Tips for hosting a safe holiday gathering
CONFIRM GUESTS HAVE A SAFE WAY HOME
Make sure your guests get home via designated driver, rideshare service or public transportation.
OFFER FUN, NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OPTIONS
Try a hot cocoa, custom coffee bar or build-your-own ice cream soda.
REMEMBER: ONLY TIME SOBERS A PERSON UP
Be prepared to offer the sofa or guest room to partygoers who should stay put.
PROVIDE FOOD
Drinking on an empty stomach moves alcohol into the bloodstream more quickly, and intensifies the effects.
CFREATE A THEMED "MOCKTAIL"
Mocktails provide the same taste as traditional cocktails without the effects of alcohol.
CONSIDER GUESTS WHO DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL
Drinking on an empty stomach moves alcohol into the bloodstream more quickly, and intensifies the effects.
NEVER SERVE ALCOHOL TO SOMEONE UNDER 21
Mocktails provide the same taste as traditional cocktails without the effects of alcohol.
HAVE FUN!
Drinking on an empty stomach moves alcohol into the bloodstream more quickly, and intensifies the effects.