beer before liquor, never been sicker; liquor before beer, you're in the clear

== English == === Etymology === Of uncertain origin. Based on the common misconception that the order in which different kinds of alcoholic beverages are consumed necessarily causes hangovers or other ill effects. === Proverb === beer before liquor, never been sicker; liquor before beer, you're in the clear Drinking hard alcoholic beverages, such as liquor, before light alcoholic beverages, such as beer and wine, will not lead to a hangover, while the reverse order will. === See also === grape or grain but never the twain === References ===