From ancient folklore to modern misconceptions, the world of drinks is filled with myths that have been passed down through generations. Whether you're hosting an elegant dinner party with butler service or planning a celebration with a mobile bar Singapore setup, understanding the truth behind these beliefs can elevate your entertaining game. 

As mobile bartending professionals know, separating fact from fiction isn't just about impressing guests but about making informed choices that enhance flavor, safety, and enjoyment. 

Let's dive into some of the most persistent drink myths and uncover what science and experience actually tell us about our favorite beverages.

Myth #1 – Coffee Sobers You Up 

When you are drunk, nothing but time will sober you up. Your body needs time to break down the alcohol in your systems and no amount of coffee will help sober you up. Coffee will help you stay awake but your decision making and coordination skills are still impaired by the alcohol in your system. 

Myth #2 – Drinking Beer Before Bed Helps You Sleep Better 

It is true that drinking a beer before bedtime may get you asleep more quickly, but it interrupts your deep sleep. You will wake up later feeling not rested and hungover. Once you break your normal sleep pattern and use alcohol to fall asleep, you will permanently disturb your sleep. Re-establishing this will be very difficult and, in the process, you may turn into an alcoholic. 

Myth #3 – Alcohol Keeps You Warm 

This is a common saying that alcohol keeps your body warm, but it is only the skin that is warm. Alcohol deceives this feeling as it actually lowers your core body temperature. 

Our body generally stores warm blood in our core to keep vital organs functional. When we drink alcohol, this warm blood is sent to the surface of the skin and cold blood is filled in the space of the warm blood. 

Myth #4 – Alcohol Only Hurts Your Liver

Alcohol is inflammatory and increases the risk of cancer and many other diseases. Alcohol is absorbed through the mucus membrane of our throat and food pipe and hence, directly enters our bloodstream, compromising all parts of our body. 
So, if the doctor says that your kidney is in good hands, do not go around drinking heartily as it may pave a way for other diseases in your body. 

Myth #5 – A Glass of Red Wine A Day Keeps the Doctor Away

We often read that a glass of red wine reverses aging, or that the face skin stays spotless. This is, however, not true. The dangers of alcohol outweigh the pros of drinking which in any case is bad for our health. 

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Myth #6 – Eating a Meal Before Drinking Keeps You Sober 

Drinking on an empty stomach will help you be unconscious within 2-3 drinks. When you have food in your stomach, the absorption of alcohol content in your blood will definitely slow down but in the process, you will drink more and then feel its effect later the night and the next morning and in the long term with possible health concerns or diseases. 

But eat while you drink. 

Myth #7 – Many People Can Hold Their Alcohol 

Most people can behave normal going against the traditional responses to alcohol. This is because of their cultivated high tolerance for alcohol and the body’s ability to suppress the normal responses to alcohol. While it might be a good admiration quality, their body is experiencing the same damage as the rest. 

Myth #8 – Switching Alcohol Gets You Drunk Quicker Than Sticking to One Type of Alcohol 

The amount of alcohol you drink determines how drunk you are gonna get. A standard drink of wine, beer, vodka, gin contains equivalent amounts of alcohol and how much you drink these standard glasses, determines how much you are gonna get drunk. 

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Myth #9 – Alcohol Makes You Happy

This depends on what mood or emotion you might be feeling. Alcohol heightens your emotions. If you are happy, you would want to celebrate with alcohol. If you are sad, alcohol will get you depressed. If you are angry, alcohol will only get you into random fights. 
However, in general, alcohol is a downer and if your happy emotion is not strong enough, you will quickly spiral into sadness or depression. 

Myth #10 – Alcohol is Not a Drug 

Alcohol is a legal drug. It slows down our central nervous system, impairs our judgement, coordination skills, and decision-making skills. We are not even able to walk properly when intoxicated. Alcohol belongs to a class of drugs called depressants. 

While the above stay true, alcohol if consumed must be in small amounts. Eat, hydrate and be safe when you do. Many alcoholics might state that alcohol has its benefits but in reality, alcohol only harms your health. 

If you are planning an event with alcoholic drinks, My Bartender Singapore will help you source, plan, decorate and cater to your entire event. Call us at +65 68164349 for a free consultation or visit our website for more information, your butler service or mobile bar in Singapore. 

Until then, don’t drink and drive.