Maybe you just reached the legal drinking age, and you’re wondering what to drink to celebrate the occasion, or perhaps you’re planning a night out with friends, and you want to know the right drinks to have a good time. You’ve come to the right place.
Most college students have the same preferences regarding drinking: cheap, fun, and little or no alcohol. Of course, your palate might be different, but in this article, we’re going to be looking at a variety of drinks you can order at a college bar.
So what should 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.
What To Order at a College Bar
As any college student can tell you, a night out at the bar is essential to the college experience. Whether you’re going out to celebrate a friend’s birthday or just to blow off some steam after a long week of classes, spending time at your local watering hole is always a good time.
But with so many different drinks to choose from, it can be tough to know what to order when you’re at a college bar. If you’re looking for some guidance, here are a few of the most popular drinks that college students order.
1. Liquor
Many college students drink liquor, but most of them like their liquor differently. If you’re going to order liquor at a college bar, then you’d probably want to mix it with something else to mask the alcoholic taste. Some common liquor combinations include:
Vodka and Soda
Also called Vodka Soda, this combination can fuel a dance party or quench your thirst. It’s a simple, easy-to-make combination of vodka, soda water, and maybe lime juice. If you’re going to the bar for a little kick without any of the added flavors or sugar in other drinks, this is your drink. You can choose any brand of vodka you want and even soda water. Be sure to experiment with different ingredients to find your signature drink.
Rum and Coke
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. Rum is distilled from sugarcane, so it tastes sweet with a hint of alcohol.
Jack and Coke
This is a variation of rum and Coke, but instead of using rum, it’s a mix of Jack Daniels and Coke. Jack and Coke is one of the most popular cocktails in the US because of its bubbly and refreshing taste.
Gin and Juice
If you’re a fruit lover, you’ll love this mix. Gin and juice is a fruity cocktail made from gin, fruit juice, and syrup. There’s a reason Snoop Dogg made a song about this combination. From lemon and orange to lime and grapefruit, fruit juice combines amazingly with gin.
Whiskey and Lemonade
With just two or three ingredients, you can have an unforgettable night out. The whiskey and lemonade mix is perfect for summertime parties because it tastes refreshing, especially when drunk on the rocks. It’s made with either homemade or store-bought lemonade, any whiskey of choice, and a hint of mint or rosemary. It can be whipped up in less than five minutes, and whether you’re drinking it alone or with friends, it’s super satisfying.
2. Beer
Hours of Netflix have made it clear that college students drink beer because you see college students playing beer pong at almost every party. However, did you know that only a little over 10% of college students actually drink beer?
If you’re going to the college bar randomly and not celebrating any special occasion, then it’s absolutely fine to order a beer. Beer is cheap, and a good college bar will have a variety of beers to offer you based on your budget.
If you’re feeling a little adventurous, you can go for a shandy–a beer cocktail made with equal parts beer and a lime or lemon-flavored beverage–or a Beermosa–beer mixed with orange juice and champagne. Beer is perfect for every occasion, and you won’t have to exhaust your college allowance on one drink.
3. Wine
Who doesn’t love a good glass of wine? I know what you’re thinking, and yes, wine is a little more expensive than other options on this list, but it’s worth it. If you’re celebrating a graduation or the end of exams with friends, then you don’t mind ordering red wine.
Wine doesn’t have as much alcohol as vodka or whiskey, so don’t worry about getting drunk. Try to mix other drinks with wine to discover fun combinations, and a good tip to remember when ordering wine at a college bar is to not grab the priciest bottle of wine you can find.
4. Tequila or Vodka Shots
If you want a wild night and an even wilder hangover the morning after then, this is your best bet. Just a few shots and you’ll forget your school problems. These hard liqueurs have 40-95% ABV, so you’ll only need 2-4 shots to get tipsy, 5-9 to get drunk, and 10 to get extremely drunk.
5. Long Island Iced Tea
Did you know that Beyonce once professed her love for this cocktail? Known as the sorority girl’s drink, the long island iced tea contains many ingredients and tastes amazing.
In case you want an accurate list of the ingredients:
- vodka
- tequila
- light rum
- triple sec
- a splash of cola
- gin
It contains a lot of alcohol and takes a while to make, so you might want to save it for something special.
6. Vodka Red Bull
This is one of the most popular college drinks because of the energy it gives you. Some say it’s dangerous to drink in large amounts since it can make your heart race, but people drink it anyway. It only consists of two ingredients: Red Bull energy drink and vodka.
Be careful when drinking Vodka Red Bull. Don’t have more than one drink, and if you feel your heart racing or dizzy, stop drinking alcohol, sit down and have a glass of water. If your situation gets worse, call your doctor immediately.
7. Malibu Pineapple
If you want beach vibes, you should try this. It’s simply coconut rum mixed with pineapple and lime juice. You won’t taste the alcohol because it tastes like juice, but it has alcohol so try not to take too much.
Final Thoughts
There are no rules regarding what to order at a college bar, but I hope you now have some ideas. There’s a drink for every occasion. Passing by and don’t know what to take? Go for beer. Special occasion? Wine. Do you want to get drunk fast? Tequila or vodka shots. Remember to continue trying new things until you find your favorite drink. Sadly you may be kissing frogs for a while before you find your prince.
