“Vodka is known to be the best alcoholic beverage for the most minimal hangover. Gin, light rum and white wine are runner-ups—with brandy and whiskey being at the bottom of the list.
Other drinks that can alleviate your hangover include water, coconut water, green and fruit juices and smoothies, bone broth, teas, coffee, and miso soup. If you're suffering from a hangover, you should avoid drinking alcohol, beverages with added sugars, and salty drinks.
Surprisingly, -- because hard liquor is more alcoholic than wine or beer, some people can drink vodka or gin (the crystal clear, light liquors) without developing a headache but cannot drink red wine, beer or the amber-colored hard liquors (rum, and the ever-gentle tequila).
Why is vodka the best drink for avoiding hangovers? Vodka is 40% alcohol mixed with water. A study by the British Medical Journal noted that vodka is the least likely spirit to result in a hangover because it is pure and contains no congeners.
But a study by the British Medical Journal found that vodka is actually the least likely drink to give you a hangover: it's so pure that it contains virtually no congeners. Mixing vodka with soda or fruit juice is ideal, as sugary soft drinks can contribute to a headache the morning after the night before.
Slow your pace: Drink alcohol at a slower rate, perhaps taking a drink of water between each alcoholic drink. This will ensure that you are better hydrated. Sweeten up: Eating honey before drinking alcohol can reduce the chances of getting a headache due to the high levels of vitamin B6 found within it.
"A glass of water when you first wake up will help you rehydrate from the night before," says Beaver. "If you got to the point of vomiting, drinking Gatorade and Pedialyte are good choices to help replenish the lost electrolytes."
Worst: Caffeine
“Alcohol can cause gastroesophageal reflux, so it may be helpful to avoid foods that can further trigger heartburn, such as caffeine, acidic foods, spicy foods, and mint,” says Dr. Kuo.
Dark drinks, like red wine and bourbon, have more congeners than light ones and there are several studies to show that for a given level of blood alcohol, dark drinks produce worse hangovers.
You are going to need a drink that is not too heavy when it comes to ABV (alcohol by volume) is critical here. The lower the better. So drinking a beer (typically between 4-7%) or a low ABV wine can mean the difference between making the entire day and having your friends put you in a taxi and send you home.
Distilled liquors on the rocks are best
With sugary and bubbly drinks off the table, you're left with the hard stuff: distilled liquors such as gin, vodka, tequila, or whiskey. If you don't mind the taste of liquor, try your favorite spirit on the rocks.
Typical symptoms include fatigue, weakness, thirst, headache, muscle aches, nausea, stomach pain, vertigo, sensitivity to light and sound, anxiety, irritability, sweating, and increased blood pressure.
A genetic variation that affects the way alcohol is metabolized may make some people flush, sweat or become ill after drinking even a small amount of alcohol. Factors that may make a hangover more likely or severe include: Drinking on an empty stomach.
A hungover type feeling is very often the first sign of dehydration. If you didn't drink enough fluids the day before, start catching up at the first sign of feeling unwell. Wake up and drink a full glass of water before you even have a morning cup of coffee. Then space glasses of water evenly throughout the day.
Eating bland foods with complex carbohydrates, such as toast or crackers. You'll boost low blood sugar levels and reduce nausea. Drinking water, juice, broth and other non-alcohol beverages to reduce dehydration. Getting sleep to counteract fatigue.