Corona

I know what you're all thinking, "Corona? Everyone already knows how to drink that!"

Wrong!

In my recent trip to Mexico I discovered new and fantastic ways to enjoy this wonderful import! While the standard for Corona is to shove a Lime wedge down its neck here in America, that's nearly unheard of in Mexico!

Here's a couple of new options I highly recommend trying.

Grab a pilsner glass and in the bottom put just a dash of sour mix and then pour the Corona over top of it. This gives the Corona a completely different vibe and makes it a bit sweeter in my opinion.

The other option (and this is my personal favorite) is to get a pilsner glass, put a couple dashes of Tabasco sauce in the bottom of the glass and then add the Corona. This gives the beer a very serious yet refreshing bite. If you like Bloody Mary's at all you'll love this drink.

Even if you don't like Bloody Mary's you'll love this drink. Trust me. On top of the extra bite the Tabasco sauce gives the Corona it also adds a really pretty Red hue to the drink.

Don't knock it till you try it, it's the perfect drink for lounging by the pool.

Flaming Dr. Pepper

I was introduced to this drink last year and believe me, it was a trial by fire. This is one of those drinks that somehow manages to taste exactly like its name describes. Stupid Chocolate Cake shots....

Anyway, this is definitely a pre-party drink since it's not really safe to do with a ton of people around; plus it takes a bit of preparation. For this drink you'll need both a shot glass and a regular sized drinking glass. I strongly suggest a plastic cup since you'll be dropping glass on glass otherwise.

In the plastic cup fill it half way with beer. It doesn't really matter what kind, but keep it simple. You don't want to have to be chugging Guinness later.

In the shot glass fill it 3/4 of the way with Amaretto and then top it off the rest of the way with Bacardi 151. This is where it gets interesting.

Light the shot glass on fire and either blow it out after a couple of seconds and then drop it in the glass or if you're brave enough and don't mind facial reconstructive surgery just drop it in flame and all.

It should be noted that when you drop the shot in, beer comes flying out so this should be done over the sink.

Once you drop it in, just chug it! Once you reach the bottom you'll understand why they call it a Flaming Dr. Pepper shot. It seriously tastes JUST LIKE Dr. Pepper.

I would also like to suggest not doing too many of these like I did the first time. Chugging beer AND shots in quick procession is never a wise decision and before you know it you'll be blacked out face down on the floor.

True Story.

Piraat Ale

You will never find a better beer to drink on a lazy afternoon spent watching football or at a fancy dinner. Piraat Ale is a very rich Ale that has an incredibly aromatic aroma. This is my personal favorite and whenever possible I keep it stocked in my fridge.

This is a slightly more expensive beer and likewise shouldn't be gulped down like you would say a bottle of Miller Light. If you want to go with the classy approach there is also a goblet that is suggested you use to drink it with. For all of you wondering, yes, I use the goblet. Not to be pretentious but because it looks totally bad-ass to drink anything out of goblets.

The beer has a very distinct Orange coloring and tends to foam up very easily so when you're pouring it be sure to pour it against the side of the glass or you'll be waiting 15min for the foam to die down so you're not wearing a beer mustache.

You can either buy the beer in 6-pack form or (my personal favorite) the tall bottle that comes sealed with a cork.

This also comes with my strength warning. Be cautious not to drink this too fast. Not only will that be a total waste of a good beer this is on the stronger side of beers weighing in at 10.5% alcohol by volume.

Let me be the first to say, you'll notice after the second or third drink.

Liquid Cocaine

Ok, this one is close to my heart. This has got to be one of my favorite shots of all time. Not only does it pack a punch it leaves your mouth feeling warm with the taste of Cinnamon lingering long afterwards. Another up side? They're easy to make, none of this pouring over spoons crap.

To make a liquid cocaine:

Equal parts Bacardi 151, Goldschlager and Jagermeister.

(About 1/2 oz. each if you want to get technical)

When you're done it should look something like a dull or rust red with gold flakes visibly floating around. Then just find some friends and enjoy!

Be warned though, you probably shouldn't put away too many of these. If you find yourself taking these with ease, you're probably drunk and should switch to beer.