What should you eat before drinking so you can avoid acid reflux?

I enjoy drinking a half a pint of vodka twice a week (Tuesday and Saturday) but I noticed lately I’ve been getting some annoying acid reflux. I’m sure it’s because I’m getting older but I guess I have 2 questions:

1) Is drinking 4 shots (twice a week) overdoing it? I know they advise you to have no more than 2 a day and 14 a week for men but is 4 a day and 8 a week really that much worse?

2) Is there something I can eat beforehand that will cushion the stomach from acid but give me that nice high feeling?

Thanks in advance