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A New Year of Near Beer and Mocktails
- Sales of non-alcoholic alternatives have skyrocketed, and options are flooding the market right now. During “Dry January,” a time when people give up alcohol for the month, this is helpful. Over the last year alone, there have been more than 70 new nonalcoholic beers, wines and spirits introduced. Experts say these fake alcoholic drinks are becoming less of a substitute and more of a complement, meaning they go together like peanut butter and jelly. 82% of people who buy nonalcoholic drink also buy traditional alcoholic drinks. So when you start feeling tipsy, you can switch over and sober up!