Unless you're abstaining from alcohol completely this New Years Eve, it pays to drink smart. An oxymoron, I know. One can always try. Here are a few ideas.
Tip #1 - Pace Thyself
The most obvious and the most often ignored rule of any prolonged New York New Year's Eve Party, proper pacing is essential to ensure that when midnight comes around you’re kissing your date/stranger of choice/whoever, not hugging a toilet in New York City.
Tip #2 - The Bottle Is For the Whole Table
Bottle service: always a good idea. Doing shot after shot after shot while your friends are out on the dance floor living it up: don’t. Not only is it a bit rude, it’s also a guaranteed way to have people start saying, “Wow, what happened to that guy?”
Tip #3 - Water
Superstitions about drinking water on NYE being bad luck abound, but a glass or two of plain ol’ H2O here and there can help you make sure you aren’t the first to go home.
Tip #4 - Eat Sensibly Before You Start Drinking
Indulge in a fatty piece of pizza, small steak, or al pastor taco before you head out. The fat will help your body cope with all the booze to come. Carbs will help keep your blood sugar high for hours to come. Yes, it’s a holiday. No, it’s not Thanksgiving, so keep portions sensible. If you’re going to a formal dinner, constantly refilling wine glasses and cocktails can make it difficult to tell how much you’re actually drinking, so try to keep track.
Tip #5 - Quality Over Quantity
It’s a celebration, so celebrate New Years Eve! Take the chance to be classy. After all, you probably didn’t get all dressed up just to drink the same thing you were drinking back in college.
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Have fun, stay safe, and have a happy hangover!
