Not all drinks are created equal. Clear liquors like vodka or gin tend to be easier on the stomach because they have fewer “congeners”—those toxic byproducts that make you feel rough. Darker drinks like whiskey or red wine have more congeners, which can trigger nausea faster.
Also, carbonation is a sneaky villain. Bubbles force alcohol into your bloodstream quicker. So skip the sparkling wine or soda mixers if you can. Flat drinks, like a vodka soda with no bubbles? That’s your best bet.
