What other category of pre-made drink mixes should I test on here? Or are there enough more margarita mixers I missed that I should just do a part 2? Midnight Local KZfaq: kzfaq.info Midnight Local Audio: bit.ly/MidnightLocal Curiada: bit.ly/yellowstoneshipsfree Yellowstone: www.yellowstonebourbon.com Viski: viski.com/howtodrink Jose Cuervo Mix: amzn.to/3VHNUgi Monin Margarita Mix: amzn.to/42eVl19 Strongwater Best Margarita Mix: amzn.to/42veefO Stirrings Margarita Mix: amzn.to/44IRATp Mr & Mrs T Margarita Mix: amzn.to/3NJXZHQ Tres Agaves Margarita Mix: amzn.to/3NNSJTo Agalima Margarita Mix: amzn.to/3Mh0VL3 Barsmith Margarita Mix: amzn.to/3M658kl Powell and Mahoney Margarita Mix: amzn.to/3M4HG7e Twitch: bit.ly/2VsOi3d H2D2: bit.ly/YTH2D2 twitter: bit.ly/H2DTwit instagram: bit.ly/H2dIG Blog: bit.ly/H2DBlog Patreon: bit.ly/H2DPatreon Gear: amzn.to/2LeQCbW Canned Old Fashioned: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebKearR125yrin0.html Canned Margarita: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aaudd7OAy9aRj4U.html

The pattern seeking brain is starting to put together that KZfaq's algorithm must like when Greg puts "Hell" in the title/thumbnail lol

Thank you, Greg, for acknowledging that everything is made of chemicals. That's my biggest peeve as a scientist. "Are there chemicals in that food product?" "It exists as matter, so yes."

I’m firmly convinced that the reason there are so many commercially available margarita mixes has less to do with people liking margaritas, and much more to do with people liking the *idea* of margaritas. They bring to mind all sorts of things that are associated with them (island vacations, beaches, fun, sunbathing, all that Jimmy Buffett stuff). Every margarita mix I’ve ever run into in someone’s home bar is either long expired, or still unopened.

You know I just want to say that these Yellowstone promotions are probably the absolute best sponsorships on all of KZfaq. Most of the time sponsors just interrupt the flow of the video no matter how hard the creator tries. But the Yellowstone Bourbon add's are so well done that it's just like a mini bonus episode sitting right inside the main episode of how to drink. Kudos to everyone involved.

Ranger Greg makes you really realize how far this show has come. That would be a full episode back in the day.

Drunk Greg always cracks me up. Especially the episodes where he starts off tipsy/drunk

Hey greg just wanted to say I used to hate mixed drinks and cocktails. I know you'll never see this lol but just wanted to say thanks for being just a cool dude and just keeping it simple and approachable. Your tips like making simple syrup and using 4 3 2 1 ratios and stuff have stepped up my game to the point where I boast several of my own variations of great stuff. Thanks man. My favorite is a shaken white russian with heavy whipping cream, russian standard gold, kahlua, an ounce of simple finished in a glass with ice, a bit of whipped cream and cocoa over the peaks. its awesome and your channel helps people make drinks that otherwise we just can't find at most bars in town!

Super glad to see Yellowstone back as a sponsor. Literally the only ads on KZfaq I don't skip.

Theres a pretty big market for these actually. Theres a massive amount of people who think these mixes are just what the drinks are supposed to taste like and think putting 3 items together is both too difficult and not sweet enough. I dont understand it, but working in a liquor store you find its a large amount of people.

Not a pre-made drink mixes idea but what if you made something like "what if the state of New York was a drink"-type series where you'd go through all the U.S. states with maybe 4 or so drinks per episode. Something where you'd try to characterize each state in the form of an original drink. Just an idea :D

It's continually amazing to me that one person will taste something, note how horrible it tastes and a friend will not only agree to taste it too, but will at times asknto partake of it's horribleness.

