Happy International Hangover Day! Here’s Bartender Tips to Getting Through the Day.

By Isabella Cruz

We all have those wild nights that come back to haunt us the morning after.

 

That pounding headache will make us swear up and down we’ll never drink again if we survive the day, only to forget all about that promise the moment we’re feeling great, and our friends invite us out for another night of fun!

 

International Hangover Day is celebrated on the first Saturday in August, and this year it falls on August 6th. Poetically, National Beer Day is always the day before!

 

This year, we asked some Chilled 100 members to give us their tips for beating that nasty hangover. Here is what they had to say.

 

Bartender Shaun Williams at Jewel of the South in New Orleans tells us that sea moss helps massively. “Sea Moss Gel helps a LOT!” he says. “Whether you put it in something to hide the taste or shoot it straight up, it will make a world of difference. Sea Moss gel is healthy and doesn’t involve adding more alcohol to the situation. Bonus: It’s an instant upper!” This healthy cure can be found online, in health food stores, or vitamin shops.

 

 

Ulf Ekholm, bartender at The Pub & People in Washington, D.C. believes that ginger shots are the cure. “Shots of fresh ginger juice will do the trick! It seems to always work and there are numerous health benefits,” says Ekholm. You can find fresh ginger juice at health food stores or most smoothie and juice bars.

 

 

Another Washington based bar manager, Katie Stewart of Foo Dog shares that “A nice greasy cheeseburger does the trick! I am convinced that the grease soaks up my sins from the night before!”

 

 

Owner and mixologist of Three Lumps of Sugar in Houston, LaShan Arceneaux, uses a home remedy to cure her hangovers. “Iced ginger tea with lemon and honey! Boil a big knob of ginger in water with a couple of lemons cut in half. Strain and add honey while hot. Drink the concoction over ice to hydrate and settle the system,” shares Arceneaux.

 

 

Jenna Athey of Seaguini in Clearwater, Florida, tells us that her go-to is “activated charcoal, an offensive amount of water, and a Dawa tea (a tea made with fresh ginger, lemon juice, honey, and a sprinkle of cayenne). You can purchase activated charcoal pills, liquid, or powder from your local pharmacy or online. Remember to use activated charcoal only as directed by the manufacturer!

 

 

Bartender April Tavernaro of Nomad in Park, MGM in Las Vegas shares with us that “Coconut water helps to rehydrate and ease the pain.”

 

 

Beverage Director Julian Flores Torres from Mayfield SJC located in San Juan Capistrano says to “Get ahead of it! Best hangover cure I’ve found is to drink some Gatorade and take a Tylenol before falling asleep. Works like a charm and I have never missed work after doing this. Of course, you must remember to do it for it to work!”

 

 

Bar Manager of the 21st in Germantown, Louisville, Amos Gammons goes straight to food to fix everything. “Pepperoni pizza with anchovies is my go-to. The grease and salt make everything better and replenish my life.”

 

 

Also from Louisville, Karla Green, Creative Director of Watch Hill Proper shares with us that “unsweetened coconut water, chilled watermelon, a good sub sandwich and a little time in nature (preferably a walk on the beach) = all better! Hydrating and replenishing electrolyte imbalance naturally is key. When supernatural powers are needed, summon the Publix sub as they have significant and magical healing properties. Don’t ask me about the science, they just do. Reconnecting with nature and giving yourself the time for introspection allows for processing the events of the night before… brings clarity and reminds me that I probably need to get my life together!”

 

 

Independent Consultant, Paula Lukas from New York City says that “Alka Seltzer and coconut water are key. Alka Seltzer helps to get rid of your headache and it settles your stomach. Coconut water is high in electrolytes, especially potassium which helps with rehydration.”

 

 

Joan Villanueva, Bar Manager at Canopy in San Antonio goes for a more of a “hair of the dog” approach to fighting his hangovers. He tells us that he’s “been on a solid Fernet, Illegal Mezcal, and Mr. Black Negronis kick for hangovers and it’s been consistent. The little bit of coffee helps, the sugar gets me going, and mezcal always helps.”

 

 

Chris Morris, Houston-based Beverage Director of Kau Ba Saigon Kitchen & Aya Sushi, has a combination approach to curing a hangover. “Naproxen Sodium (Aleve) and as much coconut water as you can stand. Then Pho! Naproxen is chemically the best pain reliever for a hangover. Coconut water and Pho help with rehydration,” shares Morris.

 

 

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