Navigating around Amsterdam when drunk/tipsy/not sober via public transport

Will try to keep this short since this may have been asked before.

I recently visited Amsterdam with a friend, literally got home today, immediately wished I was back there. Enjoyed pretty much everything; the sights, food, the Rijksmuseum and generally wandering both within and outside the Grachtengordel/Canal Belt, even if we were just wandering. Honestly a testament to eco-friendly and efficient travel compared to the UK (apologies in advance to anyone here who have had to deal with nuisance Brits. We're not all like that). We both hope to come back with more friends in the future.

The actual question

My question here is how would you guys - native or not - navigate back to your hotel/home/residence if you've had one too many to drink or a bit too high but it isn't realistic to travel back via foot, but isn't disruptive to residents and commuters (mid to late evening)? I want to assume Trams would be okay as long as you're quiet and respectful, but I'd prefer to not assume and don't want to be disrespectful, given how respectful and accommodating everyone has been to me and my friend when we were completely sober. I would also say not a taxi as I am guessing they'd be very expensive, but if it comes to that stage, we've definitely had way more than we should have (Would like to know any taxi driver's experiences with that and/or what the etiquette is if you are really drunk but do need to take a taxi).

I am personally estimating 6 people in total and am asking both to respect the people around us, as well as to ensure my friends' safety and not letting them get into any trouble since I'm unsure how some of them handle their liquor, I personally am non-aggressive and reasonable even when under the influence so I'd prefer to defuse any undesired confrontations.