Post #28782 by TikiMaxton on Mon, Mar 31, 2003 8:05 PM

My favorite trick to use on a night when I know I'm going to be tempted to drink a whole lot more than the recommended daily allowance of alcohol is to force myself to drink a glass of water (8 oz or more) between EVERY cocktail - no exceptions. This makes it impossible to drink as much as I might otherwise, it helps to cleanse my system, minimizes hangovers and gives me an excuse to get up and walk around every 20 minutes or so. Not recommended in for establishments that have unpleasant restrooms, but a nice way to get to know the valet in those swanky joints that have 'em...