What to Drink Before a Night Out
Drink water with electrolytes and eat a real meal before you go out. Skip sugary and caffeinated drinks, then have a glass of water between every drink.
What to Drink Before Going Out
Start with water, and add electrolytes. Plain water works, but water with sodium, potassium and magnesium helps your body hold on to the fluid instead of passing it straight through.
A simple plan for the evening:
What Not to Drink Before Going Out
Is Water Enough Before Drinking?
Water is far better than nothing. Adding electrolytes helps the water do its job. Here's how the usual options compare:
| Option | Electrolytes | Sugar | Caffeine | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain water | None | 0 g | None | Good start |
| Coconut water | Some potassium, little sodium | 6–11 g | None | Fine, but sugary |
| Sports drink | Yes | 21–36 g | None | Too much sugar |
| Energy drink or espresso | No | 0–27 g | Yes | Skip before going out |
| 2THIRTY in water | 300 mg sodium, 200 mg potassium, 60 mg magnesium | 0 g | None | Zero-sugar electrolytes |
What to Drink During the Night
Drink Responsibly
Electrolytes help you stay hydrated. That's all they do. They don't sober you up, they don't change how your body processes alcohol, and they're not a reason to drink more. Only time clears alcohol.
Know your limit, pace yourself, eat first, and plan a safe ride home before the night starts.
Before Bed
Finish with a glass of water, or one scoop of 2THIRTY in 12–16 oz of water.
Why 2THIRTY Fits Before a Night Out
One scoop carries 300 mg of sodium from pink Himalayan salt, 200 mg of potassium and 60 mg of magnesium, plus vitamin B12 and other B vitamins. Zero sugar, no caffeine, no artificial dyes, and 30 servings in every tub. Mix it into water before you go out, or use it as a zero-sugar mixer once you're there.
Not sure which flavor? Start with Pink Lemonade. It's sweet-tart and works in still water or soda water.
*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.*
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best thing to drink before a night out?
Water with electrolytes, plus a real meal. One scoop of a zero-sugar electrolyte mix in 12–16 oz of cold water before you leave, then water with dinner and once more on your way out.
Is it better to drink water or electrolytes before drinking alcohol?
Both help. Plain water is far better than nothing. Water with sodium, potassium and magnesium helps your body hold on to the fluid instead of passing it straight through.
Should I drink coffee or an energy drink before going out?
It's better to skip them. Caffeine can make it harder to notice how alcohol is affecting you, and many energy drinks are high in sugar. 2THIRTY has no caffeine.
Can electrolytes stop you from getting drunk?
No. Electrolytes support hydration only. They don't change how alcohol is absorbed or cleared, and they're not a reason to drink more. Pace yourself, eat first and know your limit.
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