For All Drinks: Delicious Non-Alcoholic Beverages for Leading a Fun, Healthy, and Inclusive Lifestyle

For Bitter For Worse was inspired by Shelley and Jeff Elkovich's long, sparky marriage and love for celebration. When they made the choice to drink less alcohol, they were frustrated by the lack of sophisticated options. They are innovators and flavor-chasers who set out to make the kinds of drinks they enjoyed - cocktails they were proud to serve their friends. This led to delicious drinks containing no added flavors—“natural” or otherwise—and are low glycemic and low carb, sweetened with pure monk fruit, wine grape nectar, or maple syrup. Simply put, they're delicious AF!  Whether you're the designated driver, sober for life, or just pacing yourself at a party— For Bitter For Worse has you covered!

Amanda Thomson, CEO and Founder of B Corp Certified Thomson & Scott, was raised on a plant-based, no sugar diet by her health-conscious mother and always had a keen interest as to what's in her food. She is now leading the global shift to alcohol-free drinking by recently launching game-changing Noughty - the first top quality alcohol-free, organic, vegan, halal, low sugar sparkling. Made of 100% organic grapes, Thomson & Scott prides themselves on using only the best grapes for our Noughty bottles. Their organic grapes are grown with minimal intervention in the harvesting and production process. Amanda is also driving the debate for greater transparency in wine production and labelling and wants consumers to push to know what's in their bottle. Thomson & Scott now sells to the world's coolest bars, restaurants, hotels and spas in key territories including Australia, Europe and North America.

Better Rhodes is the place where anyone and everyone trying to find tasty alcohol-free options can come and find the best that the AF market has to offer. Better Rhodes was born when founder, Chris Becker, couldn't find more than a few alcohol-free options. Even once he found them it was very expensive to buy a 6-pack from each company. This is where Better Rhodes comes into play. They are an online marketplace that  strives to give you the best alcohol-free options from all over the globe in one place at a reasonable cost. Their goal: make alcohol free taste great, easy, and affordable.

Over a decade ago Ted Fleming, Founder & CEO of Partake, gave up alcohol due to a medical condition but missed the taste and discovery of new craft beers. But more than that, he missed the social connection that comes from sharing a drink with a colleague after a hard day's work or joining in to celebrate special occasions with family and friends. So a friend suggested that he try non-alcoholic beer. The problem was most of the non-alcoholic beer he tried tasted awful, and there was almost nothing in terms of variety. Unfortunately the long-standing stigma surrounding non-alcoholic beer had been well deserved. Ted launched Partake Brewing to bring all the things that make craft beer great to non-alcoholic beer drinkers including taste, variety, authenticity, creativity, and passion.

Wilderton Founders Brad Whiting and Seth O'Malley came together for a new vision of distilling. Brad, a liquor industry veteran, longed for drink options that would celebrate the complexity and experience of a traditional spirit but that paired better with an active lifestyle. Seth, an expert distiller, had a passion for botanicals and was feeling constrained by the limited flavors celebrated in spirits. When the two connected, the answer was clear: they set out to create distilled spirits rooted in flavor, unbound by alcohol. With Oregon's adventurous spirit as their guide, Seth and Brad began a two-year journey of experimentation. Free from the confines of traditional thinking, they combed Seth's vast library of botanical samples, tried dozens of wild combinations, and experimented with various production methods. The goal? To create spirits with unique flavor and complexity that would elevate non-alcoholic cocktails. The beautiful result was Wilderton.

Spiritless started from a simple premise — that you can make a cocktail that isn’t a cocktail, one that everyone can enjoy. Creating a non-alcoholic spirit in the birthplace of bourbon isn’t for the meek and mild. But the Spiritless team’s history of entrepreneurship, coupled with their decades of full-proof spirits experience, told them it could be done. Their early efforts at distilling non-alcoholic spirits were mixed, at best. (If you’re picturing a PVC pipe and a popcorn machine, well, you’re not too far off.) Undaunted, they kept experimenting. Taste-testing. Tinkering. The result was Kentucky 74, a beautifully distilled non-alcoholic spirit crafted to complement your favorite bourbon cocktails. It serves up a high quality, smooth finish, underpinned by familiar notes of caramel, vanilla and oak... without the regrettable, I-need-to-rethink-my-life-choices next days. Spiritless supports the conscientious cocktailers, the no-and-low-ers, the people who want to live fully but drink differently. Spiritless allows you to cut down your alcohol intake — and your calories — so you can shake, stir, sip and celebrate the way you want.

