“Vodka is known to be the best alcoholic beverage for the most minimal hangover. Gin, light rum and white wine are runner-ups—with brandy and whiskey being at the bottom of the list.
To avoid congeners and reduce hangover symptoms, Ms. Elliott suggests you drink light-colored or “white” spirits like gin, light rum, vodka, or white wine. Vodka is one of the best drinks that don't give hangovers.
Tequila, cognac, and whiskey are drinks high in congeners. Bourbon whiskey has a substantial amount of congeners, more than most other alcoholic drinks. Drinking alcoholic drinks high in congeners can give you an intense hangover.
Because of its lower alcohol content, beer can get you drunk more slowly than other alcoholic beverages.
Water and food are your friends
For every alcoholic drink, have a glass of water or a soft drink (you don't have to tell anyone it's not alcoholic). Make sure you also have a meal if you're drinking. It helps to slow the effects of the alcohol and is (hopefully) also delicious.
A 750 ml of whiskey bottle usually has 40% ABV, which means that it contains a comparatively high amount of pure alcohol. One-shot glass equals 30-45ml of serving and is the standard intake of one person for a day. So if a person drinks four shot glasses of whiskey, it can get them drunk for a few hours.
One of the easiest ways to avoid a hangover is hydrating prior to drinking. In the 48 hours before you start drinking, carry a water bottle around with you and drink as much as possible. Remember, it's recommended to have 8 glasses of water on a normal day, try to double that if you're drinking!
Surprisingly, -- because hard liquor is more alcoholic than wine or beer, some people can drink vodka or gin (the crystal clear, light liquors) without developing a headache but cannot drink red wine, beer or the amber-colored hard liquors (rum, and the ever-gentle tequila).
This is because all alcohol blocks the action of the hormone vasopressin, which tells the kidneys to hold on to water and we wee more as a result. In gin, that dehydration effect is even greater because it's flavoured with juniper berries which are diuretic – and encourage the body to get rid of even more water.
Want to gain an edge over plain old water to treat your hangover? Consider reaching for Gatorade, Pedialyte, Powerade, or a similar nonfizzy sports drink.
Choosing types of alcohol with fewer congeners—like beer, vodka and wine—might reduce your hangover symptoms compared to alcohols with higher congeners—like brandy, whiskey and rum.
Alcohol poisoning is way more intense than the average hangover. It can also happen faster than a hangover – so fast that it often appears while the drinking is still happening. It's critical to be able to recognize and respond to alcohol poisoning symptoms as quickly as possible and get medical help immediately.
Sensitivity to Experiencing Alcohol Hangovers: Reconsideration of the 0.11% Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Threshold for Having a Hangover.
No food can erase the effects of a night of drinking alcohol, but the best hangover foods are hydrating and anti-inflammatory. Rest helps, too. Try to avoid greasy foods, sugar, and caffeine which can make your symptoms worse. Instead, stick to water and foods like bananas and crackers.
Dehydration is a major contributor to the hangover symptoms you've come to know and loathe. Drinking water before bed and hydrating thoroughly the day after a night of heavy drinking can help to restore your body's hydration.
A genetic variation that affects the way alcohol is metabolized may make some people flush, sweat or become ill after drinking even a small amount of alcohol. Factors that may make a hangover more likely or severe include: Drinking on an empty stomach.
Wagner recommends chugging water throughout a night of drinking, stating a one drink to one glass of water ratio is best to avoiding hangover. He explains that alcohol is a diuretic, contributing to dehydration, which can cause symptoms of hangover.
When Does a Hangover Peak and How Long Does It Last? Hangover symptoms peak when the blood alcohol concentration in the body returns to about zero. The symptoms can last 24 hours or longer.
For some people, even one shot of vodka may cause noticeable effects such as slurred speech or impaired judgment. However, for others who are more tolerant to alcohol or have a higher body weight, one shot of vodka may not be enough to feel any significant effects.
Most people become drunk after drinking two shots of vodka (1.5 ounces). To reach a BAC of 0.08%, which is the legal limit, it usually takes around five shots for an average-sized man and three-to-four shots for an average-sized woman.