What should you drink after a party? Spoiler: It's not coffee.

Your body feels as heavy as lead, you're completely wiped out, your tongue feels like sandpaper, and every heartbeat reminds you of the phrase you kept repeating to yourself last night: "JUST ONE MORE, THEN I'M DONE!"

And now you're faced with the question that everyone has asked themselves at least once after a night of heavy drinking:
What do you drink after a night of heavy drinking?

Spoiler: If you think it's coffee, sit down. We're going to debunk a few myths.

 

 

1. Coffee: The Tempting Traitor

Coffee looks like comfort. It smells good, wakes you up, and makes you feel like you're ready to go again. Except that…

• It raises blood pressure.
  
  

• It worsens dehydration (and you're already dehydrated).
  
  

• He masks the fatiguewithout eliminating it.

 

“Caffeine can exacerbate the cardiovascular effects of alcohol—particularly tachycardia and high blood pressure—while also delaying fluid replacement.” Wiese JG et al., Annals of Internal Medicine, 2000

Drinking coffee the morning after a hangover is like spraying perfume on a flat tire: It doesn't solve anything.

 

 

2. Water alone: a good start, but not enough

Yes, water is essential. But it’s not enough enough. Why?

Because alcohol not only flushes out water, but also depletes important electrolytes : sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Without them, you can drink liters at a time without your body properly retaining the fluid.

“Simply drinking water does not allow for complete rehydration after fluid loss: Sodium is necessary to stimulate water intake.” Shirreffs SM et al., British Journal of Nutrition, 2003

 

 

 3. The Perfect Drinks for the Next Day: The Winning Trio

✅ 1. Water + Electrolytes

• You can find it in certain mineral waters (St-Yorre, Vichy) or in products like HANG-OVER. 👉 HERE
  Bonus: They also help reduce cramps and that groggy feeling in your head.
  
  

✅ 2. Diluted fruit juice

• Pure orange juice is too sour. Dilute it with water.
  
  

• It provides simple sugars, potassium, and vitamin C.

✅ 3. Homemade broth

• Salt, vegetables, hot water.
  
  

• This is the magic potion for the morning after. And this is confirmed not only by older people, but also by science.

 

4. What about milk? What about soda? What about cucumber water?

• Milk: Not a particularly wise choice—it’s too greasy for a stomach that’s already working hard enough. So it’s best to avoid it right after waking up.
  
  

• Sugary sodas: a spike in blood sugar, followed by a crash. Not a good idea. Sugary products trigger insulin release and thus force your body to work harder than necessary.
  
  

• Cucumber water: Yes, surprisingly. It's salty, sour, and rich in electrolytes. It's not particularly pleasant to drink—that's a matter of taste—but it's still beneficial.
  
  

 

 5. Home Remedy: Homemade Hangover Drink

Here's a simple recipe if you'd like to avoid dietary supplements:

1. 500 ml water
   
   
2. The juice of half a lemon
   
   
3. A Pinch of Salt
   
   
4. A spoonful of honey
   
   
5. (Optional: a few mint leaves)
   
   

This isn't a complete solution, but it can help you recover.

 

 

📊 Summary Table

 

 

 

🎓 In short:

After a night of heavy drinking, your body needs more than just “water.”
It needs to detox, needs minerals and essential vitamins.

 

And if you tend to skip these steps:
📌 Keep a bottle of water and one HANG-OVER tablet by your bed. You'll thank us at 9 a.m.