You know the saying, "It's a marathon, not a race"? Well, believe it, Tolentino recommends sticking to two drinks: "The danger of day drinking is that we start earlier and tend to consume more over a longer period of time. Moderation is the key to enjoying alcohol responsibly (which most of us already know)."
Whether you stick to the two-drink recommendation is up to you, but bar experts advise to stick to lower-proof drinks overall. "Stick to beer or wine and stay away from any neat spirits. Day drinking is usually over a long period of time, so you really need to pace yourself, which is difficult when you have a bottle of booze at your disposal. I love rosé or some local craft lagers. Montauk Pilsner is my go-to right now or Alpha Estate," says Johnny Livanos, beverage director at Ousia in New York City.
Adds Hope Ewing, beverage director at Rappahannock Oyster Bar in Los Angeles: "Session beers with an ABV under 5% are made for all-day drinking, ahem, sessions. A spritz made with a bitter aperitivo (my current favorite is Pasubio amaro) instead of a G&T, or a Madeira or dry sherry instead of a whiskey will save your evening. Personally, I love day-drinking sake."