Can I just say I love Ranger Greg?? Like I stick around for the ad every time. Yellowstone Bourbon is tempting me.

fun fact, Ranger Greg! while nearly all commercially produced macadamia nuts are grown on the big island of Hawai'i, they were originally brought to the archipelago by a sugar plantation manager in the 1800's from Australia. but, like SPAM, Pineapple, and feral cats, they're now a big part of the local culture.

I think we really need a “Death to Sour Mix” episode where you head-to-head battle different brand sour mixes to find the least bad one and then cap it off with “dude just use fresh lemon and simple I promise”

Hey Greg im not sure how well that Yellowstone compilation video did but whenever this round of Sponsor from them runs out i for one am absolutely going to want another one of those, especially if you remake your favorite or add one or two bookending the pre-recorded ones. Always happy to see Ranger Greg :) I hope You, Mrs HTD, and your kiddos have a lovely spring-summer. (We barely get spring here in Tx so its just hot and wet then just hot)

I've heard of pairing wines with food, but today I learned that there is a Margarita mix you can pair with weed 🤯. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Love whenever Yellowstone is one of the sponsors, always some of the best ad spots I've seen on any channel.

Hey Greg. If you ordered a lava tube in Hawaii you would get a pina colada with strawberry pure in it, also known as a Miami Vice. Also, a restaurant founded in Maui called monkeypod has a signature Mai Tai which is actually made with macadamia nut orgeat. They also serve it with a passion fruit (lilikoi) purée dolloped on top.

There are only two times i get EXCITED for sponsor segments. Tomska's Surfshark skits, and Ranger Greg. I genuinely bounced in my seat when I saw Ranger Greg. Keep em coming!

Seeing the intro: Oh wow, this must take a turn for the worse at some point Seeing the first mixer: Oh Nevermind that’s the just first stop on the pain train

Hey Greg! Love this series. If you're needing a new series for the summer, can we go back to tiki? Your first series on it got me into tiki and I love the drinks. Something focused on punches or party drinks would be awesome for summer party hosting.

My mom works in flavor chemistry and someone in her office did an entire phd on rum flavors to give you an idea of the complexity Greg is talking about

I love watching the episodes where Greg is already half in the bag, and halfway through the episode, it switches to an AfterParty episode

I skip ads, but I never skip Ranger Greg

Still hoping for that entry level booze video. I'm just building my bar and I agree with the advice to put the ingredients for the drink I want in there, but I still don't know how to pick which rum, tequila, gin, etc to make that drink good without breaking the bank. All I know is that the "standard" is sometimes "how college students get drunk for cheap" and not actually worth the price or "good."

I'd love to see some spicy cocktails. I'm constantly adding peppers from my garden (habs and jalapeños, no fear inducing) to my mezcal margs.

If I recall in the Margareta Matrix episode you found that certain combinations of tequila and orange liqueur, even quality ones, also created that tire fire, petrochemical, plastic taste as well. Would a different tequila give a radically different result? Greater than just the expect better tequila mix with bad mixer. Or, are they just inherently bad no matter the brand?

Eli Mason has a Blood Orange Margarita mixer, which does move the flavor profile away from the strict margarita. Mixers are, in my opinion, the way for the lazy bartender, you buy the mixer, you buy the one bottle of alcohol. And it's somewhat nice to just shake up a fast one when you finish a hard day of work.

I would love to know the science behind that burning plastic flavour in flavoured mixes/canned cocktails. I wonder if it's a preservative or something in thr citrus juice concentrate. It seems to be a very common tasting note in a lot of pre-made drinks. So common it leads me to belive its an "industry standard" ingredient

The red border on the thumbnail made me think I've already watched the video and I was confused

Hot damn we early for suffering today lads 😂 Edit: Gregs surfer bro vibe lined up perfectly with the stoney nature of the tres agave and by complete accident lol

drunk episodes are so much fun to watch lmao and you're really making me want to try the Tres Agaves mix now

I never thought I'd have so much fun watching a man get drunk, but here we are. Also, your ad segments are the best!

seeing ranger greg return in recent episodes was something I didn’t realize i needed but it is so welcome

Part of me wants to see greg review those horrible cocktail kits from Walmart you see around Christmas

There's a ton of Old Fashioned mixes. In my experience, they've been....fine. Typically they're just sugar and bitters with some other flavor, and call for orange. Would love to see a video on that. There's one by William Sonoma that's pretty good.

