Calling all zero-proof lovers, alcohol-free drinkers, and anyone simply taking a break from booze! Drinks With Benefits is back, and this time, the much-loved mindful drinking event is bigger, better, and ready to show NYC that going alcohol-free can still be a seriously good time. Want to win tickets to sip and sample more than 50 exciting brands from the world of non-alcoholic and functional beverages? Keep reading to find out how you can score tickets to Drinks With Benefits, the ultimate zero-proof drinking festival where great drinks, good vibes, and mindful sipping come together!
Presented by The Daily Pour, the second annual Drinks With Benefits returns as a two-day festival beginning September 17th at NYC’s Altman Building. The festivities kick off with an exclusive Trade Summit before opening the doors to consumers for a fun-filled day packed with delicious drinks, food, music, wellness, art, and plenty of opportunities to discover what’s happening in the ever-growing world of alcohol alternatives.
We had an amazing time at the last Drinks With Benefits event, which quickly became one of our favorite sober drinking experiences. From discovering exciting brands to sampling creative alcohol-free drinks, the event proved that skipping alcohol definitely does not mean skipping the fun. You can read all about our previous experience, including the brands we discovered and the spectacular time we had.
This year’s event promises even more ways to sip, taste, dance, relax, and explore.
The Tasting Gallery will bring together some of the biggest names in the non-alcoholic and functional beverage space. Guests can discover brands including Sylva by Ben Branson, Tom Holland’s Bero, Double Gold award-winners Oddbird and Varnum Vintners, and Ayrloom, New York’s top-selling hemp brand.
Just like last year, Foodies won’t be left out. The Curated Culinary VIP Experience will serve up creative plant-based dishes from abcV, Le Botaniste, JaJaJa Mexicana, and Délice & Sarrasin. Guests can also enjoy artisanal bites from Murray’s Cheese and irresistible French cream puffs from Barachou. Because what’s a great drink without something delicious to snack on?
Want to get hands-on? Head to the Mixology Lab, where curious drinkers and industry insiders can create their own zero-proof drinks and experiment with alcohol-free flavors.
Then there’s the Rhythms Lounge, a sober rave directed by ALTRD that combines live music, breathwork, and handcrafted non-alcoholic elixirs. Yes, you can dance the night away without waking up wondering what exactly happened after midnight.
For those looking to slow things down, the Wellness Sanctuary will offer guided meditation led by Dara Hart of Sage + Sound. Meanwhile, the Art Show curated by Cindy Lisica Gallery adds a creative twist, showcasing contemporary works by artists including Andrea Bergen, Brian Brown, and Kelly Boehmer.
As more people rethink their relationship with alcohol and become more intentional about what they drink, events like Drinks With Benefits are helping make mindful drinking feel exciting, social, and anything but boring.
Here’s how to win.
The DWB Summit has extremely limited seating for trade professionals and founders, available on a first-come, first-served basis. For Summit reservations, the complete event schedule, participating brands, activations, and tickets to the consumer event, visit drinkswithbenefits.com.
