And why we should all be doing it.
We're all familiar with zebras, right? The horse-like animals distinguished by their black and white stripes – each pattern so unique that it's akin to a human's fingerprints? Right. So, what's all this talk about zebra stripes and alcohol? Well, it hasn't got much to do with the majestic zebra at all.
Zebra striping is a new(ish) term – likely cropping up on your FYP – but it's not a new concept. Put simply, zebra striping is a 1:1 ratio of alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. It's all about responsible consumption. By practicing zebra striping, you reduce your alcohol intake.
Now, for how to actually do it. It's simple. Say you order a Manhattan as your first drink, that is your black stripe. The next round would be a non-alc option like a sparkling water (remember to stay hydrated out there), you could opt to sub in a mocktail like our Non-Alcoholic Watermelon Mojito, or an ice cold CZ (that's one for our corporate girlies). Your non-alc option is your white stripe.
In true zebra-striping fashion, your third drink would be alcohol-based (another black stripe). Then back to the waters (white stripe). You get it. It's the age-old advice to drink plenty of water on a night out, and by using the one-for-one rule, it's that much easier to keep track of your intake
