Charity Drinkaware does not recommend mixing alcohol and energy drinks. Mixing spirits and liqueurs with energy drinks, such as Red Bull and Monster, has become increasingly popular - in pubs and clubs, and at home. But recent research suggests that drinking alcohol mixed with high-caffeine energy drinks could be more risky than drinking alcohol on its own, or with a more traditional mixer. But Gavin Partington, director general at the British Soft Drinks Association, said there was no indication that energy drinks had any specific effect related to alcohol consumption. "However, anybody drinking alcohol should do so in moderation, whether or not it's mixed with an energy drink."

Source: The Star March 22, 2017 04:18 UTC