Sometimes, you’re in the mood to do one thing and one thing only: a tall, fruity drink with a cute straw, a sugar rim, and a lime wedge. You could either stick with your usual White Claws and High Noons or ditch your regular choice and indulge in some of the best-tasting liquors in the United States.
No matter if you’re a fan of taking a couple of shots, or carefully crafting brilliant, crowd-pleasing cocktails, these will look stunning on your bar, and be used over and over again.
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- Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
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As mentioned by the bottle’s label, Fireball tastes like cinnamon. It is great on its own and also pairs well with sodas of all kinds, fruit juice, and even hot tea. Any drink can be elevated with a splash of cinnamon flavor, right?
- Bombay Gin Bramble
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As your parents probably told you when you were younger: “Eat your fruits and veggies.” What they didn’t tell you is that your fruits and veggies also come in vodka form. Bombay Bramble is a smooth, sweet gin bursting with blackberry and raspberry flavor and will certainly amp up your classic G&T.
- Bacardí Dragonberry Rum
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If you can’t go to the beach, you can bring the beach to you with a good Bacardi Rum drink. You can never go wrong with the Dragonberry flavor, which stars a dazzling mix of strawberries and dragonfruit.
- Stoli Razberi
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The specific flavor of Stoli is perfect for making fruity drinks in the spring and summer. Spruce up your lemonade or tonic water with a dash of Stoli Razberi, and don’t forget the little umbrella!
- Effen Cucumber
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If you aren’t into fruity-forward vodka flavors, try out Effen’s light and refreshing cucumber flavor. I mean, it’s kind of like drinking cucumber water, just with a higher chance of getting tipsy.
- Don Julio Blanco
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If you are preparing your salt and lime for a tequila shot, grab one of the best-tasting liquors you can on a college budget and grab Don Julio Blanco for around $40 for 750 mL.
- Hennessy V.S Cognac
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Hennessy V.S Cognac tastes best on its own with hints of citrus, vanilla, and chocolate. Though, it is also wonderful when mixed with cranberry or pineapple juice. Plus, whenever you drink it, “Hennything is possible.”
- Grey Goose Watermelon & Basil
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It’s smooth, bold, light, and will make you feel super sophisticated– Grey Goose Watermelon & Basil. Mixing this with a little tonic or soda water is just divine.
- Johnnie Walker Black Label
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With Johnnie Walker Black Label, you’re paying for the quality of the alcohol. Don’t blame us if this kickstarts your curiosity about what various whisky brands have to offer.
- White Claw Black Cherry Vodka
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With this specific vodka, the taste is bold and it goes down smoother than smooth. If your fave White Claw seltzer is black cherry, you definitely need to add this bottle to your bar cart.
- UV Pink Lemonade
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UV Pink Lemonade is both light and refreshing, just in time for summer. With this lemon drink, you’re able to skip those lemonade stands.
- Smirnoff Peach
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This summertime fruit can shine in any cocktail or shot glass all year long. Obsessed with peach ring candy? Make this peach cocktail that tastes just like that perfectly sweet gummy.
- Absolut Citron
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Absolut Citron, aka lemon-flavored vodka, is always a go-to flavor to sip while the sun is out. A little goes a long way, so you could keep drinking all summer long without breaking the bank.
- Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey
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Want to try whiskey but are too afraid of the strong flavor? Then this should be your go-to. Made by Jack Daniel’s, Tennessee Honey is smoother and sweeter than your typical Jack options. It goes down super easily, trust me.
- Patrón Silver
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Patrón Silver is of great quality and worth the extra money charged at your local liquor store. Made from the Blue Weber Agave plant, Patrón is perfect when chilled on its own, or in a delicious margarita. The choice is all yours!
Enjoy these best-tasting liquors that I love, and don’t be afraid to experiment with new liquor products as they hit store shelves.
This article was previously updated on April 11, 2023.