Backcountry Bartender: 5 Camping Cocktails That Will Blow Your Boots Off

meatball — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:50:54 +0000

I used to bartend for extra cash, now it’s to stay afloat. Since I love making drinks so much — and since sending out resumes on a Sunday should be illegal — I’ve decided to take a few minutes and share some cocktails perfect for hiking or backpacking. Now go get TrailSauced!

Do you have a favorite backcountry drink? Please share it with the rest of us!

Peppermint Patty

1.5 oz peppermint schnapps
1 packet hot chocolate mix

Heat some water, mix in hot chocolate powder, add the schnapps and sip away.

Grandpa’s Ol’ Sleep Medicine

2 oz scotch or whiskey
2 bags Kava tea (VERY mellowing herb)

Steep tea bags in hot water for 10 minutes, then add whiskey. Try not to fall asleep before getting to your tent.

Mountain Margarita

1.5 oz tequila
.5 oz triple sec
1 packet Gatorade Lemon-Lime drink mix

Fill cup with water, add drink mix and stir. Add liquor, stir or shake until mixed thoroughly.

Camper’s Kamikaze

1.5 oz vodka
.5 oz triple sec
1 packet Lime Kool-Aid

Fill cup with water, add drink mix and stir. Add liquor, stir or shake until mixed thoroughly.

Backcountry Bourbon Smoothie

2 oz bourbon
dehydrated milk powder

Mix powdered milk in 4-8 oz of water, add bourbon, shake or stir vigorously, thank me in the morning.