<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guests: NYT reporter Dana G. Smith and Wirecutter editor Marguerite Preston &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Products we recommend: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A gin-like alternative: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/4iODtD6" target="_blank"&gt;Pentire Adrift&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/49RIwyA" target="_blank"&gt;St. Agrestis Non-Alcoholic Phony Negroni&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A bitter Amaro-like favorite: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/4iOocSz" target="_blank"&gt;The Pathfinder&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rosie enjoys mixing this with Pathfinder: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/49O0MIR" target="_blank"&gt;Uncle Waithley’s Vincy Brew&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Less bitter options: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/3VP4YlY" target="_blank"&gt;Curious No. 2  &lt;/a&gt;and &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/4245AIz" target="_blank"&gt;Casamara Superclasico&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Great for your NA Bar Cart: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/3VRmnKS" target="_blank"&gt;Bitter Queens Essential Bitters Variety Pack&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/406sv4c" target="_blank"&gt;Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Marguerite loves: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/3Bv87k5" target="_blank"&gt;Onyx Coffee Lab Instant Coffee Advent Calendar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Reading &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-non-alcoholic-drinks/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_21" target="_blank"&gt;14 Best Nonalcoholic Drinks of 2024&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/13/well/mind/alcohol-health-effects.html"&gt;Even a Little Alcohol Can Harm Your Health&lt;/a&gt; by Dana G. Smith&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/10/well/eat/moderate-alcohol-drinking-definition.html"&gt;What, Exactly, Is ‘Moderate Drinking’? &lt;/a&gt;by Dana G. Smith&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/17/well/eat/nonalcoholic-beverages-health-benefits.html"&gt;What to Know About Non-Alcoholic Beverages &lt;/a&gt;by Dana G. Smith&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hop-water/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_21" target="_blank"&gt;Hop Water Isn’t Trying to Be Beer. That’s Why We Like It.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nonalcoholic-wines/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_21"&gt;The 8 Best Nonalcoholic Wines of 2024&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-coffee/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_21" target="_blank"&gt;The Best Instant Coffee&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. &lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/about/"&gt;Learn more›&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on instagram &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/wirecutter/?hl=en" target="_blank"&gt;@wirecutter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find edited transcripts for each episode here: &lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/the-wirecutter-show-podcast/"&gt;The Wirecutter Show Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Drink Less and Prosper

JAN 1, 202540 MIN
The Wirecutter Show

Drink Less and Prosper

JAN 1, 202540 MIN

Description

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 

 

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Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast