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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
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Maiwein, Maibowle, Waldmeisterbowle—Whatever You Call It, This Spring Punch Is a Favorite
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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
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Yes—Non-Alcoholic Beer Makes Fantastic Cocktails. Here Are Five.
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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
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Congress Could Use a Drink (So Could All of Us)
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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
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Derek Brown
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What We Lose When We Cut Alcohol Prevention Programs
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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
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This Understated Spritz is the Spring's Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktail
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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
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We Label Cereal and Candy Bars—Why Not Alcohol?
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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
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Derek Brown
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A Non-Alcoholic Cocktail That Will "Wake You Up"
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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
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Derek Brown
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Five Non-Alcoholic Drinks for St. Paddy's Day (with musical accompaniment) ☘️
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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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February 2025
Abraham Lincoln on Mindful Drinking
How an 183-year-old speech in Springfield, Illinois, presaged the mindful drinking revolution.
Feb 22
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Please Don't Splash the Vermouth
A mini-guide to the fortified wine Vermouth, with or without alcohol
Feb 17
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Derek Brown
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Dear Stress Drinkers
We all could use a little relief, but drinking more alcohol isn't the answer.
Feb 10
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Derek Brown
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