Ah, man, I used to have those limon packets and all kinds of Mexican goodies as a kid. Growing up white trash in proximity to Mexicans has its strong points, I guess. I gotta say, I'd try that mix.

Good bourbon...and do not forget the part where I said "good".

another vote for wild turkey! just suck it up and chase it with some good ol' h20

While I almost always embrace brown liquor; for those weak of heart, you can also do peppermint schnapps and hot chocolate.

Too bad this isn't available yet

www.patsbcb.com/beer.html

Good whiskey is nice if you have the ducats, but there are inexpensive options out there which are a suitable substitute.

Early Times is about $20 a handle, and is a pretty damn good whisky. I like good bourbons, and can endorse ET as a quality mixer and passable neat whisky (it has a mashbill similar to most bourbons, but with more rye than average, so it helps if you like ryes.)

As a bonus, it comes in a convenient 1.75 liter giant plastic flask:



This can be carried in your pocket, assuming you have a giant pocket.

If backpacking or a bivy is on the agenda, there are a host of soft flasks available. I have a platypus version that has served well on many occasions.

Cheers!

Goldshlager!

or shooters of vodka, kahlua, baileys (equal parts) for a Blind Russian!

Oskar Blues makes an imperial stout called "Ten Fidy." It is 10.5% beer in a can. Tasty and worth its weight.

A mix is generally a waste of time. The best strategy is to get the cheapest, most potent, whiskey available, and lug the appropriate quantity into the woods. On occasion(when the gf is along) Nalgenes or Camelbacks full of wine work well too.

An ounce of honey shaken into the cheapest 750mL of whiskey will do wonders for the taste. We call it Elk Bite, I learned it from my dad's hunting partners. As a cheap shot/warming beverage I think it gets my vote as best bang for your buck.

Early Times!!! Glad to hear someone else likes this sh*t. It's my go-to for backpacking booze and it's "aged in oak for a taste worth the wait." For the ladies and "men" who don't drink whiskey, mix a little lemonade and water, and you have a tasty cocktail.

Laphroaig

For a good drink recipe start with one part whiskey . . . and enjoy!

Pocket shots: Single serve soft side shots.
www.pocketshot.net/news.php

Nalgene has a nice flask for repackaging proper stuff. Definitely go for whiskey, good at any temperature.

Why you would need anything other than a bottle of Pendleton or Bulleit whiskey* on a backpacking trip is beyond me.

• (Pendleton whisky and Bulleit Burbon, for the purists out there)

Oban. Anything else is amatuer hour
If you want to get crazy get some shrooms

Jim Beam Rye is the best bang for your buck. Mix it with anything and you will have to give up your Man card.

Wilsons "That's All" whiskey for when the bank-account is hurting, and any scotch for when it's not. I agree with Simon, mixes are a waste of time. Especially in winter...the burning sensation is quite nice.

Also, you can't beat Stewart's brand "Mountain Brew Beer Ice," for 2.99 a six pack. As many 'adults' say, it's an acquired taste.

Sounds disgusting, but there's actually such a thing as a backcountry beer concentrate: www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thr>>>

Just get some alcohol powder if you're trying to travel light. Everything tastes better when camping, right?

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_powder