Quarantine Cocktails

Time at home holds a special place in all of our hearts. But let's face it, when two weeks turned into 20, returning to college seemed more like a need than a want. The truth is, social distancing is not for the faint of heart nor the sober.

So, this one goes out to those of you who thought family time was a pre-New Years situation. It's time to pretend you haven't been drinking wine out of a bag, throw it back to the Prom days, and take a gander in your Parent's liquor cabinet. If there's still a lock on that thing, it's time to bust out the ole' bolt cutter or whip out some bobby pins because it's time to take advantage of the resources in this liquor library:

"Quarantini" - Let's party like its Prohibition era because, well, it may very well feel like it is. Some Gin, some Vermouth (?), and you're in luck because I heard olives are the only thing left in stock at the grocery store.

"Tequila Stick it Where the Sun-don't-rise" - Rich with Vitamin-C, this delightful libation will float right under the noses (okay, maybe not noses) of your loved ones. Feel weird drinking before noon? Fear not, this breakfast beverage pairs well with Wheeties. And trust me, it also makes you stronger.

"Things are Going Smoothie-ly" - As a wise man (read: Drake) once said, "You can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning." Hence, another great morning option. Some frozen berries, banana, yogurt, ice, and dare-I-say "two shots of vodka." Your parent's won't know a thing!

"Movie Marathon Mule" - Settling down for another family movie you didn't pick? Your sister took your favorite spot on the couch? Fear not, this art-house, animated, silent, Academy Award Winning flick is about to get a heck of a lot more interesting when you pour something zingy and clear into your "What? It's just Ginger-ale."

"Puzzle Paloma" - It didn't take nearly enough time to dust these off and bust these bad boys out. A scenic river view? A map of the state you're in? Who really cares when you've been staring at it for 4 hours, and you still can't find that one edge piece. Grapefruit soda and a subtle splash of Tequila (shhhh). The pieces of the puzzle won't come together any quicker but maybe the pieces of your life will.

"On the Rocks" - This one is simple. Gin, ice. Repeat. Oh, nothing. Just staying hydrated with some water over here!

"Kiss My Hydro-FlASSk" - Listen, it's called a flask for a reason. We knew these things would come in handy one day when we lugged these around campus like we were preparing for the apocalypse. You'll be thanking the VSCO-girls for this trend because now, thanks to some military-grade, sheet metal, insulation technology, not only will these drinks be hidden, but they will also stay cold fOr Up tO TwEnTY FoUr hOUrS.

"Stop Wine-ing" - Little sibling getting the better of you? Your dog won't pipe down? Kick that corkscrew into high gear. The bottle from your mom's 50th or your cousin's wedding–the question isn't why but WINE not?

So...Zoom Happy Hour at 5pm EST, anyone?