Snow, Gatorade, Tea: What Can I Put in My Bong That Isn't Water?

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Dear Stoner: I saw a recent question you answered about the danger of putting oils in bongwater. It made me wonder: Is there any other liquid besides water worth putting in your bong?
Jamey

Dear Jamey: You can put most drinkable liquids in bongs and give 'em a rip, from milk to Jim Beam. Now, just because you can doesn't mean you should, but I'm not here to ruin a day of curious stoner fun, especially if you're new to this weed stuff.

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Distilled water is free of minerals, which can spot glass.

Jacqueline Collins

I've put Gatorade, fruit juice and whatever shitty whiskey was in my older brother's closet into my bongs at times, probably all before I was old enough to legally smoke. It's a fun, novelty toke once or twice, but it gets old fast for a variety of reasons. Not only can it be dangerous sometimes (see your oil reference above), the flavor impact is minimal and gets weaker each time as the water gets weed-ified. Second, most non-water drinks have sugar, which is a pain to clean after it mixes with ash and smoking residue. You're also spending a lot more to fill your bong with juice than water. When I want a smoother hit, I put ice cubes in my bong — made from water, of course.

Some bong owners have shared stories online of packing snow in their bongs, while others have talked about adding crushed ice — and some tasteful tokers have even added brewed tea. Perhaps infusing crushed ice with non-toxic flavors or aromatics is what you're looking for? Sounds like smoking a snowcone, which I'd be willing to try...once.

Herbert Fuego is the alias of a longtime Westword staffer. Send him questions through [email protected]