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Original poster

To drive after 1 large cocktail??

44 replies

Lostgirl27 · 22/12/2012 23:25

Posting here for quick reply.

I've had a large barnamint baileys cocktail from TGI Fridays then 2 bottles of water, am I ok to drive????

OP posts:
LRDtheFeministDude · 22/12/2012 23:26

No.

BluelightsAndSirens · 22/12/2012 23:26

When was the last time you ate, how much do you weigh and was it nice?

Drywhiteplease · 22/12/2012 23:27

Wouldn't risk it

MrsKeithRichards · 22/12/2012 23:27

Why did you have a large cocktail?

BluelightsAndSirens · 22/12/2012 23:27

Oh and what time did you finish the cocktail and how large is the alchol % in it?

TeaDr1nker · 22/12/2012 23:28

No, don't bother taking the risk - get a cab

Chanatan · 22/12/2012 23:28

If you have to ask the question,am I alright to drive,then I would consider the answer to be no.If theres any doubt then dont do it.

Original poster
Lostgirl27 · 22/12/2012 23:28

I haven't ate much today to be honest.

I'm 5' 7" and about 9 1/2 stone.

And it was yummy Grin

OP posts:
HelloBear · 22/12/2012 23:29

No

BluelightsAndSirens · 22/12/2012 23:29

No

Cerealqueen · 22/12/2012 23:29

If you have to even as ask, then you know the answer is no because you are not sure, don't risk it, or somebody's life.

mmmmsleep · 22/12/2012 23:29

No there are several units in a cocktail esp large. You could ask the bar tender how many but our livers all process alcohol at different rates so not reliable to drink anything at all....large cocktail def no. Get a taxi. Consider consequences of losing your license....causing a crash andall that can entail. Not worth it imo.

MrsKeithRichards · 22/12/2012 23:29

Idiot.

Get a taxi.

HelloBear · 22/12/2012 23:29

Taxi

BluelightsAndSirens · 22/12/2012 23:29

Glad you liked it, have another whilst you wait for the taxi Grin

MrsChestysGlitteryBaubles · 22/12/2012 23:30

No, my BIL got pulled over last night, had one pint with meal two hours prior, so although he was done he got a telling off and was a bit shaken as he assumed he was done.

Really not worth the risk.

Bearfrills · 22/12/2012 23:30

No, the safest bet is to only drive if you've had no alcohol as the rate it's absorbed into your blood stream and how it affects you is so variable dependant on height, weight, gender, when you last ate, etc.

Isn't the latest drink-drive campaign about 'none for the road'?

Original poster
Lostgirl27 · 22/12/2012 23:31

Idiot was a bit harsh.

Thanks, I shall be getting a taxi then.

OP posts:
apostrophethesnowman · 22/12/2012 23:31

NO don't drive. It's absolutely not worth it.

Get a taxi or call someone to come collect you.

ChasedByBees · 22/12/2012 23:32

Absolutely not. How much water you've had us irrelevant. Can't believe you could think this is ok.

MrsKeithRichards · 22/12/2012 23:32

I'll stand by it.

LauriesFairyonthetreeeatsCake · 22/12/2012 23:32

It will likel have 3 units in it so depends on when you drank it. If you necked it 10 minutes ago, don't. If you finished it more than 2 hours ago you will likely be under the limit.

Your judgement may still be compromised though.

ChasedByBees · 22/12/2012 23:33

Cross posts. I think it's about right TBH but v glad you're getting a taxi.

JustCallMeDavesHorse · 22/12/2012 23:33

If you have to ask, no. Never drink and drive. I like to think that I don't preach on here..but please. Don't drink and drive. There are too many consequences for every one.

BluelightsAndSirens · 22/12/2012 23:35

Good choice, enjoy the rest of your evening.