Tag: Water pairing

According to a 1999 study from the *European Journal of Epidemiology*, the average person loses more fluid drinking one glass of wine than the amount contained within it. So, while you technically *can* chase wine with water, the real question is how and why, and what impact it has on both your health and the wine's quality.

Alcohol acts as a diuretic, causing the body to lose fluids and increasing the risk of dehydration during consumption. This makes it not only possible but highly beneficial to drink water with tequila, whether to cleanse the palate or to stay hydrated and minimize hangovers.

Adding a few drops of water to whiskey is not just an old tradition; a 2017 study published in the journal *Scientific Reports* provided a scientific basis for the practice. The study's computer simulations showed how diluting whiskey helps release specific flavor molecules to the surface, enhancing the overall tasting experience.