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5 Alcoholic Drinks That Require No Effort And Are Easy To Make At Home

Missing the bar? A lot of us are, too. Lucky for you, most liquor stores remain open during the lockdowns.

Alexandra Marcus

May 14, 2020

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5 Alcoholic Drinks That Require No Effort And Are Easy To Make At Home

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Fortunately (or unfortunately for some), the liquor stores have remained open throughout this entire pandemic. "Essential business" really has a ring to it, huh? While you're bored at home, missing nights at the bar with friends, you may have been neglecting the ingredients you have to make delicious drinks all by yourself. (A Zoom call with your friends would be a great time to do this, by the way.)

1. Screwdriver

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This one may give you flashbacks to that one time you didn't have a mixer. Of course, it's the classic mixture of vodka and orange juice. Most people have orange juice in their fridge and a bit of vodka in their liquor cabinet, so this may be the easiest one to come by. Add some grenadine if you want to spice it up a bit!

2. Mimosa

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This one is similar to a screwdriver, but a little more classy. It's a mixture of orange juice and champagne. Mimosas are a staple beverage when it comes to brunch, so many of us consider them to be "special occasion" drinks. However, if you have some extra champagne lying around from your graduation party, why not mix it with some OJ?

3. Rum and Coke

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My personal favorite drink is the classic rum and Coke. No fancy names, no hidden ingredients: it's just rum and Coke. The amount of rum flavor in your drink can be varied with how much Coke you put in, and the mixture of flavors is complimentary. Rum and Coke is my go-to drink for going out, and it never gets old. This is a great drink to have while outside during the golden hour and getting your daily dose of vitamin D.

4. Margarita

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Margaritas from scratch sound complicated. Like, really complicated. Lucky for you, margarita mix is pre-made and only requires tequila! You can buy margarita mix at your local grocery store, and as you'll soon find out, there are many different flavors to choose from besides just "plain margarita". Personally, I recommend a strawberry or mango margarita. These drinks can also be enjoyed frozen or on the rocks (with plain ice).

5. Vodka Tonic

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This is my grandma's favorite drink. Vodka and tonic water mix together to create a unique, slightly spiced taste that will make vodka more tolerable for you. Of course, you can always add some simple syrup into the mix if you want to sweeten it up a bit. Vodka tonics are not to everyone's taste, but don't knock it till you try it!

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5 Alcoholic Drinks That Require No Effort And Are Easy To Make At Home

Missing the bar? A lot of us are, too. Lucky for you, most liquor stores remain open during the lockdowns.

In This Article:

1. Screwdriver

2. Mimosa

3. Rum and Coke

4. Margarita

5. Vodka Tonic

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You can't just go to your room to take a nap in the middle of your classes.

Having to spend all your extra cash on gas for your car.

Speaking of money, you probably don't have a meal plan so you're forced to scrounge up some change or mooch off of your friends.

It can be harder to maintain the friendships you make with people from class.

Finding a parking spot.

It can be harder to be involved on campus because between your one, two, or three jobs and school you don't have much free time.

When you try to be super involved on campus, it can kill your sleep schedule.

It's impossible to do homework at home, but staying on campus isn't an option sometimes.

There are surveys and events that you can't participate in because you're a commuter.

Group projects are the bane of your existence.

Traffic.

Your backpack rivals that of a survivalist trekking in the woods.

Driving all the way to campus to find a note on the door of your classroom saying class was cancelled.

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

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Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

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"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

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