THEY say it’s always five o’clock somewhere – and it turns out there ARE specific times when we should be cracking open the booze.
While a survey has discovered that beer tastes better at 6pm and in the great outdoors, alcohol experts say choosing your tipple to match the time isn’t just a case of taste.
“Lifestyle, preference and social norms often dictate when we consume alcohol, but understanding the physiological processes at play can offer a new perspective,” says Dr Veronika Matutyte.
“The best time to drink any alcoholic beverage can be influenced by metabolic rates, circadian rhythms and even the nutritional content.”
We bring you the optimum time of day or evening to pour a glass of the good stuff, sit back and enjoy, with any tipple from Aperol Spritz to Whisky . . .