I LOL'ed at "Garnish with pine cones" when adding mint to the Lava Tube! Fantastic video all around though!!

"We go right up to the landing pad" Meredith is so funny

This was my first exposure to your channel and I have to say that I really appreciate the authenticity and sense of humor. Your self-sacrifice has earned another subscriber. 😂

I love it when Greg starts an episode a little toasted 😂

Your sacrifice is appreciated, Greg And Meredith.

It's absurd how I was legitimately excited by the return of Ranger Greg.

You should do an episode making food truck based cocktails. An elote, cheesesteak, tacos, wings, churros, pretzels, etc…

More Ranger Greg! An unexpected delight, I love these particular sponsor blocks

i feel like i already left a comment about how fun the ranger greg segments are but it bears repeating (and we love that sweet sweet algo-boosting engagement)

All the home bartenders thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Had high hopes for the tres agaves, not sure if i win or lost lol

I get that cotton candy thing sometimes when I make a margarita with Espolon and Pierre Ferand's. Very much into it and want to get it every time.

That Mr. Hand reference so natural and on point.

Margarita mix is interesting considering how easy classic margs are. Makes sense for high volume bars but I don't get it at home

Does anybody else get excited when Ranger Greg makes an appearance?

This episode makes me laugh because I work at a beer store and people come in all the time and ask if we have margarita mix. I politely say no, but most of the time I wanna call them stupid and tell them that it's not that hard to make their own margarita's without the mix. Seriously don't get why any of these exist.

I love how absolutely plastered Greg got you can tell he was feeling it big time would love to see more of the premix stuff

Dude of course you say the 's' it's Spanish not French 😂😂😂 love this episode. So fun!

Regarding the Yellowstone drinks…you could do a Haleakalā to contrast the difference between the two islands & volcanoes. If the top of Hawai’i is lush and active, the top of Maui quiet and dry, like you were on the surface of Mars.

Fun fact: MixHell are an electro house group featuring Igor Cavalera of Sepultura.

This show could reach epic status with a post show smoke sesh.

Reminds me of that Archer episode where he berates the waiter for bringing him a marg with sour mix and hes like "SOUR MIX? IN A MARGARITA? What is this, Auschwitz?? FIVE INGREDIENTS- Tequila, cointreu, lime juice, ice, kosher salt" and then hes like "sorry about the Auschwitz thing I'm under a lot of stress" and when the waiter says he's not jewish archer just quips back with "Did I ask for your life story?"

as you get drunker and drunker it gets funnier and funnier, then again im a few drinks in myself watching this

I've heard people talk like that California/60s/surfer dude thing you had going only. Appropriately enough to it coming from your review of the Tres Agaves mix, it only happened when these folks were stones out of their gourd. Like, flying high as buzzard nuts. And it was not an attempt on their part at a silly voice or accent, they just actually weedmorphed their voices into that accent. Perhaps the originators of the voice were under the same influence.

First view! Loved the ep! I'll never forget working at a pharmacy, I watched a guy walk in, open a margarita mix, and chug it virgin without paying. To this day it haunts me

Can confirm. Made a tequila gimlet recently with Morganthaler's cordial and I think I prefer it to a gin one now

I'm morbidly curious what your dump bucket taste like after an episode. Probably varies from episode to episode. In an episode like this one where they're all supposed to taste similar you probably just get an average of the flavors ( For Better or Worse), but some of the more diverse episodes would probably end up really weird

Yay, so excited to see Ranger Greg return!

Stoned Surfer Greg is my favorite Greg so far

Man, Tres Agaves used to be my go-to pre-made. 😂

Had another random idea. Yknow Jelly Bellies? Could grab a bag of mixed ones, pull two out, and try to create a cocktail based on a combo of those two flavors. Probably would've been better for Easter but who cares.

