Nightcap (drink)

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A nightcap is an alcoholic beverage consumed prior to falling asleep. Traditional nightcaps include brandy, bourbon, and cream-based liqueurs such as Irish cream. Wine and beer can also function as nightcaps.[1]

In folk medicine, consuming a nightcap is for the purpose of sleep induction. Alcohol is not recommended by many doctors as a sleep aid, as it may interfere with sleep quality.[2]

References

  1. ^ https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/a-night-cap-may-get-you-to-sleep-but-studies-show-it-will-also-make-you-sleep-less-well/2013/12/02/a126dc6c-56f9-11e3-8304-caf30787c0a9_story.html
  2. ^ "Alcohol & Sleep: Nix the Nightcap?". Webmd.com. Retrieved 2015-11-01.

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