Hookahs and how to make them taste better

Congratulations! You have 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 in awe of your newfound hookah serving skill.

For the twenty-one-and-up crowd, you can experiment with different types of liqueurs at the base, in different strengths. For example, shisha coconut rum (hookah tobacco) is always a crowd pleaser for the tropical minded. Peach Schnapps with Banana Shisha is the best fruit smoothie ever. (Always be careful when smoking hookah with alcohol, as you should limit the time you inhale alcohol. Before trying this, you can check 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 putting some ice in the base or even cooling the hose (yes, you read that right). The colder the temperature, the colder the smoke, the easier it will go down.

You can even use a hollowed out apple instead of the bowl. Hollow out an apple, leaving a conical 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 with the other serving suggestions is a sure way to spice up your night!