Drink responsibly

Cocktails are meant to be enjoyed slowly. Every recipe on Bar Bandol shows roughly how many UK units are in one drink, so you can keep track.

The UK guidelines

The UK Chief Medical Officers advise that, to keep health risks low, men and women should not regularly drink more than 14 units a week, spread over three or more days, with several drink-free days each week.

What is a unit?

One unit is 10 ml of pure alcohol. A single 25 ml measure of a 40% spirit is one unit. Many cocktails contain two or more: a Negroni is about 2 units, a Long Island Iced Tea closer to 4.

Some simple habits

• Have a glass of water between drinks.
• Eat before and while you drink.
• Don't drink and drive. The safest amount before driving is none.
• Try a mocktail for some of your rounds.

Where to get help

• Drinkaware: facts, unit calculator and advice.
• NHS alcohol advice
• Drinkline: free, confidential helpline on 0300 123 1110.

If you are pregnant or think you could become pregnant, the safest approach is not to drink alcohol at all.