Day drinking is an endurance sport. The goal isn't to peak at 2 PM and be face-down on the couch by dinner—it's to stay in the game from brunch to bonfire. Here's how to pace yourself like a pro (or at least like someone who's made this mistake before).
1) Prep Like a Pro
Before the first pour, set yourself up for success. Properly hydrate with water, electrolytes, or if you kick ass then maybe a light beer. And for the love of all that is holy, eat some real food. A solid base is your best defense against an early exit.
2) Choose Your Weapon Wisely
When the drinking starts, stick to a “day-friendly” drink. My personal favorite is a **Poolside**: blanco tequila, club soda, and a splash of lemonade (switch to vodka if that’s your vibe). Why this drink? You can taste the spirit, get a hint of sweet, and it’s mostly soda water. Avoid sugary resort drinks where you can’t taste the booze—those are a one-way ticket to the blackout train. Sugar is your enemy.
3) Drink Some Water
If you need a break, just run some water through your system. Or slow down with a beer. You’ll thank yourself when you’re still standing at sunset and everyone else is arguing about whose turn it is to order pizza.
4) Eat. Seriously, Eat.
Snacks are not optional. They’re strategic. Chips, tacos, charcuterie, whatever—just keep something in your system. An empty stomach is the enemy of a good time that lasts past 4 PM.
5) The Mid-Afternoon Boost
Feeling the afternoon slump? Don’t tap out. Bring some caffeine into the mix. Maybe an espresso on its own, or if you’re a baller, an espresso martini. Get a little energy back so you’re ready for a late afternoon shower and dinner.
6) Always Make It to Dinner
This is the checkpoint. Shower, change your clothes, and rejoin the group. Dinner is where you refuel, reset, and replay the best (and worst) moments of the day. It’s prime time to EAT and to laugh about whatever just happened at the pool.
7) Infinity and Beyond
Some people are going to hit the club, some are going to the hot tub, and the smart ones are going to bed. Either way, remember the safety briefing and we’ll see you at breakfast. The goal is to live to Day Drink another day.
**Pro Tip:** The best stories come from the people who made it to the end of the night, not the ones who flamed out early.
Marathon, Not a Sprint
