds are you won’t be able to stomach even the thought of mre alcohol going down your throat.
We’ll spare you the details and get right to the list of the best hangover cures.
Drink water, then drink some more water.
It’s a well known fact that alcohol dehydrates your body. The key to really curing a hangover is never letting it happen in the first place. A great defense is offense! Right before going out to drink, drink as much water as you can. This will work wonders for your body the next day, but let’s get real. You wouldn’t be reading this article if you had thought of that last night. So you can still make up for lost time today and drink as much water as you can get your hands on.
Greasy food and Eggs
The grease fro greasy food coats your stomach and helps sooth the pain you might might feeling. A little known fact is that eggs contain a chemical called Cysteine. This chemical will actually break down acetaldehyde toxins in your body from alcohol.
Toast with honey
This is an old home remedy for hangovers. My grandma swears by it.
Cold & hot showers
When taking your daily shower be sure to change the water temp from cold to hot, etc. This is a little trick we learned to shock your body into waking up fully.
Pepto-Bismol & pain relievers
When in doubt reach for the over the counter medicines at your local pharmacy. You will want to try and stay away from medicine containing acetaphetamine, since it’s known to cause a strain on your liver when combined with alcohol.
Drink Real Fruit Juice
Real fruit jucies like all natural orange juice, apple juice, etc. will replenish your body with vitamins that was washed out by the alcohol. This doesn’t always work though, since the acid in some fruit juices can cause an upset stomach to be extra pissed.
Bananas
Bananas contain potassium which is depleted by alcohol. Eating bananas works wonders for our hangovers!
Sleep
Sleeping works wonders and is the great healer of the body. If you can try and sleep off you hangover.
Drink Pickle juice
People of Poland drink pickle juice to balance out their acidity levels after a hard night of boozing.
if worse comes to worse just go with the age old cure…
Hair of the dog
Chug a beer, feel better. The only hard part is trying to stomach the beer if you drank way too much the night before. Bloody marys seem to cure our hangovers much better than beer.
Discuss! #Hungover
Top 10 Vodka Brands
Top 10 Vodka brands and Best Vodka
Vodka is known all over the world and extremely popular throughout it. Vodka is known to be consumed straight or mixed with various mixers and juices. Vodka over time has become synonymous with Russian culture and lately, Red Bull. We can’t tell you how many times we see Vodka/Red Bulls being ordered when we’re out at night. Vodka is known for being clear and pure, but it also comes in flavored forms as well. With such popularity, there is a strnog demand to know the best vodka brands. We address these demans with this list of Best vodka Brands.
Vodka Overview
Vodka through the production and distillation process is for the most part, never aged and distilled from various grains. These grains are usually fermented rye mash, wheat mash, potato mash, and corn mash. Vodka is goes through a purification process as well to eliminate any potential impurities within the vodka.
As stated earlier, Vodka is known to either be consumed straight or consumed mixed with various “mixers”. Some popular vodka mixers include:
Top 10 Vodka Brands
1. Finlandia Classic Vodka
Finlandia Vodka was recently voted Best Vodka as multiple spirits vodka challenges. This Vodka is high quality from Finland. The makers of this vodka hold this brand to the highest standard, and it shows.
2. Reyka Vodka
Reyka is a fabulous vodka that is produced in Iceland. This vodka goes through a unique creation process only found in Iceland, involving glacier water, and filtering the vodka through lava rocks.
3. Absolut Vodka
One of the most popular vodka brands in the world. Absolut is popular for a reason, and that reason is it’s excellent quality.
4. Belvedere Vodka
The Vodka version of Patron. Artists love shouting out this polish vodka brand in their records. This is a great vodka brand, and worth every penny.
5. Ciroc Vodka
This vodka brand is famous for a few reasons, and the main reason might be that Diddy owns part of the company. This Vodka is turning into one of our favorites and it’s more then just brand hype. This Vodka is great.
