Red Rover, Red Rover, Send Hangover Over

     When running a wine store, you obviously engage in many discussions about drinking and the effects of drinking. Everyone has their legendary drunk story and nearly everyone has their own personal hangover cure. We've heard everything from butter and egg sandwiches to peanut butter and a Camel Light (personally, I don't think you can beat a French Dip Melt from Dave's down the street). And many customers claim super-human abilities like:

- I can drink white wine all night and not get a hangover

- it is impossible for me to get a sake hangover

- if I drink two glasses I get a hangover, but I'm fine if I drink more than a bottle

     Well, yes, it is true that some people are affected by the sulfites (1% of the population) and histamines more prevalent in red wine, so the white wine thing could be partially true. Though i'm guessing that pesky 10-15% alcohol thing gets in the way at some point. As for sake, yes, there are little to no preservatives used in most sakes and it is proven that preservatives can add to a hangover. But 'impossible', well.....hmmm...then you're that lost superhero that I've been looking for all my life....I'd like to be your superhero sidekick and I'd like my name to be "The Imbiber". As for the last point, it could be partially true. I'm WAY better at pool after a couple of beers, then terrible after a couple more so I'm sure there can be a sweet spot with alcohol as well.

     Have a hangover cure? Have superhuman tolerance abilities but only on Tuesdays?  Please comment below (and yes, this was totally inspired by a Slate.com article on hangovers).

 frank said:
Nothing beats a beer in the morning--well, nothing except social conventions.
March 28, 2008 11:34 AM

 Paul said:
After years of extensive empirical research I have found that certain reds are more prone to hangover inducement than others. It seems to relate to quality over type. Higher-end reds are almost always kinder in the morning compared to their more pedestrian brethern. Of course, consuming copious amounts of water and a couple of aspirin before one passes out is a key piece of the puzzle, as is a good meal prior to imbibing with zeal.
March 28, 2008 1:02 PM

 ursula said:
Whenever I get really hungover (the type of hangover when even the minor task of making coffee seems impossible without barfing), I've found that pedialyte pops make me human again.  They're like otter pops made out of pediatric electrolyte, and aren't all sugary like gatorade is, and you can by them in the baby stuff section at rite aid.  The cold ice soothes the vodka stomach, and the hydration makes the room stop spinning.  Greatest invention, besides booze itself.
March 31, 2008 1:03 PM

 April said:
I still believe that the best cure for a hangover is to keep on drinking. I surely don't notice a headache when I'm drinking a mimosa. Also try drinking a ton of water before bed and then give it a go with my husbands trusty cure... Get up early and go for a good 5 mile jog.
March 31, 2008 3:20 PM

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