If you have
ever experienced the corrosion of your shiny new hip flask, chances are that
you may have spoiled it because of the beverage you have put inside. Now you
might be thinking that hip flasks could be used for all liquids, but this could
not be further from the truth. When it comes to hip flasks, there is certainly
a hierarchy of beverages and some basic etiquette that you should follow. Do
read on to find out more about the beverages you can put in your hip flask
without batting an eye and the beverages you should avoid keeping your hip
flask pristine and your health in top order.
Hip Flasks
Are Best for Hard Liquors
Some
experts agree that hip flasks are the best for carrying hard liquor. Yes, that
means gin, vodka, rum, whiskey, brandy, and tequila are all good to go. Such
alcoholic beverages will not react with the inner lining of your hip flask. It
is advisable not to keep any beverage in your hip flask for a long period of
time i.e., for more than a few days. Indeed, such beverages should be consumed
that very day if you want to keep the flavor of your drink. However, you can
easily transport alcohol that is not meant to be consumed. For example, if you
go on a camping trip, along with camping gear, hip
flasks are excellent to carry rubbing alcohol for cuts and scrapes or even as a
hand sanitizer.
It's Okay
to Put Water in Your Hip Flask
Fret not
teetotalers, because a hip flask gifted to you does not have to go to waste.
You can certainly – and without hesitation – keep water in your hip flask! Often,
hip flasks are more discreet, look classier and fit better than bulky 8-ounce
plastic bottles. As with hard liquors, it is best not to keep the liquid in
your flask for too long and make sure to wash thoroughly between uses,
especially if you have put other beverages in before.
Strictly No
Hot Drinks
Yes, you
read that right, hot drinks are an absolute no-no when it comes to hip flasks.
At best, they might become too hot to hold, and at worst, you might get serious
burns on your hands and lips and the steam from the liquid will build up
pressure in your container and your hip flask may get damaged beyond repair.
This is due to the single-walled design of the hip flask. So, if you’d like to
carry your favorite hot chocolate, coffee brew, or your mother’s tasty hot
soup, opt for a thermos instead! However, if you don’t mind drinking any of the
aforementioned liquids at room temperature, then feel free to use your trusted
hip flask!
No Acidic Drinks
If
you are thinking of storing some lemonade in your hip flask, think again. Acid
can corrode the
inner lining of your hip flask. Be mindful that drinks with acidity such as
fruit juices or even fruit cocktails would best be left in plastic bottles so
that reactions do not take place.
