25 More Booze Hacks Every Drinker Should Know

Being a lush just got even easier. You're welcome.

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You already know how to shotgun a beer, get smoother tasting vodka with the help of a water filter, and how to open a beer bottle with a dollar bill. So, you've got the boozing basics down. Now it's time to take it to the next level and become an expert-level lush. Here are 25 More Booze Hacks Every Drinker Should Know.

Make ice straws for your cocktails using Ikea Plastis ice trays and plastic straws

Place a straw in each space of the tray. Freeze, and remove straw. Now you have an ice straw.

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Create a cocktail strainer out of a Mason jar

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Use your sneakers as beerholders at outdoor events

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Boost WiFi signal using an empty beer can

Get the full directions on how to turn your beer can into a Wi-Fi booster here.

[via WikiHow]

Use kids' floaties to protect wine glasses in luggage

[via Real Simple]

Drink Pedialyte to help relieve hangover symptoms

If it replaces a baby's electrolytes, it can replace yours too.

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Make your own grenadine for cocktails by using pomegranate juice and sugar

[via Cupcake Project]

Eat brown rice for breakfast to help ease a hangover

Brown rice is rich in Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B3—everything an abused liver needs.

[via Suite 101]

Calculate how much alcohol you'll need for a party by using a drink calculator

Never be forced to go on a mid-party booze run again.

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Increase your buzz by drinking low calorie drinks like Jack and Diet Coke. Low cal drinks increase alcohol's impact by 18%.

At least, according to one study done by the University of North Texas Health Science Center.

[via Guyism]

Conceal your liquor stash in a bookcase using the spines of binders

Make your dorm Grandparent-ready in no time.

[via Apartment Therapy]

Put a plastic cup of ice in a pitcher of your beverage to keep it cold and undiluted

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Freeze leftover wine in ice cube trays to use in sauces

[via Mommy Savers]

Open a beer bottle with an electric plug

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Use the lines on red Solo cups to estimate the appropriate serving size of booze

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Store wine glasses using a rake

[via All That is Interesting]

Make edible shot glasses using fruits and vegetables

[via She Knows]

Quickly flavor booze using cream whippers

For the full scoop on how to make bartender-quality infusions, click here.

[via Gizmodo]

Build your own whiskey still using a pressure cooker, old bed leg, and copper tubing

Slightly involved, but worth it.

[via Instructables]

Predict the amount of kegs, bottles, ice, and plastic cups you'll need by using the KegWizard calculator

[via Kegerators]

Make moonshine marshmallows to take hot chocolate to the next level

[via Food52]

Soak oranges with vodka for a boozy garnish

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Make clear, pro-grade ice for your cocktails by boiling distilled water, letting it cool, boiling it once more, then pour it into the tray while still hot and freeze

[via Drink of the Week]

Keep your beer from spilling by putting a CD on the lip of the bottle

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Keep bottles cold by placing them in the bottom half of a 2-liter plastic bottle filled with ice water

[via Sassy Chicago Brides]