Responsible Drinking Tips
Practice safe sexy drinking with these six smart tips.
- Throwing a party? Collect car keys at the door when guests arrive. Make it the price of admission, don't take no for an answer and don't return keys to anyone whose driving ability is impaired. Call a cab or a designated driver. Or let your friends crash on your couch.
- Serve measured cocktails using a shot glass like pro bartenders do. The drinks will taste better and you'll control the amount of alcohol served.
- Offer one drink at a time per person and never force alcohol on anyone. Be sure to have plenty of non-alcoholic beverage choices like fresh-squeezed Sunkist fruit juices, too.
- Never drink on an empty stomach. Nibble carbohydrate- and protein-rich snacks like cheese, crackers, nuts and those little cocktail weenies.
- Good rule of thumb: one alcoholic beverage per hour, chased with a big glass of water.
- Stop serving alcoholic beverages about an hour before your party breaks up. Bring out the fresh squeezed citrus juices, mineral waters, coffee and dessert.