Element Shrub started in 2013 when Charlie and his wife Angela were involved in a small, non-profit that foraged local fruit. Through this organization, they learned various techniques to preserve fruit. Around the same time, Angela was pregnant with their first child and began craving something that had the complexity of a cocktail but that was healthy, made with real ingredients and, of course, had no alcohol. One day, after harvesting 400 pounds of crabapples, they were looking for recipes for their bounty and came across the concept of “shrubs”. They learned that shrubs (not small bushes) have a long and complicated history dating back to the 15th century. In colonial America, shrubs became popular as a way to preserve fruit harvested throughout the summer using vinegar (instead of citrus). With this knowledge and fruit from their neighborhood, they started experimenting with shrubs by adding different herbs and spices to create intriguing flavor combinations. After mixing their first batch with some sparkling water, the result was a drink that was incredibly refreshing and satisfied every aspect of Angela’s craving. Eventually Element Shrub was created to produce products with real, simple ingredients that taste good and don’t have a ton of sugar. This means 1) Organic apple cider vinegar 2) Whole, fresh (non-GMO) fruit 3) Organic herbs and spices and 4) A touch of organic cane sugar. These shrubs, which once seemed like a simple solution to a healthy non-alcoholic drink for Angela have evolved into a line of products that are truly unique and wholesome enough to drink every day.

Mocktail Club provides all natural ready-to-drink premium crafted cocktails with superfruits, tannins, rich flavors, as well as prebiotics and antioxidants. Mocktail Club is perfect for people who want a healthier lifestyle and alternative to alcohol but still want the kick. Mocktail Club emerged when Pauline Idogho, Founder & CEO of Mocktail Club, was looking for exciting and healthy non-alcoholic options, but found limited options with rich and interesting flavors. In her quest to maintain her social experiences and inspired by her global travels, she began creating bold and daring flavors that are typically not found in non-alcoholic beverages. Mocktail Club celebrates and embraces the world by infusing global spices such as cardamom, chili peppers and lemongrass. They’ve captured the sights and sounds of travel experiences and bottled them up for you to enjoy at your next social occasion!

TÖST is a dry sparkling beverage that provides the celebratory air of Champagne without the alcohol. It’s made of an all-natural blend of white tea, white cranberry, and ginger and lets you enjoy both the health benefits of sparkling water and the thrill of sparkling wine. TÖST got its start at some of the country's finest restaurants and hotels and quickly became a favorite of chefs and culinary experts who appreciate its quality, versatility, and style. They started hearing more and more about how much people were drinking and loving TÖST, so they made it available to a larger audience and are selling it in markets nationwide. And now with their new Rosé. TÖST is a perfect option for people wanting to celebrate their moments positively and inclusively when they are not looking to drink alcohol and want something more than sparkling water.

Emree Woods could have never anticipated that her first pregnancy in 2017 would inspire the non-alcoholic beer brand, Rightside Brewing. While not being able to drink during her pregnancy, she realized there were no authentic tasting non-alcoholic beer brands, only the big brands that had been around for seemingly forever. She saw an opportunity in the non-alcoholic brewing space for a great tasting craft option. Health and wellness were always a priority before and after her pregnancy, and drinking always seemed to contradict this lifestyle. Her entrepreneurial spirit was enveloped with the idea of a balanced, brighter life with no social sacrifices or stigmas around not drinking.  Channeling passion, creativity and patience, she created her first non-alcoholic brew prototypes in her kitchen with a homebrewing kit. She quickly learned that she'd need more brewing expertise under her belt, which led to a partnership with Big Kettle Brewers in 2020. Both parties were all-in on the mission to develop authentic non-alcoholic beverages that would cultivate a community of wellness-focused customers.  Every Rightside beverage is brewed with balance to ensure that flavor is always a priority – offering an authentic drinking experience for every phase of life. They launched their first two beers in 2021 - a crisp Citrus Wheat and tropical American IPA - to inspire people to be on the right side of their beverage choice.

