The 3 Paths of Mindful Drinking

Your new healthy habits shouldn’t go out the window because rosé season is here — let’s look at mindful drinking in practice

So when party season starts and we get inundated with requests for boozy brunches and picnics, what do we do? We take a deep breath and strategise. Here are a few practical ways to enjoy drinking without sacrificing another weekend to hangovers.

For those who want to control how much alcohol they consume, ‘rounds’ are an awful idea. You commit to one drink and then they keep coming like a rollercoaster of bad decisions, the only way off of which is a physical departure off premises. So to make sure that the contexts of your drinking don’t take you on a journey of automatic refills, make sure you drink slowly, appreciating every sip, and pointing to your half-full glass when the rest embark on the next round. Take it slow and if you don’t like your drink, don’t finish it — you’re not a dumpster.

If this is wildly different from the way you usually drink, the first thirty minutes might be awkward—but this too shall pass. Maybe come equipped with a few fascinating facts about sloths, and before you know it, people will let it go and you’ll be allowed to enjoy your drink on your terms.

This is a brilliant tip if you’re drinking at an event, a work do, or in a BYOB situation. Alcohol-free beers and wines look exactly the same as their boozy counterparts, but offer the peace of mind in that no explanation is required. Yep, that’s a beer in my hand, friend. Hoppy and refreshing. For those of us who aren’t keen on discussing our lifestyle choices, this is the way. Plus, most shops now regularly stock award-winning alternatives which leave nothing to be desired on the flavour front.

One of the aspects of drinking that makes it so popular as a pastime is the fact that one drink in, the feel-good factor kicks in and you want another. The ‘here for one pint’ afternoons that turn into long benders are in everyone’s story roster, and if you often find yourself in that situation you’ll need a system of prevention.

Reading these notes can feel beyond silly—having to mimic alcoholic drinks, finding excuses, hiding the fact that we’re not on a mission to pass out in an Uber... Is this really necessary?

The answer is no. You can 100% show up at a party with a bottle of water and do whatever you want. The tips above are a starting point for those who are re-evaluating their relationship with the world’s most prolific means of ‘relaxation’, whose damaging effects on our minds are often downplayed or regarded as ‘worth it’.

Drinking is a key aspect of so many cultures and things like ‘hold your drink’ and ‘work hard play hard’ are still part of our vocabulary. Changing that narrative into something that feels right to you is often a solitary pursuit at first—but judging by the success of brands and authors in the mindful drinking space, having a drink at a social event will eventually become the norm. A single drink, that is.

P.S.: a bonus tip, don’t drink soda when you’re going sober—the comeback from a sugar rush can be almost as awful as a hangover.

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