Wherever you are, whoever you’re with, the winter holiday season often augurs a refreshing drink in hand. But alcohol is not an indispensable ingredient for a good time.

Many Americans, around 1 in 3 according to Gallup polling, totally abstain from alcohol.

So what are your options if you are looking for something to drink that is more sophisticated than a soda but less potent than the holiday eggnog.

We ask Darryl Collins, owner of Hopscotch Zero-Proof Bottle Shop in Fells Point.

Collins was profiled by Phillip Muriel in the Baltimore Beat in November. His store sells non-alcoholic beverages of all shapes and sizes.

Later in the show, Joey Breeden and Rani Singh join us in-studio to mix mocktails. The pair are general managers with theAlfred Restaurant Group, which oversees Osteria Pirata, Anchor Tavern and Duck Duck Goose in Fells Point.

Wherever you are, whoever you’re with, the winter holiday season often augurs a refreshing drink in hand. But alcohol is not an indispensable ingredient for a good time.
Many Americans, around 1 in 3 according to Gallup polling, totally abstain from alcohol.
So what are your options if you are looking for something to drink that is more sophisticated than a soda but less potent than the holiday eggnog.
We ask Darryl Collins, owner of Hopscotch Zero-Proof Bottle Shop in Fells Point.
Collins was <a href="https://baltimorebeat.com/hopscotch-into-the-holidays/">profiled by Phillip Muriel in the Baltimore Beat in November</a>. His store sells non-alcoholic beverages of all shapes and sizes.
Later in the show, Joey Breeden and Rani Singh join us in-studio to mix mocktails. The pair are general managers with the <a href="https://alfredrestaurantgroup.com/">Alfred Restaurant Group</a>, which oversees Osteria Pirata, Anchor Tavern and Duck Duck Goose in Fells Point.

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On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!
Currently, you'll hear On The Record on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's Morning Edition on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On The Record is produced by Maureen Harvie and Melissa Gerr. Theme music created by Jon Ehrens. Logo designed by Louis Umerlik.
If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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