Does mixing energy drinks with alcohol affect my BAC?

Does mixing energy drinks with alcohol affect my BAC?

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Actually, if you drink an energy drink or something that has a lot of sugar in it, a martini that has a sweetener, or fruit juices that will actually cause the alcohol to absorb more slowly. So when you reach your peak, it will take longer for you to reach your peak Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) than if you were drinking alcohol that did not have lot of sugars and other carbohydrates in it.