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The Zikoko Guide to Drinking at a Party

Drinking can be fun. But it’s not just as simple as going to a party and getting a drink. There are rules to this thing. Here’s the Zikoko guide to drinking at a party.

Eat before you go

If you drink heavily on an empty stomach, you’ll get so drunk that you’ll end up sleeping under Oshodi bridge and not knowing how you got there. Let’s not even begin to talk about the hangover you’ll have. Abeg eat and eat well.

Know what you’re drinking

You may think you’re drinking palm wine, but what if it’s garri water mixed with tequila? Don’t look at me like that. People are mixing weird things these days and calling it a cocktail.

Drink with friends

Not just for safety but also because it’s more fun. Don’t sit by yourself in one corner sipping tequila. What was now the whole point of leaving your house?

Quiz: What Kind of Drink Are You?

Dance

If you’ve been drinking for quite a bit, stop and do some legwork. Dancing is a good way to sober up.

Don’t drink too much

Know your limits. Don’t allow oversabi or peer pressure to make you drink more than you can handle. Once you begin to feel tipsy, stop drinking. Drinking dehydrates the body, so find water to balance things out.

Find out if the drinks are free

Just because you’re at a party doesn’t automatically mean drinks are free. Ask questions before you end up using your salary to pay for drinks.

Don’t mix drinks

Choose one drink, and stick to it the entire night. Having a gin and tonic, followed by wine, followed by vodka shots, is not a good combination. It’s a recipe for a drunken disaster, and may upset your stomach.

During drinking games, drink water

With all the playing and laughing, you can easily get carried away during games. To avoid getting so drunk you begin to hear double, drink water as often as you can in between games.

If you don’t know what to drink, go for a gin and tonic

If all sorts of drink names are being thrown at you and you’re confused, go for a gin and tonic (G&T). A G&T is a classic sweet cocktail that everyone loves.

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Dammy Eneli

November 3, 2022

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QUIZ: What Kind Of Cocktail Are You?

Have you ever wondered what kind of cocktail you would be? Take this quiz to find out:

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8 Drinking Habits Of Men You Should Not Date

Drinking is meant to be a fun activity without many rules. But there are some things that just shouldn’t happen.

If you see a man doing any of these things, please don’t date him, honey.

1. He doesn’t mix his spirits

There is no reason anybody should take a bottle of vodka and start drinking it without any mixers in sight. Are you in Russia? Are you trying to prove a point? Any man that does this is obviously hard-hearted and should be avoided at every chance.

2. He calls beer “stout”

Any man who calls beer stout will not use the same mouth to call you sweetheart. Those people are hardened. Don’t date them.

3. He doesn’t drink Red wine

Men who don’t see the beauty in red wine will not see the beauty in you. It’s not every time somebody will be drinking something and squeezing face. Avoid them.

4. He drinks more than one can of alcoholic energy drinks at once

If you see a man buying more than one can of alcoholic energy drinks, and he says he will drink more than one in that one sitting, just take your leave. If one can cannot satisfy him, your love cannot satisfy him.

5. He drinks bitters

A man drinking bitters is one red flag, but if he does so without squeezing his face, just focus on yourself.

6. He thinks beer is trash

We probably don’t have to tell you this, but just throw the whole man away.

7. He throws up after drinking

Who will stand beside you and hold your hands when you’re in labour? A man that throws up after drinking? God forbid.

8. He thinks Radler is beer

A man like this can get drunk on Caprisonne. He is not strong enough.

9. He drinks with a straw

Does this even look okay to you?

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David Odunlami

February 16, 2021

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5 Facts You Didn’t Know About Alcohol

When consumed moderately, alcohol can be nice. It’s a great way to unwind after a long week or to share with friends. Here are a couple of facts we bet you didn’t know about alcohol though.

1. Men and women are affected by alcohol differently

Men are better able to break down alcohol better than women, due to the fact that men have more alcohol dehydrogenase, an enzyme which breaks down alcohol in the stomach. This means that if a man and woman of the same age both drink the same amount of alcohol, the woman will have a higher level of blood alcohol.

2. Are Beers & Spirits more fattening than wine?

There are around 200 calories in an average 200ml glass of wine. By comparison, a 25ml measure of spirits contains around 50 calories and a 330ml bottle of beer contains around 150 calories. Remember, the calories in your drink will depend on the strength of the alcohol and more.

3. Always eat food and drink water when consuming alcohol.

Eating slows down the rate at which alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream by keeping it in the stomach longer. Water keeps you hydrated. Always plan your route home – never drink and drive.

4. A standard serving of alcohol contains 10 grams of alcohol

A standard serving size of spirits, beer or wine all contain the same amount of alcohol. A standard drink is generally about 10 grams of alcohol. The effect on your body is determined by how much you drink, not what you drink.

5. Prove how much you know about alcohol

You think you know everything about alcohol? Take this quick fun quiz to prove it!

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November 29, 2020

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All The Times You Swore You Would Never Drink Again

“I’ll never drink again.” If only I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that. You’ve said it countless times, only to find yourself drinking the next Friday. You’ve probably said it nothing less than five times, for various reasons. Let’s run through all the times you said “never again”, shall we?

1. When you woke up with a hangover from hellfire

Especially when the headache is like two large rocks squeezing your brain and light seems like punishment to you.

2. When you texted your ex

This one is the worst. You’ll wake up in the morning and see that you’ve told your ex who broke your heart three years ago that you miss them. You’ll swear never to drink again. Look at yourself now.

3. When you started dancing

When you wake up and see a video of you dancing like a chicken set on fire. Kill me now.

4. When you puked

While you’re puking, you’re swearing to God that you’ll never drink again. (We all know how that went.)

5. When you paid for everybody in the bar

When you wake up and see a mighty debit alert and your friends remind you that you paid for everybody in the bar, in the spirit of drunken generosity.

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Olufemi Fadahunsi

October 27, 2020

Inside Life

Alcohol, drinking, Drunk

The Zikoko Guide to Drinking at a Party

Eat before you go

Know what you’re drinking

Drink with friends

Dance

Don’t drink too much

Find out if the drinks are free

Don’t mix drinks

During drinking games, drink water

If you don’t know what to drink, go for a gin and tonic

QUIZ: Which Beer Are You?

QUIZ: What Kind Of Cocktail Are You?

8 Drinking Habits Of Men You Should Not Date

1. He doesn’t mix his spirits

2. He calls beer “stout”

3. He doesn’t drink Red wine

4. He drinks more than one can of alcoholic energy drinks at once

5. He drinks bitters

6. He thinks beer is trash

7. He throws up after drinking

8. He thinks Radler is beer

9. He drinks with a straw

5 Facts You Didn’t Know About Alcohol

1. Men and women are affected by alcohol differently

2. Are Beers & Spirits more fattening than wine?

3. Always eat food and drink water when consuming alcohol.

4. A standard serving of alcohol contains 10 grams of alcohol

5. Prove how much you know about alcohol

QUIZ: What Type of Drunk Are You?

All The Times You Swore You Would Never Drink Again

1. When you woke up with a hangover from hellfire

2. When you texted your ex

3. When you started dancing

4. When you puked

5. When you paid for everybody in the bar