A prairie oyster is a drink made from raw egg, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce, believed to relieve hangover symptoms. The egg is rich in B vitamins, protein, and fat, while the sauce replenishes minerals lost to dehydration. Some add vodka or brandy, but this is not recommended by medical experts.
A prairie oyster is a drink made from a raw egg, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. It is a popular remedy for hangover relief, which typically involves the side effects of drinking too much alcohol the morning before. A prairie oyster looks like an oyster because the egg yolk should be left whole. Worcestershire sauce, usually made from fermented anchovies, vinegar and spices, and hot sauce, which is typically a blend of chilli juice, vinegar and spices, is then added to the egg in a glass. The prairie oyster is swallowed in one gulp.
Eggs are rich in B vitamins which are depleted by the chemical reaction caused when the body metabolizes alcohol. They’re also a source of protein and fat, which can soothe an upset stomach or queasy feelings. The salt in Worcestershire sauce can replenish minerals lost to the dehydrating effects of excessive drinking, and the hot sauce can cause sweating, a way for the body to release toxins through the skin. A variation of a prairie oyster recipe involves adding tomato juice, which is rich in vitamin C, also lost from chemical reactions to alcohol in the body.
There are two schools of thought as to whether it’s best to have a prairie oyster before or after drinking. Some believe that the amount of vitamins and protein consumed in a prairie oyster before a night out can help metabolize alcohol more efficiently and cause less suffering the next day. This can also lead to an increase in alcohol consumption because it is believed that you will be protected from its effects. Others advocate making a prairie oyster first thing when you wake up to help reduce daytime hangovers. However, there is no clinically proven cure for a hangover, other than the time the body processes the alcohol out of its system.
Some people may add vodka or brandy to a prairie oyster. The thought process behind this is that a hangover is actually the body going through alcohol withdrawal: Reintroducing a small amount of alcohol into the system alleviates the unpleasant effects. This is commonly called “dog hair” from the English expression, “bite the dog that bites you.” It is, however, largely discredited by many medical experts who claim that continued practice can lead to alcohol addiction and abuse.
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