Trail Chef: Top 10 Backpacker Cocktails

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A better Warm Apple Pie recipe would be:

1 gal Apple Cider
1 gal Apple Juice
1 ltr Everclear
3 Cinnamon Sticks
6 c Sugar (+/- to taste, may start with less [or more] if you like)

Combine cider, juice, everclear and cinnamon sticks in large pot. Place over medium heat and bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add sugar. Stir thoroughly, until sugar is completely dissolved. Allow to cool. Pour back into gallon containers. You will need one extra, as the yield is over two gallons. Serve warm. And you may think this is alot... You would be correct, however it goes quite fast. Served warm, it tastes exactly like warm apple pie, hence the name.

Now that's a little slice of heaven on the trail.
Posted: Mar 30, 2011 Stook

You should try Apple Pie: 1 bottle ever clear, 1/2 gallon of apple cider, 1 bag of red hots, and 2 Cinnamon sticks.....Boil all in pot until melted. Chill and take some on a weekend getaway (goodness in a cup)
Posted: Dec 30, 2010 Dane

You should try Apple Pie: 1 bottle ever clear, 1/2 gallon of apple cider, 1 bag of red hots, and 2 Cinnamon sticks.....Boil all in pot until melted. Chill and take some on a weekend getaway (goodness in a cup)
Posted: Dec 30, 2010 Anonymous

Maker's with a dash of water. Sweet nectar!!!
Posted: Mar 30, 2010 Tyson

Don't forget Jello shots. Add jello to vodka in a ziplock bag and bury in the snow overnight. Delicious!
Posted: Jan 14, 2010 Stickman

I thought that tang+vodka was called a cosmonaut
Posted: Jan 03, 2010 D

Ultimate trail screwdriver is Tang and Schmirnoff (carry in a leftover plastic pint bottle); if on a long hike and need more for variety, pack a couple plastic 1/2 pint bottles with your favorite liqueuer flavor. For brandy drinkers, mix 50/50 your favorite flavored brandy with a plain brandy, like E&J, P.Masson, C.Bros. or Courvasior (sp?)--the mix will give you a higher-quality flavored brandy since they alone are only about 5% actual brandy (grape) product; be sure to have a soda or juice chaser with it, preferably matching the chaser with the brandy as you would food with wine. Of course, you could mix up your favorite shooter recipes at home before you leave and pack them ready-to-drink in plastic 1/2-pint and pint bottles...hey...come on, print off a nice label for them to give them some dignity!
Posted: Jan 02, 2010 Eric

I am a single malt scotch and Jack Daniel's fan and have carried a flask on most trips. We even had a liter of Jack shipped to us in a re-supply bucket while on the JMT. However, my son turned me on to a great hot drink. Strong Earl Grey tea and add a shot each of Grand Marnier and Amaretto. Great evening drink with snow all around.
Posted: Dec 31, 2009 Philip E. Ankrom

We discovered this one on our first trip. Hot Chocolate and Vanilla Vodka. The Vanilla Vodka is good for pure shots too.
Posted: Dec 31, 2009 Jim

We carry a small flask of port to celebrate on the days we reach the top of passes, such as Muir Pass on the John Muir Trail. We only need little sips, no mixing required, and we crave the sweetness it offers. We call it our "Pass-port!"

Posted: Sep 04, 2009 Jeannie

For weight savings, but still with some actual rum flavor, I carry Bacardi 151 and mix with various Crystal Light tropical flavors. The little umbrellas are optional.
Posted: Sep 03, 2009 Corey

Stag Beer is great. It won a gold medal at the Denver Beer Olympics. It gets a bad rap because it is still $12 a case...
Posted: Aug 31, 2009 JD

Best ever - Bailey's Irish Cream in your morning coffee!
Posted: Aug 30, 2009 Angelica

A small flask of Grand Marnier served 3 of us on a recent 2 night outing in the Sierras. It's the perfect liquid dessert that offers a touch of sweetness, but still has the kick of cognac to warm a chilly, high country night. Cheers!
Posted: Aug 21, 2009 Phil

Clear springs ( essentially pure ethanol) doubles as stove fuel low sugar conrtent mixes well with anything next to no afer taste.
Posted: Aug 21, 2009 Phil

Go hiking with 21 year old kids and you won't need to bring any alcohol except for your stove. Personally I usually just bring my 70 proof blackberry brandy.
Posted: Aug 20, 2009 Jason

On ultra-light trips, I favor Everclear (190+ Proof) and Crystal Light Lemonade. Most bang for the gram. Mix a shot with water and CL in your drinking cup. The first hit has an edge to it, but once past that, it goes down good and works fast ;)
Posted: Aug 20, 2009 Scott Etienne

Your are right - I am nuts to take the time to reply to your ignorant remarks when you do not even know me. I have hiked the AT and carried a 70 lb. pack for 10 days in Denali St. Park at the age of 50, and have numerous other adventures under my waist belt. I have seen and heard of too many alcohol related "accidents" in the backcountry that probably could have been avoided. Also, in case you care, I feel that we are too regulated by the government and have NEVER needed anyone else (maybe my husband) to make decisions for me.
Posted: Aug 20, 2009 Mike

I know the "Thin Mint" as a "Peppermint Patty" and a cup around the campfire on a cool night is a good thing. Or there is snowshoe grog which is 1 part brandy + 1 part peppermint schnapps, but is on the strong side.
Posted: Aug 20, 2009 John Fisher

mikey, don't be so quick to judge!
keep politics out of this...

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To Linda who thinks Backpacker is encouraging people to drink on the trail... You are NUTS! Probably a liberal who needs government and everyone else to make decisions for her. Next she's gonna say that backpacker is encouraging people to hike with eavy loads on their backs and this is dangerous. Gimme a break!
Posted: Aug 20, 2009 Mike
Posted: Aug 20, 2009 Joe

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