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Bender blunders


When yesterday’s ‘why not’ turns into today’s ‘why oh why’, there’s not much you can do but get on with it. However, according to alcohol expert Daniel Ufland of the online whiskey retailer The Whiskey Mastersyour choice of drink can be a big factor in how tough that ride is.


Here’s a look at seven drinks that are likely to ruin your morning.





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1. Red wine


Red wine is considered a somewhat classy drink — you know, you smell it and swirl it around to look classy — but overdo it or you’ll feel far from sophisticated the next morning. It contains tannins, which can cause headaches, and histamines, which often lead to nasal congestion or worsen allergy symptoms. Then there are its congeners – chemical byproducts of fermentation that are more concentrated in red wine than in lighter drinks – which only intensify the hangover. According to Ufland, white wine is more merciful the next day and can spare you the same brutal aftermath.





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2. Whisky


Whiskey is a strong drink and works as a great addition to a steak dinner or nightcap. But if you indulge too much, you will curse every grain known to man. The dark hue and deep flavor profile in whiskey come from congeners – those pesky compounds formed during fermentation and aging. They are fantastic for the taste, but disastrous for your head.


According to Ufland, combining whiskey with plenty of water and a good meal beforehand can take the edge off. “A big meal can really help soothe the morning-after blow,” he adds.





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3. Tequila


Tequilathe sponsor of bad decisions and those of tomorrow yes, Dios mio, isn’t exactly known for its grace in the hangover department. It has a high alcohol content that makes you dehydrated more quickly and leads to headaches and a queasy stomach the next day.


According to Ufland, sticking to just one or two shots — and pairing them with a snack — can help slow alcohol absorption and save you from the wrath of tequila. “If you go for tequila, make sure you don’t skip the salt and lime!” he jokes.





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4. Champagne


The bubbles within the bubble are here to deceive you. Carbonation speeds up alcohol absorption, so you’ll be tipsier faster—and before you know it, you’ll be on a crash course with a hangover. Fortunately, champagne has a lower alcohol content than most dark spirits, which makes the hangover somewhat milder. “Take champagne slowly and do not drink on an empty stomach to dull the effects.” Ufland advises.





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5. Rum


Rum feels like one holiday in a bottle until the next morning. Dark rum in particular is packed with sugar and its ilk, making it your worst enemy. Lighter mixers can help keep sugar levels down, Ufland suggests, because “there’s already enough sugar in the rum itself.”





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6. Cheap liquor


Alcohol is not something you can buy cheaply; Frugal drinkers often pay the price with a brutal hangover. Cheap spirits are packed with a delicious mix of impurities for your liver to struggle with. These impurities can slow your body’s processing of alcohol, extending the life of your headache-nausea combo well beyond breakfast. “Choosing higher quality spirits with fewer additives and staying hydrated naturally can soften the morning blow,” Ufland advises.





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7. Beer


Beer may seem like a safe bet because of its lower alcohol content, but those carbs cause bloating and sluggishness. You can avoid the brain-wracking headache, but that doesn’t mean you won’t feel rough. Ufland recommends lighter beers if you want to keep the day-after effects mild. “There’s nothing wrong with a few light beers if you’re aiming for a more manageable morning,” he notes, but warns that heavier beers require some stomach preparation.


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