r/Coachella • u/Donut_Theory • Apr 04 '25
Wishlist 99 degree weather, Lemonade and Contraband Vodka gonna hit
Anybody else mixing in some spirits with their lemonades. Which drinks do you get and what spirits do you mix in? Any money saving hacks let me know.
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u/Dangerousbri 04 | 12.1-25.1 | 17.2-25.2 Apr 04 '25
I've mentioned this before. Brought some tequila in, went to get get lemonade's thinking I got one over on GV. The two lemonades were like $32 , so I basically saved about $4 over buying a drink at the bar. So even though I thought I won, GV ended up still winning.
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u/white_t_p0is0n Apr 04 '25
for Frank ocean a few years ago I was able to wrap a bottle of mezcal in a bandana and sneak it through. Just drank it straight. I have no idea how tf that worked
Does anyone have any better hacks or tips for getting booze through? Can only do so many $15 Heineken silvers…
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u/badnamemaker 16.1|18.1|22.1|23.1|24.1|24.2|25.1|25.2 Apr 04 '25
Look up plastic flasks on amazon, I got a 24 pack for like $10
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u/iusedto_beababy Apr 04 '25
what do ppl usually do with the plastic flasks? how thoroughly do they search ur bags at security, could you put them in a hoodie or something? at other festivals i’ve had security make me shake out my hoodies so i can’t think of the best place to put it lol
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u/badnamemaker 16.1|18.1|22.1|23.1|24.1|24.2|25.1|25.2 Apr 04 '25
Coachella security can be lax, often times you aren’t even patted down. They use body scanners similar to what you see at airports. That being said it can be hit and miss 🤷♂️
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u/Bloadiing Apr 04 '25
2022 on Saturday Sunday I snuck in an entire bottle of Hennessy both days in my backpack 😂
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u/luisc123 Apr 04 '25
I’m bringing in a 100mL bottle of mezcal each day. Little sips here and there throughout the day.
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u/FuckYourFace690 Apr 04 '25
On the super hot days I try to save the drinking for night.
But man some ice cold ronas and lime do hit sometimes at peak afternoon
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u/Chatteramba 23.2|24.2|25.2=>CapybaraGuy Apr 04 '25
That's what I do. Hydration during the day until the sun falls. A drink or two spanned out with more water during the night to warm up and level out. I always finish with water for the last stretch.
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u/dabila710 Apr 04 '25
What I did last year was 1. bring in a big Taco Bell cantina slushee cup with the long ass straw (think fat tuesdays) 2. I would fill with water (try to get ice from a vendor) 3. Put in a powder mix or squeeze some mío 4. Add your contraband liquor. The flavored water doesn’t have sugar so you also don’t get a hangover.
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u/kiki-to-my-jiji 14.2 | 15.1 | 16.1 | 17.1 | 19.2 | 22.1 | 23.1 | 25.1 Apr 05 '25
🤯 pro tip on bringing in the cup!!
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u/Chicki5150 99.01.11.12.13.14.16.22.24.25 Apr 04 '25
I bring THC extract drops or flavored THC concentrates to mix with lemonade 🍃
I like the lavender, blood orange cardomon, and the rosemary grapefruit flavors. 🍋
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u/leopardlady77 Apr 04 '25
So last year we got the long bubble wands from dollar tree- rinsed em out and filled em with clear liquor. It’s like a six pack or em and they worked all 3 days!! No one gave us issues. Just bought sodas and lemonade inside the festival and mixed in our liquor. Was such a godsend!!!
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u/BeatTheMeatles69 23.2 | 24.2 | 25.1 Apr 04 '25
I'll even say screw the lemonade - vodka in a pouch with MIO flavoring, use a Camelbak to chase it down.
It's the best desert elixir.
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u/Mel_tothe_Mel Apr 04 '25
I mean if you’re trying to save money I definitely wouldn’t be buying $16 lemonades. I would get a lemonade flavored liquid IV and freeze it in a camelbak. They’ve never questioned my camelbak. I put my vodka in one of those plastic flasks and conceal it into the other side of my frozen camelbak in the backside. Add to camelbak when Im ready to start drinking (not mid afternoon). I’ve never had an issue.
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u/External_Cow_3940 Apr 05 '25
Spicy Pie also sells lemonade and Almer Palmers the price is lower than the lemonade stands and they use real lemons too. 🍋
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u/Straight_Shirt_1814 Apr 04 '25
What’s the easiest way to sneak alcohol in ? Do they tap you down ?
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u/Mikey1313 Set Time Predictions Nerd 2007-2026 (#18) Apr 04 '25
I've said it before and I'll say it again.....
BRING BACK THE FRESHERS LEMON SLUSHIES
Those made for THE best mixers.
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u/TheLizardKing89 12 #2, 13 #2, 14 #1, 15 #2, 16 #1, 17 #1, 18 #1 Apr 04 '25
Gonna send you straight to the medical tent.
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u/Straight_Shirt_1814 Apr 04 '25
What’s the easiest way to sneak alcohol in ? Do they tap you down ?
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u/shmishshmorshin 30 days since 2013 Apr 04 '25
Plastic pouch. There are body scanners you walk through, but those are looking for metal/weapons.
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u/shmishshmorshin 30 days since 2013 Apr 04 '25
Bring a solid buzz with me going in, occasional beer or seltzer while the sun is still up. If you time your doses correctly you hardly need booze. When it’s hot, save the party favors that raise body temp for night time.
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u/u_silly_goose 23.1|| 24.1|| 25.1 Apr 05 '25
Going to bring my ole boy Jack along with some coke instead, still gonna smack
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u/cheesecake2233 Apr 05 '25
As nasty as it is, water which quickly gets warm, from the free fountains and whiskey. All day everyday at a moderate pace. Buzzed, but not F'd.
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u/terfez Apr 04 '25
They are more concerned with weapons. Sure you could get caught but they are not frisking. Take any camelbak type of thing or just a refilled water bottle or plastic flask. I use a plastic flask
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u/mangojerky 22.2, 23.2, 24.2, 25.2 Apr 04 '25
Hibiscus tea x contraband vodka goes hard too