1) Tequila

2) Kamikaze

3) Surfer on Acid

@ Blob

In light of the mild insanity that ensued during a trip to see Junior Boys in Manhattan this weekend, I’d like to showcase a favorite activity of everybody on the face of the planet: The Group Shot.

Tequila absolutely has to be #1 on this list because of the many varied reactions you are bound to receive when you suggest doing a round of these.. You almost always have at least 1-2 people that will turn it down for fear of throwing up, 1-2 people that cannot wait to suck it down, and then the rest of the group who unwillingly try to finish it without gagging at the bar. It doesn’t matter which shelf you grab it from, the Tequila shot is immortal for its ability to get everybody destroyed.

The Kamikaze shot could be considered a bit “girly” by some insecure individuals, but the fact of the matter is that while it does contain a 1/4 Oz. serving of Triple Sec, the Kamikaze still gets the job done due to the fact that its Vodka content is enough alcohol to give you an edge. Add a squirt of lime juice and you probably have the easiest, most widely-liked shot in the world.

Surfer on Acid gets the surprise nod here for the same reasons that the Kamikaze does: its delicious and still manages to get you shitfaced. In this case, it’s 1/2 Jager, 1/2 Malibu Coconut Rum, and a dash of Pineapple Juice. Now who the hell doesn’t want that?

Your Thoughts?

1) Ginger Ale

2) Root Beer

3) Grape

@ Blob

Firstly, I need to preface this List by saying that Soda, in addition to things like Cigarettes and Weapons, is probably one of mankind’s worst inventions ever. And for something that many people consider to be so unnecessary and minimally satisfying, Soda has gone and debilitated a lot of lives! The amount of sugar and fattening syrups in Soda is purely astounding, considering how much of the stuff Americans are known to drink.. So as with everything in life, take these pleasures in moderation!

Who knew that a byproduct of Ginger Root, one of the world’s most overpowering flavors, could produce such a mild and refreshing drink!? As with any other Soda flavor, some companies tend to over-do it (Ahem, Canada Dry), but 8 oz. of Ginger Ale can occasionally be an awesome experience.

Even moreso than Coca Cola, I would consider Root Beer “America’s Drink”.. So I find it disappointing to feel like this drink has lost a lot of ground over the years. Seriously, didn’t people love Root Beer half a century ago in this country? Who doesn’t dig a good float?

Being a most-stereotypical beverage (I won’t divulge) in this day in age can’t be easy for Grape Soda.. And I feel for it, because I grew up loving the stuff. While it is certainly one of the aforementioned criminals of flavor (this one in particular contains an obscene amount of syrup), I still find time to enjoy one when opportunity calls.

Your Thoughts?

1) Bud Light

2) Narragansett

3) Miller High Life

@ Blob

When given the choice, I prefer to enjoy a flavorful Craft Beer alongside a nice meal; I think most people do. But there certain situations that call for anything that’s cheap, light, and gets the job done.. I like to call it Binge-Drinking Beer.

When the football season started last year and I needed to cut down on spending in order to sustain the inordinate amount of drinking that would occur every Sunday, I needed to put down the Samuel Smiths and indulge in something a little less palatable, but a lot more economical. I settled on Miller Lite for God knows why, and I didn’t really mind it. That was, until I took part in a Blind Taste Test at a local bar with 2 covered beer bottles. After a single sip of each, it was blatantly clear to my company and I that the beer in our left hand had been superior.. And wouldn’t you have known it? It was Bud Light. Seriously. And the other? Miller Lite. I was totally shocked. But in any case, I’m not one to put up a front, so I switched to Bud Light and haven’t looked back. Conduct a Taste Test of your own! You might be surprised…

I don’t know what it is about Narrangansett that seems to get me in trouble every time I drink it, but regardless, I continue to gorge myself on it at every opportunity: namely at local dive bars or concerts, where a Tall Boy will run you an average of 3 dollars in Boston.. Sign me up for that, please.

Miller High Life also makes the list for purely economical reasons, as it is just as cheap as Gans in most places, if not cheaper. And while none of these beers actually taste good, High Life is totally palatable to me under appropriate circumstances (ones that call for Binge Drinking.) Plus, let’s not forget the real reason we typical drink these otherwise horrifying beverages: Money and Sports. For those, I am willing to sacrifice.

Your Thoughts?

1) Coffee

2) Orange Juice

3) Chocolate Milk

@ Blob

Coffee is the best non-alcoholic beverage on Earth. Nevermind the many outrageous tastes and aromas that Coffee makes available to us with each & every cup; consider the fact that it is one of the most studied beverages in the history of the world and continues to produce promising data regarding all sorts of health benefits. I am totally sold on this.

Not to be overlooked in terms of its own health benefits, Orange Juice has to be the most well-established Breakfast Beverage around, right? Seriously though: whose bright idea was it to serve O.J. without pulp? This is one of my all-time Pet Peeves (way up there with “Not Having Yellow Mustard.”) Simply infuriating.

Alright, I know there isn’t much to be said for the health benefits of Chocolate Milk. It’s just delicious, really.. And clearly a way to get the old bowels going when you need some provocation in the morning. Just don’t kill it with the syrup, alright?

Your Thoughts?