How To Drink Responsibly During The Hot Weather

In case you were unaware, it’s hot out there, and is going to be especially so until late tomorrow:

A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EDT TUESDAY…. A HEAT ADVISORY IS ISSUED FOR NEW YORK CITY WHEN THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY IS EXPECTED TO MAKE IT FEEL LIKE IT IS AT LEAST 95 DEGREES FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS…OR 100 DEGREES FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN POSSIBLE…RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.

Hydration is important! Those of you who need to maintain a certain level of alcohol in your system to prevent convulsions are advised to alternate your drinks with a glass of water or beer. Ice, while usually frowned upon, is permitted in situations like this one. Painful though it may be, try to restrict yourself to “mixed” drinks, like bourbon and branch, vodka and soda or gin with a cider chaser. No one will judge you. At least not until the heat index drops back down into the 80’s.

Photo by skampy