If you enjoy going out and getting hammered but don’t really dig spending 50 bucks getting drunk at some random bar, there are many options available to you
First off, this is new secret to most people, but pre-gaming is crucial. If you live in a major city, cheap booze is impossible to find at bars. A beer can cost 5 dollars and mixed drinks more. Even at a cheap college bar, shots can cost 5bucks. What this translates into is dropping serious cash just go get a buzz going. Pre-gaming successfully is all about finding a balance of getting as drunk as possible off your own alcohol before you leave, while still being functional enough to make it out without trouble.
Secondly, bring a flask. Yeah, I know, that may seem somewhat shady or cheap to be drinking from a flask at a bar, but guess what - everyone there is drunk. Obviously if you’re going out for drinks and on a date, you’re going to look like an asshole, but this definitely isn’t the case here. I’ve done it a few times, and anyone that’s noticed has simply showered me in praise for the idea, slurring out promises that they’re going to do the same next weekend. If you can hold 5 or 6 shots in one flask, you instantly save 30 dollars. Carrying one between bars to maintain your level is also key, and it’s likely you’re going to have your drunk buddies begging you to get a sip on the way back.
A third and ultimate way of getting cheap booze is simply to make it yourself. A simple home-made wine can be made for around a dollar per gallon, and will get anyone drunk. The process is fairly simple, and the ingredients can be either bought at a grocery store or found around the house. All it involves is combing a fruit juice with yeast and sugar in a clean, sterilized container, and waiting.