Tips For Celebrating The Holiday Season Safely

Tis the season to mix + mingle!

The most wonderful time of the year is here and with it comes a jampacked season of celebrations.

From dinner parties and office gatherings, to festive nights on the town and the annual yankee swap at your Aunt Betty’s – there’s sure to be plenty of holiday cheer to go around.

With so much hustle and bustle in the air – we thought you might appreciate a friendly reminder to enjoy the season – responsibly.

We’ve put together a few tips that can help keep your celebrations merry and bright.

From planning a safe ride home to becoming bffs with the snack table, by incorporating these 5 helpful tips into your holiday plans, you’ll be all set to mix and mingle safely – all season long.

Because celebrating safe has never been so deliciously festive.

Mix + Mingle Tip 1: Keep Track + Be Mindful


Keep track of how many drinks you are consuming throughout the night and be mindful of your pace.


Mix + Mingle Tip 2: Be Snack-Savvy


Food is your friend – have a good meal prior to going out and keep the snack tray close by throughout the night.


Mix + Mingle Tip 3: Plan for a Safe Ride Home


Know who your designated drivers are, call for taxi service, or find a cozy couch at the house party and plan to spend the night.

BONUS TIP: Designated drivers are the heroes of the holiday season.

Show your ‘holiday hero’ some appreciation -- here are a few ideas of how to say ‘thanks’!

  • Fill their gas tank
  • Offer to take them to dinner
  • Slip them a movie gift card
  • Make them a coffee for the drive, in a nice travel mug they get to keep
  • Get them an ANBL GIFT CARD and tell them next time, you’ll drive

Mix + Mingle Tip 4: Include Non-Alc in the Drink Rotation


Whether it’s with mocktails or water, staying hydrated with non-alc options is key to enjoying all the celebrations responsibly.

Mix + Mingle Tip 5: Practice Safe Hosting


If you’re the host with the most this holiday season, it’s important to understand proper drink portions – especially if you’re the one standing behind the bar doubling as a mixologist for the evening.

Standard alcohol serving sizes are as follows:

  • 341ml (12oz) bottle of 5% alcohol beer, cider, or cooler
  • 43ml (1.5oz) shot of 40% hard liquor (vodka, rum, whisky, etc)
  • 142ml (5oz) glass of 12% wine

Keep in mind, people are in different places with their choices around alcohol.

Don’t encourage guests to drink more than they are comfortable with.

It's also key to make sure that it’s just as easy for folks to find the sparkling water and mocktails as it is to find the bar. Have lots of non-alcohol options on hand to provide variety.

Cheers – and here’s to celebrating safely!