The Sporked Guide to Spring Break

Over the next few weeks, students and families from all over the country will be descending on places like Panama Beach, South Padre Island, and Lake Tahoe to celebrate surviving the first semester back to school by drinking and cavorting—it’s tradition! Whether you’re flying somewhere beachy, driving somewhere snowy, or staycationing with your favorite streaming service, the Sporked Guide to Spring Break is here to help you drink better and snack better before it’s time to head back to work. In the wise words of James Franco (as a drug dealer named Alien), “Spring Break forever….”


The Best Airplane Snacks to Stash in Your Carry-On

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Don’t get stuck with nothing to eat but a sad little bag of pretzels. 

An Anxious Flier’s Go-To Airplane Snacks

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Can’t kick back and relax at 35,000 feet? A fellow anxious flier has some snack suggestions.

The Best Gas Station Snacks

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If you’re hitting the road this Spring Break, be sure you know what to pick up when you make a pit stop. 

The Mythical Crew’s Favorite Road Trip Snacks

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Don’t snooze on the lime peanuts and hard boiled eggs! 

Cheers to the Best Margarita Mixes

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A bad Margarita can make a party go sour. Be sure you pick up the good stuff to pair with the cheap tequila.

The Best Bloody Mary Mixes for a Bad-Ass Brunch

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The hair of the dog that bit you never tasted more delicious! 

Every Flavor of Cutwater Canned Cocktails, Ranked

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You don’t need a fully stocked bar in your motel room—just stock up on these premixed cocktails. 

The Best Light Beer

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Low-cal, easy drinking domestic lagers are a Spring Break staple. 

Party Down with the Best Hard Seltzer

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We sipped more than 60 hard seltzers to find the best ones for your tall-can koozie.

Every White Claw Flavor, Ranked

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Which White Claw variety pack has the most bangers? We found out! 

The 10 Best Non-Alcoholic Beers

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You can still party even if you don’t actually party!


About the Author

Sporked Staff

The Sporked Staff tastes everything and anything. They are obsessive about groceries and finding the best of any type of food or drink, from frozen fried shrimp to Dijon mustard to gummy candy. And they're always on a hunt for the best new products. When they aren't eating professionally, they're eating recreationally. And often they're browsing grocery store aisles, just for fun.

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