6. Ketel One Vodka
Not many cooler feelings in the world, then drinking Ketel One in Amsterdam. We like to capture that feeling by picking up a bottle in the states every now and then.
7. Grey Goose Vodka
You could argue this is the most popular vodka brand in the world. This vodka is served everywhere and it has a reputation of being a great vodka to mix with any mixer.
8. Rain Organics Vodka
The vodka’s name says it all. This is an organic vodka that dares to be unique in branding and bottling.
9. Stolichnaya Vodka
We like to think if we were internation spies, we would be sipping on Stoli daily. This vodka is our personal favorite because of all the memories attached with it from travelling overseas. This vodka just screams Russian vodka.
10. Svedka Vodka
A Swedish Vodka that is damn good in quality and variety. This is quickly starting to become on of our choice favorites.
Honorable Mentions: Van Gogh Vodka, Three Olives Vodka, Chopin Vodka, 42 below Vodka, Iceberg vodka
Best Flavored Vodka brands
We decided to through in some quick mentions of flavored vodka brands too.
1. Stolichnaya Blueberi Flavored Vodka
2. Ketel One Citroen Flavored Vodka
3. Svedka Vanilla Vodka
4. Ketel One Oranje Flavored Vodka
5. SKYY Infusions Citrus Flavored Vodka
Discuss! #bestvodka
How to make Jungle Juice
How to make jungle juice recipe
Jungle Juice is a staple at any college party and comes in a million different recipes and variations. Jungle juice has a reputation of being high in alcohol content and able to hide it’s strong alcohol content well with the strong fruit juice added in. Jungle juice is also notorius for hangovers because of all the sugar added in to the jungle juice recipe. Since every party you go to will have jungle juice, those strivings to be campus legends will want to have the best tasting jungle juice. To reach the level of master you have to first understand the basics. We’re going to list out a basic recipe to get you started and other secret tips we picked up over the years as well.
Jungle Juice Overview
Jungle juice is a mixture of various fruit juices and liquors. These liquors usually involve everclear, and vodka. Jungle juice goes by many different names like PJ, Purple Jesus, etc. Jungle juice is usually made in large quanity to serve a party of people. These large batches are usually made in large coolers, bathtubs, trashcans, etc.
How to make Jungle Juice
Prepare the jungle juice the night before the party.
Other Jungle Juice Recipes:
This is where making jungle juice can get a little tricky. To be a master of any recipe you need to experiment with adding in different items into the recipe. There is the possibility of millions of different jungle juce recipes that could be made. Hopefully some of these jungle juice recipe item add-ins will help:
How to get Everclear?
Everclear is banned in some states due to its high alcohol percentage. Everclear can still be purchased if the liquor is banned in a state. Everyclear can can be purchased on any military base in the U.S.A. This means that someone’s friend or family member with military ties could drive on base and purchase a bottle.
Discuss! #junglejuice
Best alcohol shots to order
Best Alcohol Shots to Order and Drink
It’s a bar/club ritual in our group of friends to shoot shots whenever we go out for a night of booze & fun. We caught ourselves always ordering the same shots everytime we went out. We did what we could to fix this problem and started to research the different shot recipes and shots we could order at the bar. After lots of experimenting, we’re proud to bring you this best shots to drink list. We divided the list up into several different categories. These categories depend on what you’re trying to achieve with the shot. (Women, drink, make friend’s puke lol).
Best shots to order a group
Delicous shot that tastes great and always a crowd pleaser.
Main Ingredients: Coconut rum, pineapple juice, melon liqueur, creme de bananes
Soco and lime
This is our favorite group shot. These shots are delicious and strong enough to be worth taking a shot of.
Main Ingredients: Sweetened lime Juice, Southern Comfort
Jager-Bomb
We shower in this s*it! It could be argued that this is the most popular shot in the world.
Main Ingredients: Jagermeister, Energy Drink
Kamikaze
This shot is a group shot favorite, but only if they like vodka!
