Is there a way to drink without getting tipsy so quick?!

Is there a way to drink without getting tipsy so quick?

ok, I am going out tonite with the girls. and the thing is, I haven't drank in over a year (not a former alcoholic, just never did)

so you know that means, I cannot hold my liquor. But I want to get a little tipsy. just not too much. How can I prevent from taking a spill and getting wasted?

I know this question is ridiculous, but I need some tips.

Eat first ... A full stomach will slow the absorption of the drinks.

Alternate between alcoholic and non-alc. drinks. I'll have a beer, then a coke, then another beer. Or get a glass of water and sip on both. A little wine, a drink of water .. another sip of wine.. etc

Stay away from shots.