Have you been in situations where you wanted a tasty drink, but you didn’t want to “drink?” The founders of Mocktails were searching for something beyond the usual offering of water and super-sweet sodas and wanted something fun but not too sweet — and, of course, clean, convenient and great-tasting.  Mocktails was born to solve this problem so you can say goodbye to cranberry and seltzer, super sweet artificial sodas, and syrupy chemical cocktail mixers, and say hello to a premium drinking experience!  You can enjoy their drinks - the Sansgria, Mockarita, Mockscow Mule, and Mockapolitan - straight out of the bottle or create one of their delicious recipes so you can have fun without alcohol.

Monday Gin is a zero alcohol spirit that helps you stay sharp and enjoy drinks you love sans the hangover you hate. Made in small batches at their Southern California craft distillery, Monday is committed to bringing people the best alcohol free drink experiences possible. Their ethos believes products should delight without downside and we’re proud to support groups of go-getters with a drink that doesn’t let them down. They created Monday to please your palate, squash social stressors, and support those who want an adult beverage experience with zero downside.

Julia Bainbridge is the author of Good Drinks: Alcohol-Free Recipes for When You're Not Drinking for Whatever Reason and editor who has worked at Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, Yahoo Food, and Atlanta magazine, and a James Beard Award-nominated writer whose stories have been published in Food & Wine, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and Playboy, among others. Julia spent a summer driving across the U.S. going to bars, restaurants, and everything in between in pursuit of the question: Can you make an outstanding nonalcoholic drink? She found the answer was an emphatical: “Yes”. Good Drinks has an extensive pantry section, tips for sourcing ingredients, and recipes curated from stellar bartenders around the country—including Verjus Spritz, Chicha Morada Agua Fresca, Salted Rosemary Paloma, and Tarragon Cider—and shows that decadent brunch cocktails, afternoon refreshers, and evening digestifs can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. In this episode we discuss: 1) Why she decided to write Good Drinks 2) What were some of the favorite non-alcoholic drinks she tried and favorite places she visited 3) How the book is structured to help the reader find their new favorite non-alcoholic drink 4) What are our favorite NA drinks we’ve tried recently 5) Insights and trends into the non-alcoholic beverage industry.

H2OPS produced America’s first craft brewed sparkling hop water. A refreshing carbonated water that is made with generous amounts of Northwest hops and no yeast, grains or sweeteners. H2OPS naturally has zero alcohol, zero carbs, and zero calories carbs and calories. H2OPS uses a variety of craft brewing techniques like dry hopping to coax out all the hoppy goodness of their select Northwest hop blend to create a refreshing sparkling water with subtle and complex flavors of grapefruit, lemon, lime, pine, blueberry, floral, mint and earthy spices…all from the hops. In this episode, we talk with Paul Tecker, Co-Founder and CEO and we get into: 1) How H2OPS started with experimenting with homebrewing 2) What is the unique blend of hops they use to get the refreshing and complex aromas of hops without strong bitterness 3) How positive the response has been and how H2OPS became a game changer and social reawakening for those who have stopped consuming alcohol 4) Where drinks like H2OPS sits in stores with regards to their alcohol counterparts 5)How they are providing a product where everyone can feel included at any social gathering.

GHIA is a new non-alcoholic apéritif inspired by the Mediterranean and made entirely of botanical extracts that give you all the highs of life without the booze. GHIA tastes like summer on the rocks, featuring notes of nostalgic florals, earthy botanicals and a clean kick of citrus. In this episode we speak with Masarin, Founder and CEO of GHIA and get into: 1) The origin story GHIA and how it’s creation was inspired by her childhood summers near the Mediterranean 2) What is a Aperitif and what are the ways you can drink it 3) What are the health benefits of products like GHIA 4) How to launch a new non-alcoholic beverage and expand the category of non-alcoholic options 5) Why creating a strong brand is so important in engaging people your trying to connect with 6) Why providing non-alcoholic options is vital to making everyone feel included at social gatherings. 

DRY Botanical Bubbly makes delicious non-alcoholic sparkling sodas that have a wide range of flavors, are lightly-sweet, and made with only a handful of ingredients. On this episode we speak with Sharelle Klaus, Founder & CEO, about how DRY is providing delicious non-alcoholic drinks perfect for zero-proof partying and social drinking for every occasion. In our conversation, we discuss: 1) The origins of DRY Botanical Bubbly and how Sharelle wanted to create drinks that elevate what zero-proof beverages can be as well as provide something delicious for any occasion 2) How she worked with leading chefs to learn how to use unique flavor notes to create sparkling beverages that are simple and unexpectedly pleasing on the palate 3) Insights into the non-alcoholic beverage industry, sober-curious trends, and how DRY helped create the non-alcoholic beverage category 4) Strategies on how we can get more non-alcoholic beverages into restaurants and bars 5) The impact of COVID and how it has led to new innovations at DRY to better support the sober-curious and non-alcoholic drinking communities.

