Archive - Positive Damage

No & Low Guide to TOTC 2025

If you're a mindful drinker, and plan on making the trek to New Orleans between July 20th to July 25th for Tales of the Cocktail, here is your agenda.

Jul 15 •

Recipe of the Month: Pickle Lemonade

The latest trend in lemonade could very well be the drink of the summer.

Jul 3 •

June 2025

Is This the End of Positive Damage?

Read for updates on Positive Damage Substack and forthcoming changes.

Jun 23 •

May 2025

Maiwein, Maibowle, Waldmeisterbowle—Whatever You Call It, This Spring Punch Is a Favorite

This month's Recipe of the Month may be hard to pronounce for English speakers but it's easy to drink for everyone, with or without alcohol.

May 13 •

Yes—Non-Alcoholic Beer Makes Fantastic Cocktails. Here Are Five.

From Bieré Panaché to the Michelada, try these easy to execute and absolutely delicious NA beer-tails.

May 6 •

April 2025

Congress Could Use a Drink (So Could All of Us)

I served a cocktail at the U.S. Capitol and shared my story of rethinking alcohol, hospitality, and what it means to belong.

Apr 22 •

What We Lose When We Cut Alcohol Prevention Programs

As critical HHS grants are slashed amid recent budget cuts, we’re facing an unreasonable toll—both in human lives and economic loss.

Apr 7 •

This Understated Spritz is the Spring's Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktail

While I initially ignored the Hugo Spritz, this April's "Recipe of the Month" has since quietly won me over and proved itself worthy of the season.

Apr 2 •

March 2025

We Label Cereal and Candy Bars—Why Not Alcohol?

Alcoholic beverages should disclose ingredients, calories, sugar, and allergens—just like almost everything else we consume.

Mar 24 •

A Non-Alcoholic Cocktail That Will "Wake You Up"

This version of the Espresso Martini offers not just a tasty drink but the ever elusive alcohol-free buzz.

Mar 17 •

Five Non-Alcoholic Drinks for St. Paddy's Day (with musical accompaniment) ☘️

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with delicious non-alcoholic drinks paired with iconic Irish music.

Mar 11 •

God Save the Queen––And Her NA Martini

March's recipe of the month is inspired by a dry martini and has a royal origin.

Mar 3 •

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