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I wanted the details to be just right because people are going to notice. But the Wynnes know being in the right place means different things to different people, which is partly why their business encompasses multiple concepts. The main attraction is the sober bar, where guests can sip a wide array of alcohol-free cocktails, beer, and wine.

If you fall in love with a particular drink, chances are it is available for purchase from the bottle shop portion of Awake. The Wynnes display a selection of their favorite nonalcoholic brands, encouraging guests to become more familiar with the myriad of options available and to generate buzz for companies producing alcohol-free alternatives.

And for those who love a pick-me-up, the coffee shop offers a menu of coffee and espresso drinks, alongside breakfast burritos, fresh-baked goods, and other light snacks from a. We noticed a wide variety of alcohol-free beer there, but demand was outweighing supply. Landis said the idea has been in the works for about a month, but the inspiration for the Bone Dry Sober Bar was born on Dec.

Spirits and soda will also be available. Gin, whiskey, rum and tequila from Chicago-based liquor replacement company Ritual Zero Proof will be served. The Associated Press reported that alcohol consumption in 10 key markets — including the U. Alcohol still far outsells low- and no-alcohol drinks. Drinkers in those key markets consumed 9.

But Brandy Rand with IWSR Drinks Market Analysis told the Associated Press that global consumption of low- and no-alcohol beer, wine and spirits is growing two to three times faster than overall alcohol consumption. BLOG: Some of the most common misspelled brands in global business.

BLOG: Another blow in the war against oil. Already a member? Subscribe Create an account Login. Don't get us wrong, we love and inventive, over the top cocktail as much as anyone, but the timeless flavors of cocktails like the margarita, the Manhattan, and the martini are the cocktail version of comfort food, and we can't imagine imbibing without them. Whether you're brushing up on your home mixology menu or looking for a go-to order for your next cocktail hour, these classics will never steer you wrong.

There may be no better test of a bartender's mettle than ordering an Old Fashioned. The recipe is simple:. Put sugar in glass. Cover it with dashes of bitters. Add whiskey and stir until sugar dissolves.

Add ice, stir again, and serve. If the barman starts shaking the ingredients or muddling fruit, have your next round at another bar. Cloyingly sweet margarita mixes have given this drink a bad name. A well-made version is a fresh mix of lime juice and tequila, with a hint of sweetener:. Since this recipe includes fresh juice, it should be shaken.

Serve over ice in a glass with a salted rim. The cosmo became almost ubiquitous in the '90s thanks to the TV show Sex and the City , but this spin on the martini remains just as tasty today as when Carrie Bradshaw made it famous. Build all ingredients in a shaker tine with ice and shake. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with lime wheel or zest.

Popular for good reason, the Moscow Mule is one of the most refreshing things to sip on a hot summer day. Its suggested vessel, a copper mug, also just looks sharp. Squeeze lime juice into a Moscow Mule mug. Add two or three ice cubes, pour in the vodka, and fill with cold ginger beer.

Stir and serve. More: Essential Vodka Cocktails. James Bond was wrong—whether you drink it with gin or vodka, stirred is the way to go when ordering a martini. Stir ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into chilled martini glass. Squeeze oil from lemon peel into the glass or garnish with olive.

Originating in Cuba, this refreshing rum-based sip is filled with mint and lime—a perfect combination for sipping by the pool or beach. If you're craving a little literary cred, the mojito was also said to be a favorite of author Ernest Hemingway. Muddle mint into a shaker tin, then add ice and all other ingredients. Shake to chill and strain into a highball glass with ice. Top with club soda if desired and garnish with mint.

More: Delicious Rum Cocktail Recipes. Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake bartenders use this "dry shake" to incorporate the egg white. Add ice and shake again.