How to Survive Drinking Green Beer on St. Patrick's Day
It looks a little funny, but it still smells the same. Green beer is a St. Patrick's Day pub staple, but its appearance can make you think twice. With a little preparation in advance, you'll be able to down a festive pint without trouble.
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Instructions
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Eat first. Before you attempt to drink any beer, green or otherwise, it's best to have something in your stomach. Avoid fatty foods like hamburgers in favor of simple sandwiches, soups and salads.
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Order light. Some people don't react well to the food coloring used to make green beer. If you don't know how you will react, order the smallest glass of beer. At most pubs, this is best done by ordering a pitcher with small glasses. That way, if you can't finish your glass, everyone else will pitch in for your second serving.
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Buy a beer you've had before. If your favorite beer comes in green, you'll have an easier time downing it. Adopting this technique will help you survive a night of drinking on St. Patrick's Day.
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Take your time. Sip your green beer rather than chugging it. Not only will this ensure your drinking won't get out of control, but it will also allow you to focus on good conversation and the sports game on TV rather than getting wasted.
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Finish one glass and call it quits. Green beer is a fun novelty, but ingesting too much of it might make you feel sick. Switch to your favorite amber-colored beverage or order something nonalcoholic instead.
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Switch up your green beer orders with water if you just can't stop at one. The water will help flush out your system and make you feel better.
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Tips & Warnings
Try soaking up some of your green beer with some nuts. The salt will settle your stomach. You also can survive drinking on St. Patrick's Day by ordering lots of appetizers and other things to soothe your stomach.
Green beer may be festive, but it's not a true St. Patrick's Day tradition. If you don't want to drink it, don't. Wear green to celebrate the holiday instead.
Do not drink green beer if you feel green. Drinking unnaturally green beverages sometimes can induce nausea, and no one wants to feel as if he didn't survive a night of drinking. If you can't finish, get someone else to switch drinks with you or take the loss and order something new.
