How to Stay Lucid While Drinking Jaegermeister

Jagermeister is not for the faint of heart. The full-bodied beverage can transform a fully sober party-goer into a crazed drunken animal with only a few shots. Luckily, there are ways to drink Jagermeister safely and without embarrassing yourself in front of everyone you know.

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Drinking Responsibly Throughout The Night

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Drink water. Alcohol dehydrates you, and since Jagermeister has such high alcohol by volume, it dehydrates you very quickly. Try alternating a full glass of water with every drink of Jager you take. The water will slow down the dehydration process and keep you from getting too drunk.^{[1]XResearch source}
- Understand that because you are drinking so much water, you will be running to the bathroom quite frequently.
- The more alcohol you drink, the less water you will remember to consume. Drink a couple glasses of water before you start drinking alcohol to help level the playing field.
- If a room is especially warm, you may find yourself dehydrated sooner rather than later. If you’re sweating more than you normally do, drink even more water to avoid becoming too drunk.
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Increase your electrolytes. Going to the bathroom frequently doesn’t just dehydrate your body – it also depletes it of necessary nutrients. This loss of nutrients is partially responsible for the hangover you feel the next day. To counteract this, drink plenty of electrolytes while drinking Jagermeister.^{[2]XResearch source}
- Keep packets of Emergen-C handy, so you can mix them into water and drink them between glasses of Jager.
- Buy a bottle of Gatorade and chug that between drinks of Jager.
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Drink your Jagermeister from a straight glass. Drinking from a curved or round glass can result in you drinking more alcohol, because it’s tougher to gauge how much alcohol you’ve consumed. Keep track of how many drinks you’ve had (and if you can, how many ounces are in each drink). This will keep you from drinking too much too quickly.^{[3]XResearch source}
- Standard drink size for Jagermeister is usually 1.5 fluid ounces.^{[4]XResearch source}
- Standard drink size for a glass of wine is 5 fluid ounces. For beer, it's 12 ounces.
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Drink your Jagermeister straight up. Ask for your Jagermeister neat or on the rocks. Mixing Jager with sugar will only increase your chances of getting dehydrated. And if you are drinking Jagermeister, stick to Jagermeister. Mixing different types of alcohol is the easiest way to get sick or too drunk.
- If you plan on mixing your Jager with sugary drinks, decrease your sugar intake earlier in the day to help your body maintain balance.^{[5]XResearch source}
- Sugary drinks go down easier and faster, so removing sugar from your drink is a great way to help nurse your drink longer.
- Jagermeister is a German digestive, meaning it's intended to be drunk after a meal and helps digestion, while an aperitif is suitable before a meal.
- Jager is a unique blend of flavors and is best served chilled straight up, over ice, or from the bottle.
- You can keep a bottle in the freezer and use it as cold as possible.
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Limit the amount you drink. Moderate drinking for men is described as 2 drinks per day and 14 drinks per week. For women, moderate drinking consists of 1 drink per day and 7 drinks per week. Decide ahead of time how buzzed you want to get while drinking, set a concrete number of drinks you're allowed to have and stick to that number.^{[6]XResearch source}
- No-risk drinking for men consists of 3-4 drinks per day. For women, it's 2-3 drinks per day.
- Low-risk drinking for men consists of 5-7 drinks per day. For women, it's 4-5 drinks per day.
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Preparing to Drink

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Eat dry yeast. Dry yeast has an enzyme in it that is able to break down alcohol molecules, similar to how your liver metabolizes alcohol. By consuming dry yeast prior to drinking, the enzymes are able to help lessen the effects of alcohol, thus keeping you more lucid.^{[7]XResearch source}
- Try mixing the dry yeast into a cup of yogurt to make it more palatable.
- You can buy dry yeast at your local grocery store. Fleischmann’s is a great brand.
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Don’t drink on an empty stomach. Have a big meal before you start drinking. Concentrate on eating a lot of carbs, proteins and fats, as these take longer to digest. If possible, eat a burger or BLT, to help soak up all the alcohol (a sandwich with meat and avocado on it is also a great option.)^{[8]XResearch source}
- If there’s food available at the place you’re drinking, try to alternate between eating and drinking. Appetizers and hors d’oeuvres will be your best friend.
- If you know you won’t have time to eat prior to drinking, plan ahead and bring a sandwich or protein bar with you.
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Get a good night sleep the night before. The more tired you are, the worse your liver becomes at processing alcohol. That’s why when you’re tired, one drink will sometimes hit you three times as hard. Avoid this pitfall altogether by getting a good night’s sleep the night before you intend to consume a lot of Jager.^{[9]XResearch source}
- If you have time, take a nap before going out drinking.
- Avoid drinking caffeine while drinking alcohol. It will trick your body into thinking it’s more awake than it actually is, and it’s also a diuretic.
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Method 3

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Drinking For Your Body Type

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Be aware of your tolerance. If you’re a seasoned drinker, your body is more practiced at breaking down and metabolizing alcohol, which means you can drink more with fewer side effects. If you’re a newer drinker, the same will not hold true. Listen to your body and stop drinking as soon as you start to feel buzzed.^{[10]XResearch source}
- It is possible, although not always recommended, to increase your tolerance through practice and repetition. Make sure to always drink responsibly.
- If you take a break from drinking, your tolerance will not be the same. Be aware of what your tolerance is at the time, and drink based on that.
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Pace yourself. Drinking is a marathon, not a sprint. Try to spread your drinks out throughout the evening, as opposed to lining them up one after another. See how long you can nurse one drink. Take a break to order dinner or a snack. ^{[11]XResearch source}
- Pacing yourself is not only good for your brain, it’s also good for your wallet. The fewer drinks you buy, the less money you’ll spend. Try bringing a set amount of money to a bar, so that you can only spend a predetermined amount of cash on drinks.
- Try only allowing yourself one drink per hour. This will make it easier for you to remember how many drinks you’ve had throughout the evening and will keep you from getting too drunk too quickly.
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Drink for your body size and type. Different people are built differently, so it stands to reason that alcohol will affect different people in different ways. A 5’2” woman will not (generally) be able to hold her liquor as well as a 6’5” man. Don’t try to keep up with other drinkers; listen to your own body and go at your own speed.
- Alcohol absorption is dependent on fat levels. The more fat you have, the slower your alcohol will absorb.
- If your blood alcohol level is at .08 (the legal limit) it will take five hours for you to burn off the alcohol completely.
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How is Jaegermeister different from any other alcohol? Couldn't this article be used for any liquor?
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You're correct. However, in most English-speaking countries, Jaegermeister has a reputation as a party drink (compare Germany and Austria, where it's seen as an old man's digestive aid). This article was probably requested by someone who thinks Jaegermeister is particularly potent, and other people will continue searching for advice on how to deal with Jaegermeister specifically.
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Drink at least eight ounces of water along with a few tablets of Advil or Motrin to reduce your hangover before bed. Or resort to your usual trusted hangover cure. Do not take Tylenol or any medications containing acetaminophen after or while consuming alcohol as it can result in damage to the liver.
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Warnings

Never drink and drive.
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Any abuse of alcohol can lead to arguing, fighting, self harm and accidents. Drink in moderation.
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If you think a friend has had too much Jagermeister and appears to be in serious danger, call emergency services to avoid a tragedy.
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