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randysalamiyesterday at 4:30 PM4 repliesview on HN

Vodka Red Bull always seemed crazy to me. Caffeine lasts like 6 hours so I drink one at 2 am, what the hell am I doing! Granted people do cocaine so maybe it’s inconsequential.

Drinking some coffee at 6 and 10 though before a night out, good move. Where I am, the nights can go to 4 or 6 easily.


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tomjakubowskiyesterday at 4:57 PM

There is actually quite a lot of variation from person to person in caffeine elimination half-life, from about 1.5-9 hours. Some of my extended family could drink a cup of coffee right before bed without issue.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK223808/

xnxyesterday at 4:37 PM

Espresso martini is the popular caffeine and alcohol combo now.

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jpalawagayesterday at 4:36 PM

if you're up til 6, your next day is already shot. who cares about caffeine at 2am at that point.

rpmismsyesterday at 4:36 PM

Crown and Red Bull (tastes better) is my order if I want to drink and dance.