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How to Drink Alcohol if You Hate the Taste

By Lauren Feld at Northwestern University

For many, drinking can be a drag. Whether you knock back a few to de-stress from the week or take down some liquid courage to approach your longtime crush, each sip can be a struggle. If vodka on the rocks isn’t your go-to drink, try some of these simple cocktails that mask the taste of alcohol and won’t leave you passed out on the bathroom floor. Combine…

3 ounces of vodka with:

• 4 ounces seltzer (try lemon or orange-flavored) and 4 ounces Minute Maid Cran-Apple juice for a lower calorie option
• Or 8 ounces Fuze Slenderize Tropical Punch or Vitamin Water Zero Squeezed if you prefer something fruity and fresh

3 ounces gin with:

• 6 ounces tonic and a splash of orange juice
• Or try it with 6 ounces ginger ale if you don’t want something too sweet

3 ounces rum with:

• 8 ounces fruit punch (to cut back on calories, try Crystal Light Fruit Punch Mix; or, if you’re feeling adventurous, make it yourself by combining 6 ounces pineapple juice, 6 ounces orange juice and a splash of coconut milk
• 6 ounces club soda, a splash of lime juice, a pinch of sugar and a few mint leaves if you’re willing to go the extra mile for a simple mojito