Answer:
The correct statement is - (B) the sweet taste of the energy drink hides the taste of alcohol.
Explanation:
Energy drinks and mixers may or may not be carbonated and comprise of sweeteners, herbal, sugar, taurine infusion and other substances that help in hiding the taste of the alcohol as some people do not like its bitter and unpleasant taste. However, this can not mask the taste of the alcohol completely.
Further Explanation:
It is a well-known fact that alcohol has bitter and unpleasant taste. Every person does not like the taste of alcohol. Therefore some people mix energy drinks and mixers with alcoholic drinks to generally hide its smell and taste.
Generally alcoholic drinks are mixed with certain types of mixers and drinks which are; aerated drinks, iced tea, carbonated drinks, sparkling water, cranberry juice and other fluids. These all hide the taste of alcoholic drinks in some or the other way.
The choice of mixer generally depends on the individual and his/her taste. These mixers can impact negatively as they have a high sugar level which can cause diseases like obesity by storing fat.
Another negative impact can be that individual might consume more alcohol than his capacity due to hidden unpleasant smell and taste. Thus, the correct answer would be - generally, alcohol is mixed with mixers and energy drinks so that the unpleasant taste can be masked.
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