Drinks With Benefits Returns to NYC: An Alcohol-Free Tasting and Trade Event on Sept. 17, 2026

# What this event is Drinks With Benefits is an alcohol-free festival returning to Manhattan on September 17, 2026. Presented by The Daily Pour, it concentrates tastings and programming for the fast-evolving non-alcohol beverage category in one evening and is targeted at both consumers and trade professionals.

# When and where 135 West 18th Street, New York City.

Trade hour (for distributors, restaurant buyers, bartenders and industry): 5–6 p.m.

# What you can taste The festival's Tasting Gallery features a broad range of alcohol-free options:

• NA wines and sparkling wines
• NA beers and botanical beverages
• Zero-proof spirits and spirit alternatives
• Functional beverages that use ingredients such as kava, kanna and hemp

Featured pours listed for the event include Zeronimo, BERO and Cipriani Bellini Zero.

# Wine Salon

# Mixology Lab and hands-on sessions Bartenders and drinks enthusiasts can sign up for small-format workshops in the Mixology Lab. Workshops are capped at 25 guests. Brands participating in hands-on sessions this year include Aplós, Maschio NA Prosecco, Riunite and Riunite Zero Red Semi-Sparkling.

# Beyond the glass: wellness, music, food and art The event includes adjunct programming to broaden the visitor experience:

• A Wellness Sanctuary with guided meditation led by Dara Hart of Sage + Sound

• A contemporary art gallery on site
• VIP plant-based food pairings available for those who opt into the VIP offering

# Trade focus A one-hour trade-only window (5–6 p.m.) gives industry professionals time to evaluate products before the public session. The timing and format make this a practical scouting opportunity for buyers and distributors focused on no- and low-alcohol menu options.

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

# Who should consider attending

• Beverage buyers and distributors looking to evaluate alcohol-free brands.
• Bartenders and beverage directors seeking hands-on workshops and new products to add to menus.
• Consumers interested in tasting a wide array of NA wines, beers, botanical drinks and functional beverages in one evening.
• Wellness-focused consumers who value programming such as guided meditation alongside tastings.

# Practical takeaways If you're attending as a trade professional, aim for the 5–6 p.m. trade hour for quieter access to brand reps. If you want hands-on learning, reserve a Mixology Lab spot early—workshops are limited to 25 guests. Expect a mix of sampling, education and lifestyle programming rather than a conventional tasting focused solely on beer or wine.