According to Chris Rayner of the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Australia combining alcoholic drinks with a mixer containing artificial sweeteners, rather than sugar, results in a significantly higher level of alcoholic (EtOH) in the blood than if you didn’t opt for the “lite” version.
I’m not sure whether the article is a “Top Tip” or a “Health Warning” to be honest.
Either way, bottoms up and I’ll be back in 2007 with more STM news. Keep an eye on the Sciencebase blog where I’ve stacked some seasonal stories to play out over the coming holiday season.