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catbyte

(39,000 posts) Sat Jan 31, 2026, 06:08 AM Jan 31

Everclear isn't a challenge. It's 190 Proof regret with a literal warning label.

Ah, the memories of trash can punch during my misspent youth...

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Everclear isn't a challenge. It's 190 Proof regret with a literal warning label. (Original Post) catbyte Jan 31 OP

During the pandemic... PJMcK Jan 31 #1

Here in south Florida, during the pandemic, Everclear was the only pure alcohol we could get. Intractable Jan 31 #3

Ah, Everclear. Aristus Jan 31 #2

PJMcK

(24,985 posts)

1. During the pandemic...

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Sat Jan 31, 2026, 07:44 AM

Jan 31

… liquor stores in New York stayed open as necessary businesses.

Meanwhile, supermarkets were also open but they had shortages of various products including alcohol based hand cleaners. The liquor store we shopped at had plenty of hand cleaners because they mixed Everclear with aloe lotion!

Intractable

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3. Here in south Florida, during the pandemic, Everclear was the only pure alcohol we could get.

Reply to PJMcK (Reply #1)

Sat Jan 31, 2026, 09:00 AM

Jan 31

I bought 4 one-liter bottles. I still have two.

Aristus

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2. Ah, Everclear.

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Sat Jan 31, 2026, 08:24 AM

Jan 31

The base spirit of the tanker favorite: jungle juice. Also including Hawaiian Punch, rum, tequila, and whatever fresh fruit was available.

Stir, ladle into red Solo cups, put on some Metallica, and enjoy.

Don’t even think about the catastrophic hangover you’re going to get. It’s hours away…

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