Drinks With Benefits Returns to NYC on September 17 for an Alcohol-Free Festival

# What this event is

# Who will pour The festival's Tasting Gallery collects a broad range of no- and low-alcohol beverages: NA wine and beer, botanical drinks and zero-proof spirits. Named pours and brands mentioned for the tasting program include Zeronimo, BERO and Cipriani Bellini Zero. Functional beverages featuring ingredients such as kava, kanna and hemp are also listed among the offerings.

# Wine gets a separate focus A Wine Salon within the event highlights alcohol-free wines and sparkling options. Producers called out for the Wine Salon include Giesen, Luminara, Tomorrow Cellars, Zeronimo and Society De La Rassi, giving attendees a way to compare dealcoholized and non-alcoholic wine styles side by side.

# Mixology Lab: small workshops for hands-on learning Lab offers small-format cocktail and wine workshops capped at 25 guests. This provides bartenders and drinks enthusiasts a practical setting to try techniques and recipes using non-alcoholic products. Brands participating in the Mixology Lab include Aplós, Maschio NA Prosecco, Riunite and Riunite Zero Red Semi-Sparkling.

# What else is on site The festival mixes beverage sampling with lifestyle elements:

• Wellness Sanctuary: guided meditation led by Dara Hart of Sage + Sound.

• Contemporary art gallery and VIP plant-based food pairings.

These elements give attendees non-drinking ways to experience the event and pair food with alcohol-free drinks.

# Who should go

• Consumers curious about modern non-alcoholic beverages and tasting a wide selection in one place.
• Bartenders and beverage buyers who want quick, concentrated exposure to brands and trade-only access during the 5–6 p.m. trade hour.
• People interested in mixology workshops that focus specifically on NA ingredients and techniques.

# Tickets and discount Tickets are available through the Drinks With Benefits website. The article lists a discount code, DWBCHILLED, for 25% off ticket price.

# Practical takeaways

• If you work in beverages or hospitality, arrive for the 5 p.m. trade hour to meet suppliers before the public session.

• Expect both familiar NA wine and sparkling names and newer functional formats that include botanicals and plant-derived ingredients.

# Event snapshot

Location: 135 West 18th Street, New York City

Website: DrinksWithBenefits.com (ticketing and event details) Discount code: DWBCHILLED (25% off listed in the story)