Drinking Without... Drinking Is Kind of a Party

Adults are swapping wine, beer and spirits for non-alcoholic or low-alcohol alternatives that don’t compromise on taste.

Originally published February 19, 2024

Asking the bartender to accommodate a mocktail version is out. Ordering a zero-proof beverage made for the sober-curious customer is in. Illustration by Tim Le

A growing number of people are getting a buzz from not getting buzzed, and the options to satisfy their sobriety are multiplying.

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