Guilt-free booze for the party season

PARTY season is almost here, but how do you make sure you don’t binge drink during the festive fun or end up with a Santa-sized belly from the calories in all that booze?

Figures show Brits will put away 600 million units of alcohol in the run-up to Christmas – the equivalent of 265 million pints – and almost half of us expect to drink more than the recommended levels. Here are top tips to reduce the amount you’ll down – and some healthier swaps from your usual whether you’re on a night out or celebrating at home.