Mixologists share hangover cures for the holiday season

With the pandemic still raging the year is coming to an end with a subdued holiday season Precaution is to be exercised but that need not be a buzzkill Many are turning to intimate gatherings at home instead of parties and events in public spaces If you wish to spend a night of merrymaking with your doublevaccinated friends and family but are dreading the morning after wersquove got you covered A big glass of water french fries or some breadmdasheveryone has a preferred hangover solution based on error and trialMidDaycom asked three mixologists to share the perfect hangover cures that will help you recover from a night of copious drinkingVirgin MaryYangdup Lama recommends having a Virgin Mary to cure your hangover blues Photo courtesyYangdup LamaldquoOne of the best hangover cures is the nonalcoholic Virgin Mary It is crafted with high concentration of tomato juice which has a number of health benefits on its own For instance a high concentration of the antioxidant lsquolycopenersquo helps fight toxins in the liver a chief cause of hangovers The Worcestershire sauce includes garlic cloves and chili pepper that are all rich in Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B3 This further helps the body break down carbohydrates and fats into energy aiding the liver in eliminating toxins Another great ingredient in a Virgin Mary with hangoverexpelling health benefits is lemon juice which is essential to soothing the digestive tract hence acting as a natural laxative aiding in the hangover cure Lastly drink lots of water to replenish lost fluidsrdquo explains YangdupLama mixologist and head of product at Jimmyrsquos CocktailsIngredients2 ice cubes150ml tomato juicejuice of half a lemon 6 dashes Worcestershire sauce3 dashes Tabasco saucePinch of salt freshly ground black pepper celery stick and lemon wedge for garnishingMethod1 In a tall glass pour the tomato juice over the ice2 Add the lemon juice Worcestershire sauce tobacco salt and pepper and stir3 Serve with a stick of celery and wedge of lemonGinger GenieTo recover from the effects of the last shot we shouldnt have taken Dushyant Tanwar recommends the Ginger Genie Photo courtesyDushyant TanwarldquoThe one effect of alcohol consumption universally disliked by folks is the hangover Body fatigue headache nausea dizziness thirst sensitivity to light and sound and the lsquosincerersquo promise that you will never drink again are signs that one has a hangover But here we are trying to overcome the effects of that ldquolast shotrdquo we should not have happily taken An easy way around it is to avoid alcohol with a lot of Congeners harmful chemicals produced in small quantities during fermentation But the label might have the calorie value on it but not these levels But for another reason that the hangover still occurs the things that can help one for sure is to stay hydrated eat a healthy breakfast get your blood sugar and minerals going and get some more sleep One can also try the Ginger Genie which grants only one wish relief from some of the hangover effectsrdquo shares Dushyant Tanwar mixologist at Monika EnterpriseIngredientsSmall lump of ginger1 tsp brown sugarOrange peels preferably tangerines ndash from half an orange 150 ml waterMethod1 Muddle some ginger with the sugar in a saucepan2 Peel the orange and remove the pith the white part3 Add the peels and the water to the pan and heat on a low flame4 Once it is bubbling and the sugar has dissolved strain and drinkClassic apple and beetroot juiceTo restore blood sugar levels Sasmit Manjrekar bats for the classic apple beetroot and carrot juice Photo courtesySasmit ManjrekarldquoA heavy boozy night causes a drop in blood sugar levels the next morning Eating nutritious and balanced breakfast in the morning will balance out this effect and help reduce the effects of a hangover We recommend having the classic ABC Juice in the morning Apple beetroot and carrot juice helps restore the blood sugar sugar levels and has infinite health benefits Some benefits include detoxifying the organs and further promoting blood purificationrdquo shared by Sasmit Manjrekar mixologist at Elephant amp CoIngredients1 medium sized beetroot rinse lightly peel and quarter1 medium sized apple peel core and quarter1 Tbsp size piece of fresh ginger remove skin3 whole carrots rinse and peelMethod1 Add all ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth Add apple juice if needed to expedite the process2 Strain out the pulp using a fine mesh strainer of a muslin cloth Press down using a rubber spatula to extract as much juice as possible3 Drink fresh This drink can be stored under refrigeration for up to a dayAlso ReadStressed about NYE Ace your party planning skills with these expert tips