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Summer's Healthiest Cocktails: A Top Nutritionist on How to Avoid Hangovers

15 JUNE 2016       VOGUE       JENNA RENNERT

One of summer’s great pleasures is dining alfresco—and toasting the good weather with a cool cocktail. Yet however health-conscious your meal may be, most alcoholic beverages are loaded with hidden sugars—which can derail both the benefits of a carefully balanced diet and your morning after. Is there a way to celebrate the season without the nutritional no-gos—or the hangover?

Photo Grant Cornett, Vogue, January 2015

“While all alcohol should be limited, it’s not realistic that we won’t have a drop of it for the rest of our lives,” says Los Angeles–based nutritionist Kimberly Snyder, C.N., whose clientele includes numerous Hollywood A-listers. As she explains, all alcohol is not created equal. “Wine is a good option,” she says, “but opt for an organic or biodynamic bottle to avoid extra sulfates.” 

When you're in the mood for a spirit, skip premade mixes that contain refined sugar, preservatives, and color additives. Instead, "pick a drink made with fresh ingredients, like lime juice or muddled berries," says Snuder. "Vodka or tequila on the rocks with a splash of lime is also a great alternative." And for an extra boost of antioxidants, Snyder recommends using a homemade or natural store-bought kombucha as the base of your summer cocktail.  "It's low in sugar and packed with vitamin B, which can help in hangover prevention," she notes. Read More