Drink Less and Prosper

It’s Dry January—but non-alcoholic cocktails needn’t be sad. We’re discussing the health risks of alcohol and how to build out a delicious buzz-free bar cart. Guests: NYT reporter Dana G. Smith and Wirecutter editor Marguerite Preston  Products we recommend: A gin-like alternative: Pentire AdriftSt. Agrestis Non-Alcoholic Phony NegroniA bitter Amaro-like favorite: The PathfinderRosie enjoys mixing this with Pathfinder: Uncle Waithley’s Vincy BrewLess bitter options: Curious No. 2  and Casamara SuperclasicoGreat for your NA Bar Cart: Bitter Queens Essential Bitters Variety Pack and Luxardo Original Maraschino CherriesMarguerite loves: Onyx Coffee Lab Instant Coffee Advent Calendar Additional Reading 14 Best Nonalcoholic Drinks of 2024Even a Little Alcohol Can Harm Your Health by Dana G. SmithWhat, Exactly, Is ‘Moderate Drinking’? by Dana G. SmithWhat to Know About Non-Alcoholic Beverages by Dana G. SmithHop Water Isn’t Trying to Be Beer. That’s Why We Like It.The 8 Best Nonalcoholic Wines of 2024The Best Instant Coffee  We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Wirecutter Social and WebsiteInstagram: /wirecutterThreads: /@wirecutterTwitter: /wirecutterFacebook: /thewirecutterTikTok: /wirecutterLinkedIn: /nyt-wirecutterWebsite: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/Newsletter: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/newsletters/ The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset. Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast