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 Noon seltzers 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. But whatever you do, try your best to avoid these very bad, bad boys, aka, the strongest liquors in the world.
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1. Ciroc Mango
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. Ciroc Mango is smooth, sweet, and doesn't have a strong alcohol smell to it - so drink up.
2. Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
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?
3. Grey Goose Vodka
Grey Goose is popular due to its trademark smooth taste and cool bottle. This French vodka pairs wonderfully with tonic and a lime wedge, in a mule, with lemonade, and beyond.
4. Stoli Razberi
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!
5. Effen Cucumber
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.
6. Don Julio Blanco
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 $25 for 375 mL.
7. Hennessy V.S Cognac
Hennessy V.S Cognac tastes best on its own with hints of citrus, vanilla, and chocolate. Though, it is also divine when mixed with cranberry or pineapple juice. Plus, whenever you drink it, "hennything is possible."
8. Johnnie Walker Black Label
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.
9. Effen Black Cherry Vodka
With this specific vodka, the taste is bold and it goes down smoother than smooth. If your fave White Claw is black cherry, you definitely need to add this Effen bottle to your bar cart.
10. Smirnoff Pink Lemonade
Smirnoff may be everywhere, but have you ever wondered about its history? Smirnoff Pink Lemonade is both light and refreshing, just in time for summer. With this lemon drink, you're able to skip those lemonade stands.
11. Smirnoff Peach
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.
12. Grey Goose Watermelon & Basil
It's smooth, bold, light, and will make you feel super sophisticated– Grey Goose Watermelon & Basil. Did you know that instead of going to Starbucks all the time, you could spend that money on 27 liters of Grey Goose? That's just smart spending if you ask me.
13. Absolut Citron
Citron, aka citrus, 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.
14. Ciroc Red Berry
There's something about the taste of this vodka that makes me want to say, "Cherry cherry boom boom," along with Lady Gaga. It pops with each sip and makes me feel classier than I actually am.
15. Patrón Silver
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.