Tis the season to be jolly. Which probably means that, however saintly your intentions, a conga line of Christmas parties, end-of-year bashes and slightly tense family get-togethers will cause your alcohol intake to spike this month. This can lead to all sorts of regrettable decisions. If you’re not careful, you could find yourself sporting a pair of reindeer antlers or even accepting a glass of eggnog.

Moderation becomes trickier in December simply because, as your social merry-go-round accelerates, you’re constantly being offered a drink. But for professionals who work in the alcohol industry full-time, that boozy temptation is present 365 days a year.