Maintaining Good Health While Drinking Alcoholic Beverages: Water Consumption Guidelines When enjoying alcoholic beverages such as whiskey, vodka, rum, tequila, wine, and beer, maintaining hydration is key to supporting overall health. As someone with over seven years of sommelier expertise and extensive experience working in vineyards across Asia and France, I have observed firsthand the importance of responsible drinking habits. My background in the hospitality and wine industries, along with my ongoing PhD research at BITS Pilani, focusing on how organic viticulture practices influence the quality of wine, has deepened my understanding of the intricate relationship between alcohol, health, and hydration. **General Guidelines for Water Consumption:** **During Alcohol Consumption:** For any type of alcoholic beverage, it's recommended to drink at least one glass of water (about 8 ounces or 240 ml) for each standard drink. Alternating between alcohol and water helps mitigate dehyd