6 Alternatives to Beer to Use in Drinking Games

Yes, they are more about having fun or making merry, which may explain why beer is often the go-to drink in these games. But did you know that drinking games can be just as fun without any beer, or alcohol at all?

As much as binge-drinkers of beer might have a somewhat contesting perception, here are six beer alternatives you can use in drinking games.

1. Grenadine with Orange Juice

Grenadine is sweet, so it's a no-brainer that it would be a good alternative to some of the most prominent alcoholic drinks. It's also a little bit healthier than alcohol or a drink made with high sugar, which makes it quite common at parties.

Especially for folks who'd rather not get drunk but want to keep the party going, an orange Juice+Grenadine mocktail can be a great beer alternative in a drinking game.

2. Lemonade

Lemonade has been quite a great alternative to beer for a long time, but not until the advent of the lemonade-based classic soda water. The combination of lemon juice and sweetened carbonated water is undeniably delicious and can provide just the kind of refreshment you need when trying to get through a drinking game.

However, since the carbonation is often used for some effect and not necessarily for taste, it might take a little more getting used to.

3. Flavored Sparkling Water

Besides being a refreshing, unique alternative to beer, sparkling water is also a great beverage to use in drinking games in general. The bubbles produced by sparkling water might sound foreign and somewhat "fake", but they aren't any less impressive.

4. Barley Water

As one of the more popular alcoholic beverages nowadays, this one may be considered an alternative to beer in some instances. Unlike beer, which includes malt, hops, and a fermentation process, making barley water may simply involve using ingredients such as pearl barley, lemon, honey, and water. Better yet, you'll still get a hint of beer's flavor.

5. Maltanatives

These beverages are usually great alternatives for anyone who'd rather not drink beer when playing some of the best drinking games like flip cup, heads up, fuzzy duck, or never have I ever. They're great for those who still want some kind of high during the game for the fun of it. But, really, what are malternatives anyway?

What are Maltanatives?

Well, by definition, a maltanative is simply a beverage that's not exactly beer but contains a fair level of malt alcohol. As you can tell from the name, it is often a blend of malt (created from barley and usually in beer) and may contain another kind of (low-live) alcohol.

The best part is that they still provide the crisp, refreshing feeling that you would have gotten from beer or liquor.

Besides drinking game parties, some of the best occasions for a malternative beverage may include the following:

• Outdoor concerts
• Happy hour treats
• Vacations
• Weekend barbeques

6. Shots and Cocktails of Other Alcoholic Drinks

This one is pretty close to the pointer above. For those who prefer something stronger than beer during drinking games, there's a wide range of alcoholic drinks to pick from. Vodka shots are known to work well for games like shot roulette, for instance.

You can also use wine, rum mixed with coke, Tequila shots, or any other spirit with a suitable mixer. The best part is that there are no rules here until the games begin!

Drinking games can indeed be a great way to have fun as you socialize and create memorable moments with friends, colleagues, classmates, and sometimes even complete strangers.

The best part is that you don't have to be a beer drinker to participate. If one or some of the participants aren't that into beer, this piece provides you with alternative beverages that can help keep the party going.