HOW TO DRINK safely – TapCork Fest

Make certain alcohol is consumed by those of legal drinking age only.
Make a list of taxicab services and phone numbers in your community.
Always serve food with alcohol. Good food not only complements the beverages your guests are consuming but it also moderates the effects of alcohol.
In addition to alcohol beverages, provide a variety of drinks including coffee, soft drinks, fruit juice, bottle water and non-alcoholic beer.
Never force licensed beverages on your guests. Spacing drinks can help guests stay within their personal limits.
Encourage moderate consumption by deciding ahead of time the amount of alcohol beverages to include. Consider how long your event will last and calculate about one drink per hour for each guest. A “drink” is defined as 1.5 ounces of hard liquor, 5 ounces of table wine, 3 ounces of fortified wine, or 12 ounces of regular beer.
Stop serving alcohol one hour before the party ends. Remember, it takes approximately one hour for the body to metabolize one drink.
Consider hiring a bartender trained in professional and responsible serving methods so guests do not pour their own drinks. A trained bartender will be equipped to determine whether a guest has had too much to drink.
Never hesitate to take the keys away from someone who has had too much to drink. Be prepared to call a taxicab or provide a room in your home for a guest to stay over.