Being in college is hard. If you live away from home, in a hostel, it’s even harder. You have enough issues worrying you – sleep deprivation, never ending tests and annoying professors, you deal with plenty. However the worst is lack of resources, and that includes hot food and booze. Over the years, you learn to cook gourmet dishes made of just Maggi and eggs, so why not classy cocktails? Here are 5 recipes that you can make in your housing away from home!
You don’t have to drool all over the giant Moscow Mule video that’s doing rounds on the internet. Instead, you can just make some at your own sweet convenience. A Moscow Mule is refreshing, balanced and can totally help you pass out after a late-night study session.
What you’ll need:
- 120 ml ginger beer/ginger ale
- 45 ml vodka
- A splash of lime juice
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in a glass
- Serve on the rocks
This will taste fancy, but it requires absolutely no fancy ingredients. Isn’t that every college student’s dream? Plus, you can make the most of all those iced tea sachets lying around.
What you’ll need:
- 45 ml vodka
- 60 ml lemonade
- 60 ml iced tea
Instructions:
- Add ingredients to any large mug you can find
- Mix well
- Serve with ice
First of all, this drink basically represents your life. Secondly, since this is rum based, you may actually be able to afford it. What more can you ask for?
What you’ll need:
- 45 ml rum
- 160 ml ginger beer/ ginger ale
- A splash of lime juice
Instructions:
- Mix ingredients in a shaker
- Pour into glass filled with ice
- Serve
This isn’t your average sweet, nice, fruity drink. This drink is every bit sexy and quite bold. For a drink that has so much sugar, this one will definitely leave you pleasantly surprised.
What you’ll need:
- 60 ml light rum
- 22 ml lime juice
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions:
- Add ingredients to shaker, shake well and pour into glass
- Serve with ice
This is as refreshing as it gets. Grapefruit juice makes it a little ‘winey’ and tequila makes it hella celebratory. Perfect for occasions where you have got yourself through a semester that you thought you wouldn’t.
What you’ll need:
- 60 ml tequila
- 150 ml grapefruit soda
Instructions:
- Mix both ingredients
- Serve over rocks
- Garnish with lime wedge if you are feeling fancy
