Bartender reveals key ingredient to keep away from in combat towards Christmas occasion hangover
Christmas is here and for many that can only mean one thing – massive spikes in alcohol consumption. For a lot of people the booze can be hard to steer clear of during the festive season and, with all of the predictably busy plans that come along this time of year, many may be finding themselves arriving at the next social engagement with an already sore head.
According to a study for Trainline’s THINK campaign, 57% of Brits admit they indulge in booze over December more than the rest of the year owing to ‘seasonal spontaneity’.
So, what is to be done about this very Christmassy conundrum? And what do you need to be looking for in order to stay in tip top shape night after night after night? Over 68% of Brits have admitted to experiencing a hangover during the festive period – but according to the experts there is one key thing you need to be avoiding in order keep a spring in your step.
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According to Alex Harris, founder of London-based mobile bar and event service 411 Bars, that one thing is sugar. He said: “Sugar is likely to worsen your hangover for a few key reasons. “Firstly, a sugary mixer will undoubtedly mask the taste of alcohol in any drinks, likely resulting in your drinking more drinks, often spirits with a higher ABV.
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“Secondly, the excess sugar and processed ingredients usually found in mainstream brands (when combined with alcohol) do not make you feel good, which is linked to how the body processes both sugar and alcohol.
“One of the most common additions is glycerin, which is used by brands to give a smoother swallow. It is 26 times sweeter than sugar often resulting in headaches and that sore throat effect associated with hangovers.
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“For example, Polish vodka, by law, can’t contain artificial ingredients, and therefore is likely to be your best bet to avoid the hangover impacts of glycerin.
“Finally, sugar causes de-hydration, due to the sugar replacing water in the bloodstream, compounding your hangover.”
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