Some individuals may be metabolizing alcohol as much as 12 hours after their last drink. Setting your own pace Eat, before and during. Try high-protein foods, such as cheese. Avoid salty snacks, which increase your desire for liquids. Avoid carbonated mixers or sodas.
Carbonation increases the rate of absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream.
Mix your own drinks , so you know what's in them. Caffeine or cold showers don't work. They make you more alert, but don't affect how your body metabolizes alcohol. Once alcohol is in your system, the rate of metabolism is constant. Alternate alcohol beverages with noncarbonated, non-alcohol beverages, such as juice.