5 Wine Cocktails to Keep You From Getting #WhiteGirlWasted Before 8pm

1. The French 75

While your friends are pounding tequila shots, pull the classy AF card and order this prohibition-era concoction. The French 75 is a gin, champagne, and lemon based cocktail, it rocks the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and sparkly... oh, and it won't make you send your ex a barrage of pathetic texts followed by series of angry cat emojis. #Winning.

2. Aperol Spritz:

Meet the Italian classic that has become an NYC rooftop staple. Containing nothing but Aperol - a low alcohol, citrusy, semi-bitter liqueur - Prosecco, and a dash of club soda, Aperol spritzers can be sucked down for hours without knocking you out.

3. Sangria

This one's obvious. Be it a red, white, rosé, or sparking, sangria is a no-brainer if you're trying to avoid falling on your face or ugly crying in front of your new crush. Yes, sangrias are typically spiked with brandy or triple sec, but the sustenance that this wine-based cocktail provides in the form of fruit to snack on more than compensates for that tiny bit of orange liqueur.

4. Kir Royale

If this is your first real intro to Kir, don't sweat it - it's not super well known - but now that you're cooler than 85% of the population, you should be integrating it into your cocktail routine immediately. Traditionally, Kir is a blend of crème de cassis (a liqueur made from blackcurrants) and white wine. It gains "Royale" status when the wine is swapped out for champagne. Kir Royales are fizzy, fruity, and fabulous... and as you pace yourself, you wont wake up on the floor the next morning!

5. Sidecar

The Sidecar, which dates back to when Downton Abbey was more than just a PBS series, is a delicious blend of Cognac, Cointreau, and lemon juice. And while it certainly wont have the brutal effect of taking Svedka to the face, it can be dangerous without pacing, given how deceivingly strong it is. Intersperse a few of these with your go-to drinks to stave off involuntary swaying.