Main Ingredients: Vodka, lime juice, triple sec
3 Wise men
This shot is all whiskey and if you don’t like the taste of whiskey then stay away.
Main Ingredients: Jim Bean, Jack Daniels, Johnny Walker
Purple Hooter
These are borderline chick shots, but they have vodka in them and taste good.
Main Ingredients: Vodka, Rasberry liqueur, 7-up
Tequila shots
Choose any tequila brand, they all work the same(except Aristocrat..more on this later). Tequila shots are always great for groups since they involve salt, lime, and body shots?
Main Ingredients: Tequila
Lemon drop
These shots can either be great or taste like pure vodka. It takes a skilled barmaster to serve these shots correctly. If these shots are done right then they always make a great crowd pleaser.
Main Ingredients: Vodka, Lemon juice, sugar
<Cherry Bomb
Like the jager bomb, but with cherry vodka. These shots are tasty.
Main Ingredients: Cherry vodka, energy drink
Washington apple
Don’t be fooled by this shot’s name. This shot contains Crow Royal and they pile on after time.
Main Ingredients: Crown Royal, apple schnapps, 7-up, cranberry juice
Mind Eraser
We never understood the naming behind this shot. It’s not that strong or mind erasing, but it is delicious when it hits the lips.
Main Ingredients: Vodka, Kahlua, tonic/sprite
Incredible Hulk
Ahh the black man’s kryptonite. Crazy story involving these shots when we were in Vegas.
Main Ingredients: Hennessy, Hipnotiq
B-52
This might be the people’s favorite and they just don’t know it. Every person we have ever ordered this shot for, loves them.
Main Ingredients: Kahlua, amaretto, irish cream
Alabama Slammer
Our resident booze friend in Alabama claims this alabama slammer recipe is the legit one.
Main Ingredients: Southern Comfort(So-Co), amaretto, cranberry juice
Best shots to order women
She will love these shots. They taste just like chocolate cake.
Main Ingredients: Vodka, Frangelico, Lemon, Sugar
Red headed slut
A staple of cougars everywhere.
Main Ingredients: Peach Schnapps, jagermeister, cranberry Juice
Jolly Rancher
This shot is a little on the sweet side, so don’t go crazy with it.
Main Ingredients: Apple Schnapps, peach schnapps, cranberry Juice
Pineapple upside down cake
We have to admit, we love this shot. It’s a total chick shot, but they’re oh so good.
Main Ingredients: Vanilla flavored vodka, pineapple juice, grenadine
Buttery Nipple
This shot could go in the group shots category as well. This is a very tasty shot, but can become a little much on the stomach after too many.
Main Ingredients: Buttershots Liqueur, irish cream
Surfer on acid
This shot recipe looks like it would be disgusting, but it’s like ranch and pizza.
Main Ingredients: Jagermeister, coconut rum, pineapple juice
Blow Job shot
You have to be careful, some women might take offense to this shot, and some well, will love it.
Main Ingredients: Kahlua, irish cream, whipped cream
Best shots to make your friends puke
A legendary shot, that conjurs cringes of fear when mentioned. We have some rough stories from the four horsemen.
Main Ingredients: Jagermeister, jose Cuervo, bacardi 151, peppermint Liqueur
Flatliner
Look at this shot recipe, seriously. This shot is borderline insanity. Greek liquor mixed with Mexican liquor and hot sauce? How does that even make sense?
Main Ingredients: Sambuca, tequila, hot sauce
Gorilla Fart
These shots are simple, and effective. They will knock you on your ass.
Main Ingredients: Bacardi 151, Wild turkey 101
Cement mixer
These shot are notorious for making people puke. This shot once mixed causes the the mix to curdle in the person’s mouth. This shot is makes our stomachs turn just thinking about it.
Main Ingredients: Irish cream, lime juice
Aristocrat Tequila
The only shot on our list that isn’t mixed. You order this shot straight up. This tequila is rough.
