Hookahs and how to make them taste better

Congratulations! You’ve got a hookah, and I’m sure you’re wondering, “What the hell am I going to do with this?” Well, rest easy, because here are some tips and tricks that are sure to keep all your friends impressed with your new hookah serving skill.

For the twenty-one and older crowd, you can experiment with different types of spirits in the base, in different strengths. For example, the coconut rum shisha (hookah tobacco) is always a crowd pleaser for the tropically minded. Peach Schnapps with Banana Shisha is the best fruit smoothie ever. (Always be careful when smoking hookah with alcohol, as you need to limit the time you inhale alcohol. Before attempting this, you may wish to consult with your doctor.)

But it doesn’t just end in the liquor! Have you ever tried orange juice? Apple juice? Mixed fruit juice? They all add a wide variety of flavors to tobacco. V8 Splash is also a crowd pleaser. To do this at the base. Notice how much thicker it is than water? Okay! Thicker fluids produce a thicker, more flavorful smoke.

Try placing some ice in the base or even hose cooling (yes, you read that right). The colder the temperature, the cooler the smoke, the easier it will go down.

You can even use a hollowed out apple in place of the bowl. Hollow out an apple, leaving a cone shape towards the bottom. Place it on top of the stem and sprinkle the tobacco. The tobacco should be layered in a circle around the inside wall of the apple. For this you will need a quality tobacco such as Havana Moassel or Al-Fakher. Cover with aluminum foil, and place the charcoal on top as usual, and voila! Mixing it in with the other serving suggestions is a sure way to spice up your night!