Sans Bar is one of the first alcohol-free bars to open in the U.S. and was started by founder Chris Marshall. After getting sober in 2007 and working in the treatment industry, Chris started Sans Bar to provide a place that serves alcohol-free beverages in a safe and welcoming environment where people can gather, socialize, and grow as a community whatever their relationship to alcohol. Chris is also a master mocktail creator and in this episode we get into: 1) Where the idea for Sans Bar came from and diving into its roots in social connection sans booze 2) Some of Chris’s favorite alcohol-free drinks including a Sober Libre or watermelon Nojito he’s created 3) What are key non-alcoholic drink ingredients (and some of Chris’s favorites) to use when making delicious non-alcoholic cocktails 4) His take on trends of where the non-alcoholic beverage industry is headed 5) This impact of COVID-19 and the social injustice of 2020 on business and what this looks like for connecting with others in the future.

Ferm Fatale is the world's first zero sugar probiotic mocktail in classic cocktail flavors. Their line of Shrub-Bucha non-alcoholic drinks are raising the bar by offering an alternative to typical social beverages loaded with sugar and alcohol, giving you the freedom to have a healthier choice while socializing. In this episode we talk with the Julie Cielo, Founder and CEO of Ferm Fatale, and get into: 1) The origin story of Ferm Fatale and the need to create non-alcoholic drinks that helps people feel included as well as feel healthy 2) Julie’s unique background of being a medium, a mortician working with the dead, a yoga therapist and transformational life coach that all led to her create a business where she helps the living really live 3) What exactly shrubs and kombucha are and the science of making delicious shrub-bucha 4) The health benefits of probiotic mocktails that are filled with bacteria, yeast, enzymes, vitamins and antioxidants to support a healthy digestive system 5) How Ferm Fatale as a mission of social impact embedded into the work they do

CERIA Brewing Company is a family-owned business founded by Keith Villa and his wife Jodi in January 2018, and is one of the leading non-alcoholic beer companies in the United States. Keith has a Ph.D. in Brewing from the University of Brussels and is the creator of Blue Moon, the most successful craft beer in the United States and driver of the craft beer movement. After retiring from brewing nationally renowned craft beers, Keith was eager for a new challenge and he founded CERIA Brewing to create great-tasting non-alcoholic brews so that no matter why you choose not to drink alcohol, you can still enjoy a great tasting brew.In this episode we get into: 1) Where the idea of CERIA came from, including the name which comes from the Roman goddess of agriculture 2) The science behind making great tasting non-alcoholic beer 3) How the non-alcoholic beer industry is one of the most innovative in the U.S. 4) What are ways they are looking to get more non-alcoholic beverages into stores, restaurants, and bars 5) Future plans for releasing news beers and other beverages

Kin Euphorics is a nightlife beverage company rooted in conscious connection and in this episode we talk with Jen Batchelor, Co-founder and Chief Euphorics Officers about how Kin has created a whole new category of non-alcoholic drinks, euphorics. In this episode, we discuss: 1) The origin of Kin and it’s philosophical framework that led to creating a new non-alcoholic category (along with the root meaning of “euphoria” and how it relates to our wellbeing) 2) How Kin is providing delicious alcohol-free drinks for every occasion so people can feel good in any social dynamic 3) The science behind Kin’s drinks and how they can help you sleep better, strengthen your adrenal system, and moderate your stress responses 4) What it takes to build a brand that goes beyond simply trying to sell a beverage product and makes a mark in a new industry 5) How they are supporting people to create their own philosophy of a euphoric lifestyle

The Hella Cocktail Co. offers handcrafted non-alcoholic bitters and sodas, mixers, as well as a variety of flavored bitters that will raise the bar on your imbibing and culinary experience. They make each product in small batches resulting in delicious zero-proof drinks and some of the best ingredients for making high-quality non-alcoholic cocktails. They also offer a stand-alone line of Bitters & Soda, sparkling non-alcoholic apéritifs perfect for any affection and healthy for you - bitters contain many powerful plant extracts imparting carminative, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial health benefits. In this episode we discuss: 1) The origin story of the cocktail and how bitters are a key part to its evolution 2) How Eddie Simeon, Jomaree Pinkard, and Tobin Ledwig began Hella Cocktail by innovating on a foundational ingredient of delicious cocktails, bitters 3) New products they are creating for non-alcoholic beverage drinkers 4) What it’s like to create a beverage business with good friends 5) What new and exciting products they have coming up.

