While there are no scientifically proven cures, The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa’s finest Sommelier, Spa Director and Executive Chef, offer many remedies and elixirs to cure that horrendous hangover.

Sommelier Eric Henson of the Inn’s signature Sante restaurant is a proponent of the age-old adage “ hair of the dog”. This English expression dates back to 1546: 'I pray thee let me and my fellow have a hairs of the dog that bit us last night,' from 'The Proverbs' by John Heywood. Although there are individual and regional preferred 'dog hair,' they all stem from one pedigree - more alcohol mixed with about anything. Henson shares his non-vintage time-honored hangover cocktail: 

• 1 ¼ oz. Vodka 
• Tomato Juice 
• Dash of Worcestershire 
• Lots of Lime Juice (at least one whole lime) 
• Salt & Pepper (to taste) 
• 1 tsp prepared Horseradish 
• Two dashes of Tabasco, celery stalk

The world-renowned 43,000 square foot Spa at The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa pays homage to ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations, who believed in the axiom, 'Sanitas Per Aquas', or healing through water. And as most know, a night of indulgence requires serious re-hydration! Director of Spa Operations, David Erlich often recommends the following treatments to guests who need a little extra TLC.

The perfect way to stimulate and revitalize the mind and body – the Spirulina Body Wrap. Spirulina, rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and enzymes, is harvested from pure salt lakes in California. This luxurious spa treatment helps to nourish, stimulate and revitalize the body.

Restart with a century old tradition of combining medicinal mud, healing waters and light massage with the Detox Hungarian Moor Mud Kur. Begin with a body wrap using moor mud infused with the uplifting aroma of fresh rosemary. Immerse in medicinal waters of potent minerals and relax in a massage of a soothing mineral cream mixed with fennel, juniper and essential lavender to aid in relaxing and detoxifying the body.

Executive Chef Bruno Tison swears by carbohydrates, which he staunchly believes help overcome the fatigue and dehydration of the dreaded hangover. "Bread, pasta, cereal, nuts, fruits, and vegetables restore blood sugar sapped by the alcohol". His morning-after therapy is Sante’s Dungeness Crab Benedict-Poached Eggs, Dungeness Crab Meat, Applewood Ham, Hollandaise Sauce with Oven Roasted Potatoes. He says, "even if it doesn’t help your hangover, it provides solace."