Hangover remedy

What to drink the next day

By Suzy Stump on December 27, 2007

If you follow at least a few of the directives this rag throws at you regarding party hot spots on New Year’s Eve, chances are you’ll be in desperate need of an effective hangover remedy Tuesday, the first day (cough! ouch!) of 2008. Since the main culprit of a nasty hangover is dehydration, you should drink plenty of water with your booze Monday night. If not, only time is going to make the hairy, ugly pounding go away. These morning-after drink recipes from legendary restaurateur Trader Vic Bergeron, however, may help.

Failing any of these “cures,” a well-placed ball-peen hammer to the forehead can work wonders.