How to Drink Four Loko Responsibly.
Don't let the headlines scare you -- the malt
beverage Four Loko _can_ be consumed responsibly.
Here's how to get your Four Loko fix without
endangering your health.
You will need Restraint High-carb or fatty
foods Seltzer water, juice, and soda and ice.
Don't drink unless you're of legal age.
Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.
Step 1.
Know what's in the original Four Loko.
Each 23.5-ounce can is 12 percent alcohol;
equivalent to about 6 cans of beer.
Four Loko also contains caffeine along with
guarana and taurine -- 2 common active ingredients
in energy drinks.
A can of Four Loko has the potency of a 12
oz. cup of very strong coffee and contains
660 calories and 60 grams of sugar.
Four Loko's manufacturer announced it would
stop delivering its caffeinated version of
the drink beginning in December 2010.
Step 2.
Don't feel pressured to consume the entire
can.
23.5 ounces of a beverage containing alcohol
and caffeine isn't wise to drink in one sitting.
Show self-restraint and pace yourself.
Step 3.
Like all alcoholic beverages, Four Loko shouldn't
be consumed on an empty stomach.
Eating high-carb or fatty foods can help slow
down the absorption of alcohol in your system.
If munching on salty snacks like pretzels
or chips makes you thirsty, quench your thirst
with water -- not more Four Loko.
Step 4.
If you crave the fruity Four Loko taste but
worry about its potency, try serving it on
ice and diluting it with seltzer water, soda,
or juice.
Step 5.
Try a Four-mosa.
Mix equal parts orange juice and any Four
Loko flavor in a small glass.
Stir gently and add a lime wedge for garnish.
Enjoy!
Did you know Four Loko launched in 2008 and
gets its name from its 4 main ingredients:
caffeine, taurine, guarana and alcohol.
