® in a 3:1 ratio. The alcohol beverage consisted of the same mixture, with 100 proof Absolute ® vodka added, as needed. Each beverage was topped with 1 ml of vodka and 1 drop of peppermint oil. Participants had 5 min to consume the capsules and the entire beverage (placebo or alcohol) under the supervision of an investigator. Alcohol was given in doses of 0.5 and 1.5 g/l of total body water that approximates 0.25 and 0.75 g/kg, respectively. Both the staff and the participants were blind to the dose of alcohol.
