Holiday parties
Holiday party season: a pharmacist’s plan for every celebration
From the office party to New Year’s Eve, the holidays stack celebrations close together. Here is how to enjoy each one and feel ready for the next, with Good Spirits at the center of the plan.
Written by Darren Lee, Pharmacist · Founder, Attune RX
Published October 29, 2026 · Updated October 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Key takeaways
- For each celebration: two capsules of Good Spirits (650 mg DHM, 200 mg clove extract) with your first drink and two more the next morning.*
- Holiday parties run long and pour generously: count standard drinks and alternate with water.
- Bubbles can speed up how quickly alcohol is absorbed, so pace the Champagne toasts.
- One 40-capsule bottle covers ten celebrations.
How should you plan for a season of parties?
Treat each celebration as its own night with its own routine: two capsules of Good Spirits with your first drink and two the next morning. Each serving delivers 650 mg DHM, 200 mg clove extract, 100 mg taurine, 100 mg choline and a high-potency B-complex, and one 40-capsule bottle covers ten nights out, enough for most of the season.*
| Ingredient | Per serving | Before + next morning |
|---|---|---|
| DHM (dihydromyricetin) | 650 mg | 1,300 mg |
| Clove extract (Syzygium aromaticum) | 200 mg | 400 mg |
| Taurine | 100 mg | 200 mg |
| Choline (L-bitartrate) | 100 mg | 200 mg |
| B-complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12) | High potency | Two servings |
How do you handle the office party?
- Eat before you go. Food in your stomach slows how quickly alcohol is absorbed.[1]
- Take your two capsules with your first drink, then pace yourself. A standard US drink is 12 oz of 5% beer, 5 oz of 12% wine or 1.5 oz of 40% spirits, and holiday pours are often bigger.[2]
- Alternate every drink with water or a mocktail. Alcohol makes your body lose more fluid than usual.[3]
What about long family dinners?
Long dinners make it easier, because the meal is built in. Take your first serving as you sit down with your first glass, keep a water glass next to the wine glass, and choose clearer drinks where you can: darker drinks such as bourbon carry more congeners, which are linked to worse hangovers.[4]
How do you plan for New Year’s Eve?
New Year’s Eve is a late night with a sparkling finish. In a study of 21 adults, 14 absorbed alcohol faster when it was mixed with a carbonated mixer than with still water,[5] so make the midnight toast a sip and keep water close. Take your second serving with breakfast on New Year’s morning. Hangover symptoms peak as blood alcohol returns to about zero, and the morning serving is timed for that stretch.[3]* The full plan is in our New Year’s Eve guide.
What does a holiday party night look like?
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Before you leave | A real meal |
| First drink | 2 capsules of Good Spirits: 650 mg DHM, 200 mg clove extract, taurine, choline, B-complex |
| Through the party | Water or a mocktail between drinks, clearer drinks, pours counted |
| Getting home | A rideshare, a taxi or a designated driver |
| Next morning | 2 more capsules, water and breakfast |
DHM does not sober you up, it does not make it safe to drive, and it is not a reason to drink more. Enjoy the season.
Common questions
How many capsules do I need for the holiday season?
Four per celebration: two with your first drink and two the next morning. One 40-capsule bottle covers ten nights out.
Should I take Good Spirits before the office party?
Take two capsules (650 mg DHM) with your first drink, ideally after eating, and two more the next morning.*
Does Champagne really hit faster?
It can. In one study, most people absorbed alcohol faster when it was mixed with a carbonated mixer than with still water. Pace the toasts and keep water close.
References
- Cleveland Clinic. Hangover: what it is, symptoms & how to cure. Updated April 6, 2026. Source
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). What is a standard drink? Source
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Hangovers. Updated December 2025. Source
- Rohsenow DJ, et al. Intoxication with bourbon versus vodka: effects on hangover, sleep, and next-day neurocognitive performance in young adults. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2010;34(3):509-518. Source
- Roberts C, Robinson SP. Alcohol concentration and carbonation of drinks: the effect on blood alcohol levels. J Forensic Leg Med. 2007;14(7):398-405. Source
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This article is for general education and is not medical advice. Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+.