It doesn�t matter whether it�s red or white wine you serve with your bird, this red, white and blue all American holiday kicks off a season of football frenzy and socializing that gives adult consumers an opportunity to set good examples, especially when driving.  According to AAA more than 48 million will be taking to the roads this holiday. Diageo, the world�s leading premium drinks business, says guidelines for being safe are simple: Be responsible, if you�ve had too much to drink, don�t drive.  If you drink, designate someone who isn�t drinking to drive.  It�s also important to understand the alcohol content of what you consume.  Diageo�s Carolyn Panzer:

�You need to know what you�re drinking.  So remember, if you�re having a glass of wine, a beer or a mixed drink, they all have the same amount of alcohol.  One isn�t safer than the other.�

Remember too, that food helps the body absorb alcohol, so never drink on an empty stomach.  As for drinking lots of coffee to help you sober up, that�s a myth.  Only time can reduce the amount of alcohol in your system.