Instead of cracking a can at home, why not search out one of these boozy hotspots?

Whether you fancy guzzling a pint, sipping a cocktail or knocking back a dram or two, Lonely Planet’s list of the world’s best destination for drinkers, can help you quench your thirst in style.

Here are 3 of our favourites spots on the list:

Tequila Express, Guadalajara, Mexico

Hop on board in Guadalajara and ride the rails for one hour to Amatitan, the home of Tequila Herradura (gdltours.com/Visit.Tequila.Express). The scenic route should help you to work up a thirst before a tour of the company’s factory and the historic Hacienda. After lunch, hop back on the train and settle down with a few shots of the good stuff and a couple of beers for good measure. You’ll be back in Guadalajara by evening, merry and doubtless vowing to get a lemonade next time.

Polish Food and Vodka tour, Krakow, Poland

Run by local guide company Crazy Guides, this small trip serves up hefty Polish dishes, washed down by five different shots of Polish spirits (crazyguides.com/krakow_tours). As well as the traditional vodka, there’s the chance to knock back Wyborowa rye vodka and śliwowica plum brandy. We can promise that the latter will blow away your inhibitions – and any plans you have for the following morning.

Elsa, New York City, USA

An East Village institution, Elsa’s cocktails (elsabar.com) are both lethal and legendary. Eschewing the stuffy approach of the city’s high-end hotel bars, the drinks here are sensational. Kick things off with ‘Invitation to a Beheading’, a gin, jasmine, green tea syrup and orange bitters concoction that’ll set you up for the night. Once you’re tucked in, go all Don Draper and opt for ‘Death of a Ladies’ Man’, a rye, maple, Laphroaig scotch and lemon mix which will leave you happily sideways.