All About Non-alcoholic Sparkling Wine

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In the world of wine, bubbles are synonymous with celebration, and that's true whether you're toasting a landmark birthday or the fact that you made it through a rough week at work. And though you may love to open a bottle of Champagne, prosecco, Lambrusco, Franciacorta, or cava—after all, each effervescent potion is perfect as an aperitif or an accompaniment to an elegant dinner—alcohol is not suitable for every occasion. That's where non-alcoholic sparkling wines come into play. While their name may sound like an oxymoron, they're absolutely worth getting to know. In fact, non-alcoholic sparkling wines are a guaranteed way to bring the party.


Pregnant women and committed abstainers may be the natural audience, but they're not the only people who may enjoy a glass of non-alcoholic bubbly. Who else seeks out sparklers minus the alcohol? "Anyone who might want to have less of a commitment to recovery the next day," says Gabriella Mlynarczyk, beverage consultant and author of Clean + Dirty Drinking: 100+ Recipes for Making Delicious Elixirs, With or Without Booze ($18.49, amazon com). The cocktail expert says that these days she tends to drink on special occasions or on weekends. And when she doesn't imbibe spirits, there are plenty of alternatives. "Non-alcoholic cocktails and beverages allow you to partake in the celebration," she says. Sans alcohol's lingering effects.

By Randi Gollin
11-18-20
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