I`m a big lover of patio season and staying away from beer has been a real struggle. I`m a quick drinker and usually end up polishing off a highball in a matter of minutes. This ends up getting very expensive (and very drunk) if we`re just lounging on a patio for a few hours.

Luckily, a friend suggested sipping on wine spritzers, whiuch has been my saving grace. Order a glass of white wine with a side of Perrier or San Pellegrino, etc. and then mix to your hearts content. It gives me enough liquid that I can happily sip away, stretches out the alcohol and works out much cheaper than buying round after round of highballs.