Loved the ep, love this format! Quick non-sequitor request tho: I had a gorgeous cocktail the other day, the italian job. Could we get a how-to video about or including that one? x

Damn! That copper still on the shelf during the Yellowstone ad is gorgeous

I'd watch a whole ranger greg episode where you make a bunch of drinks for the national parks

My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it.

Don't usually post on videos but it's good to know that the Jose Cuervo mix is what made their bottled margaritas taste like absolute garbage. It literally tasted like I was drinking the smell of rubbing alcohol and the one I had was supposed to be a strawberry margarita! To date it is the only bottle of alcohol I didn't feel bad about dumping down the drain.

Mixer surveys seem like a sound idea. The impression I'm getting thus far is that DIY is the best approach, but these sorts of mixers are found in any supermarket and people are bound to be curious if any of them are worth picking up.

Maybe a episode on those kits, like global cocktails where you try the mix and then make a proper version. That would be neat.

3:00, why one might salt a watermelon :D!, try it >P!

Big fan of fevertree elderflower tonic, works well with vodka or gin.

I have never looked back at the pre-made mixes since I came across your way of making a margarita. It's infinitely better.

My friend’s mom buys the Costco margarita mix by the CASE. She and her husband and friends all love the stuff…

British novelist Kingsley Amis wrote a book about drinking called On Drink (I think he wrote two more on the subject but that’s the one I remember), and one of his maxims is that a ready-made ingredient shouldn’t be avoided if it’s good. But it does have to be good.

I like to think that Greg reciting vanilla ice lyrics is a form of revenge against a world that has made his drinking hellacious drinks like these necessary. 😅

Our normal (my wife's) go to is Tres Agaves, but she likes a couple of dashes of orange bitters in there. Curious if you think that would make it better?

I was at a beach bar in Cyprus yesterday and ordered a margarita. He filled a pint glass with Ice, then nearly topped it with non-label tequila, threw it in a blender and topped it with LIME CORDIAL! Then, to make it worse, if that's possible, he doused the top with table salt, not rimmed, just straight into the top of the drink. I had a beer next.

I'd love to see an episode on layered shots. I made one for Cinco de mayo and had to med vodka into the grenadine to get it to flow and simple syrup and tequila to get the layering right because creme de menthe is so sugary

Missed ZIng Zang, the only one I ever use if going to use a mix.

How about making an episode on the drinks of deep rock galactic? Love to see what you come up with!

Ranger Greg is back🎉🎉🎉

Greg has made some great ads on How to Drink but I think the Yellowstone Bourbon ones are the best! Macadamia nut orgeat sounds delicious.

I like that greg didn't shake most of the mixes before pouring them and then was surprised they didn't taste good 😂

11:37 I need this chemicals rant as a short

Yes! Ranger Greg returns!

Watching this at 7am before I need to go to work was a bad idea, I really just want to sit in a pool with good margarita now

Best key lime pie recipe ever: 9" graham cracker crust, 28oz sweetened condensed milk, 6 egg yolks, 1/2 cup key lime juice (1 cup if using fresh key limes) bake at 300F for 15 min, let sit for 15 min, then chill in fridge.

I'm sure someone has mentioned this before but I'd love to see you mix drinks based off the ones in Deep Rock Galactic.

With the worldwide shortage of Chartreuse not going away anytime soon, Greg should do one to find the next best thing for a Last Word.

"Margarita" is the Spanish word for "daisy". The Brandy Daisy was a drink from the 1800s. Other Daisy derivatives include the Sidecar and the Daiquiri.

For years I didn't think I liked margaritas or daiquiris until I had ones properly made.

I've been trying out some canned Moscow Mules, would be great to see an episode on them for Summer!

Miss this channel glad to be back as the first view 😎

To what Meredith was saying at the end. When I was a kid/teen, there were these packets, they looked like hot chocolate mix packets but were for Old Fashioneds, Margaritas, Bloody Marys, etc. These were basically for that family member who didn't spend the full $10 on stocking stuffers that they set aside, so they got a dozen of these. I don't think anyone in the history of the world has ever opened a packet of these drink mixes, they just hang out in the packet drawer until spring cleaning when they get tossed. I've always wondered how dogshit these mixes are.