Sometimes, it has to be done. Maybe you're celebrating something. Maybe you're entertaining a client. Maybe your editor just chopped up your interview and you want to kill everyone. What am I talking about? Drinking at lunch.Drinking at lunch can be dangerous. Some people get bad headaches from it, even from a glass of wine. It's really best to drink at lunch only if you're going to have time for a nap, but since that isn't realistic, make sure you have Advil at your desk - it might not hurt to pop a couple as a preventative measure.
Don't scare your clients, and don't knock yourself out. Avoid hardcore drinks like martinis, and avoid drinking your night drink during the day; it's likely to make you tired because your brain is used to having it before sleep. If you're particularly prone to afternoon headaches, it's a good idea to drink something involving juice or coffee to try and trick your brain a little.
In addition to headaches and naps (and wildly inappropriate crying jags), drinking at lunch can also cause raucous laughter, the closing of deals; the alleviation of unbearable tension, and a more carefree afternoon to follow.
My picks for what to drink at lunch ( In moderation) are after the jump...
- A glass of dry rosé wine - a fashionable and delicious choice
- Coffee with Tia Maria - a pickmeup and putmedown in one
- A Bellini or Mimosa - bellinis are a personal favorite, but unless they're using fresh peach puree, there's likely to be Schnapps or something equally dangerous; opt for the mimosa
- Patron XO - try sipping this delectable coffee-tequila liqueur after the meal instead of espresso; it's a good tequila alternative for anyone who, like me, knows that no post-margarita work is ever quite right
- A Bloody Mary - though it's a hangover-cure classic, it's also a great drink and a good choice for daytime, what with all the vegetable nutrients; try a bloody caesar for an even more savory taste
- A Screwdriver - screws with me, but I understand that other people are totally all over the lunchtime screwdriver, so here it is; I prefer vodka with cranberry juice or lemonade instead
- A draft lager - don't know why, but darker beers seem to make me more tired than lighter beers
- Champagne - simple, classic, and totally respectable at lunch
Tell your waiter you're celebrating - who knows, you may get a free dessert!
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