If I had three wishes, they would include something like world peace, princely sums of money… and perhaps a cure for the hangover. Especially as we age, hangovers become more brutal and unpredictable. Two glasses of wine can make it seem like a feral creature is furiously rearranging your brain matter.
As such, I was intrigued to read about a genius German mixologist who has created a magic potion-in-a-can called “Mercy,” a drink that when consumed before a night out prevents a hangover. Chock-full of Vitamin B1, a single can of Mercy can prevent the morning-after effects of up to five alcoholic beverages. Mercy is scheduled to hit shelves this month and is available online at drinkmercy.com.
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Although it is possible that Mercy could be the heaven-sent (har har!) cure we’ve been waiting for, I tend to be miffed by cures that require foresight and discipline—two things that if I’d had in the first place, I probably wouldn’t have a hangover.
So, I prefer to rely on old faithful remedies. Here are a few local spots for post-drinking damage control:
A late-night bean and cheese burrito at Del Taco (212 South Grand, 314-534-1424, and 1033 McCausland, 314-644-2615, deltaco.com) always seems to help ease hangover symptoms. Grease and cheese, enough said. Open 24 hours, another option is Uncle Bill’s (3427 S. Kingshighway, 314-832-1973). I highly recommend the patty melt to sop up the booze. Again, grease and cheese.
If you can’t get yourself to a restaurant that night, there are a few late-morning/early-afternoon options.
Mi Ranchito (887 Kingsland, 314-863-1880, mi-ranchitostl.com) is a favorite among Wash. U. students. If spice is your thing, a Fire Dog at Woofie’s Hot Dogs (1919 Woodson, 314-426-6291) could very well do the trick.
