"Beer before liquor, never been sicker" may sound like a college myth, but it holds some truth. Mixing alcohol types can lead to unpredictable outcomes—and often an unpredictable morning after. Enter: the one-drink rule.

What Is the One-Drink Rule?

Simple: pick your preferred type of alcohol—beer, wine, or spirits—and stick to it for the night. It’s not about quantity; it’s about consistency.

Why Mixing Gets Messy

Every type of alcohol has different ingredients, ABVs, and mixers. Switching between them:\n- Confuses your digestive system

• Increases the chance of nausea
• Makes it harder to track your alcohol intake
• Can sneak up on you fast

For example, beer fills you up slowly, but follow that with a double rum and coke, and suddenly you’re skipping scenes in your own night.

The Upside of Sticking to One

• Easier tracking: You know exactly how many drinks you’ve had
• Predictable buzz: Less chance of surprises
• Reduced hangover: No chemical cocktail chaos
• Better sleep: Mixed alcohol often disrupts REM sleep

Tips to Make It Work

• Choose your drink before heading out
• Avoid peer pressure—“just one shot” often means three
• Say, “Mixing doesn’t work for me” (truth = excuse)
• Order water between drinks to slow your pace

Social Hacks

• Make it a personal challenge: “I’m on a whiskey-only night.”
• Joke: “I’m in a committed relationship with beer tonight.”
• Carry your own mixer or mini bottle to avoid switching drinks at parties

Final Word

Sticking to one type of drink is like staying in one Uber all night—it gets you home safer. Keep it simple, stay in control, and your liver (and brain) will thank you tomorrow.