With the arrival of good weather, terraces fill up, aperitifs drag on, and toasts multiply. Summer invites us to socialize, celebrate, relax… and often, also to drink more alcohol than usual. But when September arrives, the side effects make an appearance: accumulated fatigue, more weight than you’d like, sluggish digestion, and a feeling of “I need a reset.”
And yes, excessive alcohol consumption has real consequences: it affects your sleep, your daily performance, your skin, your metabolic health, and your emotional well-being. Plus, once it becomes a habit, it’s hard to cut down. That’s why, at The Top Drinker, we want to share a smarter alternative with you: making hybrid drinking your lifestyle.
What is hybrid consumption?
Hybrid drinking means alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages without sacrificing pleasure or the experience. It’s enjoying a beer on the beach and then switching to a non-alcoholic one. It’s toasting with cava at the start of a meal and ending it with a chilled 0.0 vermouth. It’s taking care of your body while toasting life.
The 5 keys to not overdoing it with alcohol this summer
Start with a non-alcoholic one
Before ordering your first drink, try a non-alcoholic beer or a refreshing mocktail. It helps quench your thirst and reduces the urge to keep drinking.
Close the meal with a 0.0 wine
Dessert or the final toast are perfect for opting for a dealcohol-free wine. You have options with body, aroma, and elegance, without the effects of alcohol.
During the week, choose the healthy version
If you’re going to have a drink after work, opt for an alcohol-free alternative. You’ll sleep better, perform better the next day, and avoid creating a routine of unnecessary drinking.
Hydrate between drinks
Alternating an alcoholic beverage with a glass of water or a zero-calorie soda is key to inadvertently reducing your consumption and avoiding dehydration.
Have non-alcoholic options at home
Whether you’re hosting dinner parties or relaxing at home, having wines, beers, or non-alcoholic spirits on hand will allow you to enjoy yourself without overindulging.
The key is balance
This summer isn’t about giving up, it’s about making conscious choices. There’s a new way to drink—one that’s freer, healthier, and more aligned with the active, social lifestyle you want to lead.
Be Social. Drink Healthy.