Main Ingredients: Aristocrat Tequila
Motor oil
This shot is disgusting. Everytime we try it we struggle to figure out why we even thought about taking it in the first place.
Main Ingredients: Jagermeister, goldschlager, peppermint schnapps, coconut rum
New Jersey Turnpike
This isn’t really a shot, more-so a torture device. This shot involves draining the liquor from the bar mart into a shot glass, and topped off by the bartender’s squeezed bar towel.
Main Ingredients: The bar mat, and bar rag
Discuss! #bestshot
How to shotgun a beer
Best way to shotgun a beer
Shotgunning a beer can is a common sight as parties, sporting tailgates, and other gatherings. There is something manly about being able to shotgun a beer without spilling beer all over your shirt. In our vast time of barhopping we have been challeneged to many beer shotgun races and have won and lost. The biggest key to these races is not spilling beer all over yourself. Not only will you be a race loser but you will also have to walk around in shame with beer all over your clothes. Trust us, it sucks.
We’re going to do our best to make sure this never happens to you. These easy steps explain how to shotgun a beer:
1. Locate the can of beer you’ll be using Make sure the beer is light beer. The lighter the beer is the easier the shotgunning will be.
2. Hold the can horizontally while tilting the can a little downwards. This slight downward angle will create the air hole at the bottom of the beer can.
3. Puncture the beer can. This can be done with whatever is safe. You will want to create the hole towards the bottom of the beer can where the air hole is located. This step is key if you do not want to spill any beer.
4. Bring the puncture hole to the mouth and chug all the beer in the can while you squeeze the can of beer. Don’t squeeze the can too hard or you will spill beer everywhere. Don’t feel bad if you spill the first time, everyone does on their first try.
5. Beer shotgun variations. You can shotgun a beer several different ways.
Here is one example:
Create a hole towards the bottom of the beer can and without spilling the beer, simply open the can pop top and proceed to chug. The two holes in the beer can let the beer flow out faster. This is more the chick way of shotgunning beer btw.
Discuss! #beershotgun
Top 10 Rum Brands
Top 10 Rum brands and Best Rum
We have to admit that rum is actually our favorite liquor and we love to pretend we’re pirates while drinking it. We’ve spent loads of time trying all the different brands of rum, and we’re proud to present you with this top 10 rum brands list. Some of these rums are better mixed with cola, etc. We kept the list easy to follow and easy enough for you to find these rum brands at your local liquor shop. So enough talking, on with the list!
Top 10 Rums
1. Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum (92 proof)
Sailor Jerry rum is our favorite rum in the world. We love everything about it, the proof, the taste, the color, the texture. Excellent rum.
2. Goslings Black Label Rum (80 proof)
A very unqiue rum not just in color, but also in taste. This rum is high quality and very different that ordinary rum brands.
3. Mount Gay Premium White or Eclipse (86 proof)
This rum brand has the claim to fame of being the oldest rum brand in today. The mount gay top shelf rum has won multiple awards and is great quality rum.
4. Captain Morgan tattoo Rum (70 proof)
Notice a trend here? This rum brand has a very unique taste as well. We love the branding of this rum as well.
5. Captain Morgan Spiced Rum (70 proof)
Can be argued as the most popular rum brand in the world. Captain morgan is known for it’s great taste and quality of rum. This rum is popular for a reason. Great to mix.
6. Kraken Rum (94 proof)
This is a newer rum brand, and still might be hard to find in some areas. We love the proof and taste of this rum.
7. Pusser’s British Navy Dark Rum (84 proof)
Pusser’s is a great rum brand, but we simply prefer sailor jerry for our navy rum of choice.
8. Sunset Very Strong Rum (169 proof)
This rum is very strong, we’re guessing you figured that out by it’s name and proof. This rum brand will knock you off your feet, and deserves a mention for obviuos reasons.
