Some people find it hard to say no. Don't make it harder for them. Don't pour doubles. Don't rush refills. Make sure food is available.
Food helps slow down the speed at which alcohol is absorbed into a person s bloodstream.
Avoid salty, very sweet or greasy foods as they increase thirst. Many people think that alcohol used in food preparation completely evaporates during cooking because of its low boiling point. In this study, a selection of recipes representing various cooking methods, times, temperatures and alcoholic beverages were analyzed for alcohol retention. As a rule, flaming results in smaller losses then cooking produces. Also, don t count on alcohol evaporating during storage.