Founded in 2017, WellBeing Brewery is one of the first breweries solely dedicated to making delicious craft non-alcoholic beers for health-conscious individuals, expectant parents, designated drivers and anyone who wants to participate fully in the fun and still feel good the next day.In this episode with Jeff Stevens, Founder and CEO of WellBeing Brewery, we discuss: 1) The origin story of WellBeing Brewery and how it was one of the first companies to create a line of great tasting non-alcoholic beers in the U.S. 2) His journey from working in the alcohol beverage industry and how this sparked the idea for WellBeing 3) How the NA beer industry is using new methods and technologies to develop some of the best tasting beers on the world  4) Why Jeff decided to become a non-alcoholic and his own inspiring journey of no longer drinking alcohol 5) Insights into where the non-alcoholic beer and beverage industry is heading in the future.

Gruvi makes delicious craft non-alcoholic beers and wines that you can enjoy at every type of occasion. In this episode, we discuss the origin story of Gruvi, how Anika and Niki work together as siblings in a family business (that also includes many other family members), how Gruvi is using new methods to develop different non-alcoholic beverages, as well as discuss how Gruvi is changing people’s expectations of non-alcoholic drinks by creating a variety of healthy craft beers and wines that appeal to everyone’s pallet and help you stay social.

In this episode, we speak with the founder of Lyre’s Spirit Co., Mark Livings, and learn about how they are building the foundation for delicious non-alcoholic cocktails and helping to grow the non-alcoholic beverage industry. Mark and I cover a wide range of topics - from how to make great non-alcoholic cocktails, to the science behind producing spirits that have complexity to them, to the impact Lyre’s is having on ensuring people have access to tasty non-alcoholic beverages, and how Lyre’s is taking steps to limit its carbon footprint as it grows.

Hill Street Beverage Company is one of the leading non-alcoholic beverage producers in North America creating a premium collection of award-winning alcohol-free wine and beer. In this episode we discuss 1) The evolution of Hill Street Beverage Company and how they became the main producers of delicious non-alcoholic wine in North America 2) How Hill Street is developing new methods and technologies to create a wide variety of wines to fit any occasion 3) How they will be producing a new line of CBD wine and beer to create even more choice for people who don’t drink alcohol 4) Insights into where the non-alcoholic wine, beer, and beverage industry is heading.

Athletic Brewing is one of the leading non-alcoholic breweries in the world and in this episode we discuss 1) The origin story of Athletic Brewery and how it was one of the first beverage companies to innovate in the non-alcoholic beer market it over a decade 2) How Athletic is using new methods and technologies to develop some of the best tasting beers on the world 3) How Bill met his co-founder, John Walker, who is the Head Brewer for Athletic 4) Insights into where the non-alcoholic beer and beverage industry is heading 5) What new beers they have coming up on the horizon. 

The For All Drinks Podcast is your go-to guide for discovering delicious non-alcoholic drinks for leading a fun, healthy, and inclusive lifestyle.  You’ll learn about the latest non-alcoholic beer, wine, spirits, mocktails, CBD drinks, and more as host Marcos Salazar interviews founders of innovative non-alcoholic beverage companies, booze-free bar owners, expert bartenders and mixologists, and industry leaders sharing inspiring stories, insights and trends, as well as upcoming product releases.  Life is too short to be spending money on non-alcoholic drinks that taste bad, are high in sugar, and unhealthy. We deserve alcohol-free beverages that are delicious, that we can enjoy with others to create meaningful experiences, and good for us!  Whether you're looking to be healthier, are sober curious, or have quit booze all together, For All Drinks is your central resource for everything non-alcoholic beverages so you can save you time and money in finding your favorite booze-free drinks.