9. Appleton Estate VX Rum (80 proof)
This Jamaican rum brand has a lenghty history and enjoyed by many rum lovers.
10. Bacardi Silver & Gold Rum (80 proof)
The other rum that could be argued as the most popular in the world. Bacardi makes very good rum and has been doing so for a very long time. The ultimate mixing rum.
Honorable Mentions: 10 Cane Rum, Malibu Rum, Myers Dark
Flavored Rum Brands
We didn’t add in any flavored rums, but we like to stick to the Bacardi falvored brands when we’re in the mood for flavored rum.
Discuss! #rumbrands
How to build a beer bong
How to make a beer bong
The beer bong is a college, party, tailgaiting staple and tradition. The beer bong is used for quick delivery of beer to the dome. Beer bongs can be purchased at places like Spencers in the mall, or other specialty shops. If you’re looking for someting unique in design or shape then you always have the option to make your own beer bong.
These simple steps lay out how to make a custom beer bong:
1. Find a local hardware store. The name of the hardware store doesn’t matter, just find one that will be big enough to have the supplies you need.
2. Find the plumbing section. You will need to pick up three feet of plastic tubing. It’s best practice to find the largest tubing there is that will still fit in a normal person’s mouth. The best practice in terms of width would be around two to three inches.
3. Purchase a large funnel. This can be a little challenging, you need to find a funnel that is large but has a small enough base to fit perfectly in your tubing (it will need to be a little smaller than your tubing width).
4. Purchase a simple valve (optional). If you spent enough time find the other supplies, then odds are you want to make this beer bong a keeper. Adding a valve to the beer bong will allow you to control the flow through the beer bong. This is key for walking around with the beer bong in your hands. (Who doesn’t do that?)
5. Purchase Clamps. You will need clamps to clamp down the valve and funnel to the tubing. As stated before, since you want to make this a keeper, buy clamps. If you can’t find any clamps or can’t figure out how to use them(?) then just use industrial grade tape.
6. Design your beer bong.You can add stickers, paint, spraypaint, etc. We like ours to match our favorite team’s colors, etc.
7.) Test the design.
Discuss! #beerbong
Budweiser Chelada cures hangovers
Are you looking for a new way to cure that hangover from last night? We think we found it. The budweiser Chelada works wonders for curing hangovers the day after. The beer/tomato mixture seems to work magic together. Hell, we even like them when we’re not hungover. We think they taste great, we seem to like the bud light better than the budweiser.
These Budweiser chelads seem to be much more convienent than having to make a bloody mary, yet they deliver the same hangover curing effect.
Anheuser busch is offering Budweiser Chelada all over the country in mass distribution. You can find these chelads in pretty much any gas station or local store.
These Cheladas comes in a Bud light version and a Budweiser version. It’s all taste preference on which one tastes best, we’ve heard different opinions on them.
Budweiser also made a Chelada fact sheet:
http://www.anheuser-busch.com/pdf/Chelada_Fact_Sheet.pdf
Discuss! #Chelada
The Difference between Clear Liquor & Dark Liquor
Clear Liquor & Dark Liquor Facts and Myths
MYTH: Clear Liquor is Cheap liquor
Truth: This can ring true sometimes since clear liquor is alcohol in it’s normal state upon distillation and hasn’t been aged, etc. Just because a liquor is clear though doesn’t mean it’s cheap. You must learn to choose your liquors wisely.
MYTH: Switching between the two liquors (clear & dark) will make you more intoxicated faster.
Truth: Alcohol is alcohol regardless of color unless the percentage of alcohol in the liquor is different. If the percentage is the same then both liquors will cause intoxication at the same rate. This rate is called absorbtion and is dictated by various factors.
MYTH: Clear Liquor will get you drunk faster than Dark Liquor
Truth: Alcohol is simply alcohol. What dictates the level of intoxication from alcohol in a person is the absorbtion rate of that person. Absorbtion factors include body weight, amount of alcohol, metabolism, gender, etc.