The old saying ‘wine before liquor, you’ll be sicker’ is a misdirection. If you’re going to mix alcohol types, starting with wine before moving to liquor is generally the more controlled approach. The order itself isn’t the primary culprit for a bad night; it’s the total volume, the speed of consumption, and your body’s ability […]
A standard 5 oz (147ml) pour of a dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon can easily pack around 125 calories, which is often more than a 12 oz (355ml) can of many light beers. This immediately flips the common assumption that wine is always the lighter choice. In a head-to-head comparison, when looking at typical […]
Zero Calorie Alcoholic Beverages: The Truth & Your Closest Options No alcoholic beverage is truly zero calorie, because alcohol itself contains calories. However, if your goal is the absolute lowest calorie alcoholic drink available, your best bet is an unflavored spirit combined with a zero-calorie mixer. This combination minimizes added sugars and carbs, making it […]
What to Drink Before, During, and After a Night Out to Get Your Tomorrow Back Most people looking for a way to recover after a night out focus solely on what they drink at the bar. But the real secret to getting tomorrow back, without feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck, lies in […]
The simplest way to eat on drinking days without feeling restricted is to abandon the idea of restriction altogether. Instead, prioritize nutrient-dense, satisfying foods (think protein and fiber) in your meals leading up to your drinks. This strategy focuses on consistent fuel, preventing the rebound hunger and poor choices that come from trying to ‘save’ […]
There’s a specific kind of resignation that settles in when you scan a hotel bar’s beer list. It’s often a predictable, sometimes overpriced collection of the usual suspects, occasionally spiced with a token “local craft” that might be anything from surprisingly good to an unfortunate experiment. But if you want to avoid disappointment and reliably […]
The clink of glass against glass. The head blooming just so, the aroma swirling up to meet you before the first sip even hits your tongue. If you’re wondering which beer glass types truly matter, and which one is the most versatile workhorse for a craft beer drinker, the answer is the Tulip glass. It’s […]