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Borg Drink

What is borg drink?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Name blackout rage gallon[1]
Container plastic gallon jug[1]
Alcohol amount a fifth (750 ml) of vodka or other liquor[2]
Flavoring MiO, Kool-Aid, Crystal Light, or similar drink mix[1]
Popular setting college campuses[2]

A borg drink is a college party drink made in a plastic gallon jug, typically with water, vodka, and flavored drink mix, sometimes with electrolytes or caffeine. The name stands for 'blackout rage gallon.'

Context

A borg drink is a college party drink made in a plastic gallon jug, typically with water, vodka, and flavored drink mix, sometimes with electrolytes or caffeine [1]. The name stands for 'blackout rage gallon' [1]. It is popular among college students and gained traction on TikTok [3]. Sources describe it as a binge-drinking trend [3] and a customizable homemade cocktail [4]. The alcohol amount is commonly a fifth (750 ml) of vodka [2], which can equate to 15–17 alcoholic drinks [2]. While some see it as a possibly safer group drinking experience [4], others warn it is dangerous and can lead to extreme intoxication [2].

Documented claims

  • The borg drink is a binge-drinking trend that originated on TikTok. [3]
  • Sources describe the borg as a customizable homemade cocktail in a gallon container. [4]
  • The drink is often described as dangerous and can make someone very drunk. [2]

Questions and answers

How much alcohol is in a BORG?

A BORG typically contains a fifth (750 ml) of vodka or other liquor, which can equal 15 to 17 alcoholic drinks [2].

What is a BORG drink?

A BORG is a homemade cocktail made in a plastic gallon jug with water, vodka, and flavored drink mix, sometimes with electrolytes or caffeine [1].

What is a BORG for St. Patrick's Day?

The sources do not specify a St. Patrick's Day version, but the BORG is a general college drinking trend [3].

Sources

  1. Definition of BORG — merriam-webster.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. What is a Borg? The Gallon Jug Drinking Trend Started by Gen Z | Bottle Raiders — bottleraiders.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. What is a borg? — poison.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. BORG - A TikTok Drinking Trend — webmd.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Food