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🍹 Mocktails are having their moment

The latest data on non-alcoholic beverages and where to drink them in San Diego
A lemon mocktail.
Enjoy the fun flavors of a cocktail when you try a mocktail instead. | Photo via Pexels
Now more than ever, data shows that consumers are experimenting with what it means to be “sober curious.” The result has been a spike in sales of nonalcoholic beverages and a declining interest in alcoholic drinks.

Here are a few stand-out stats:
  • Total dollar sales of nonalcoholic beverages grew by 20.6% between August 2021 and 2022. Nonalcoholic beer accounted for 85.3% of those sales.
  • 36% of US consumers reported to have “lost interest in drinking alcohol in general” while 13% reported to be “interested in alternative nonalcoholic beverages.”
  • Sales of nonalcoholic beer, wine, and spirits rose from 0.22% of total alcohol sales in the US in 2018 to 0.47% in 2022.
  • Global Market Share predicts that the nonalcoholic drinks market will grow to $30 billion by 2025.
Go Go Amigo's cute decor.

Go Go Amigo also has a great menu of tacos, salads, and fun handhelds. | Photo by SDtoday

Wanna know where you can enjoy a trendy “mocktail” in San Diego? These are some of the local spots we love + what to drink there:
  • Kindred | The Zombie Prescription made with a pineapple turmeric shrub, grapefruit, lemon, cinnamon, ginger, and agave.
  • Go Go Amigo | Try the Orange Mango Crush featuring orange juice, mango, lime, lemon, and simple syrup with a salt + Tajin rim.
  • Duke’s La Jolla | Savor the Virgin Lavender Colada with locally sourced lavender simple syrup, coconut, and pineapple.
  • Herb & Wood | The Sage & Ginger combines peach, ginger syrup, sage, and soda water.
  • Polite Provisions | Enjoy a Juju Mei featuring jujube, hibiscus, lemongrass and tonic.
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Events
Saturday, Sept. 9
  • Mead & Cider Workshop | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Wild Willow Farm & Education Center, 2550 Sunset Ave., San Diego | $50 | Learn all about mead and cider-making while on an actual farm — seeing, tasting, hearing, and touching everything that makes mead so buzzy.
  • ArtWalk Carlsbad | Saturday, Sept. 9 + Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | 5790 Armada Dr., Carlsbad | Free | Browse masterpieces created by artists from Southern California and Mexico while enjoying music, food, and the cool ocean breezes in North County.
  • Afro Future Con 3.0 | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 12-5:30 p.m. | Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, 151 YMCA Way, San Diego | Donations — pay as you wish | Celebrate culture, wellness, and technology with speakers, workshops, and appearances by Jamie Foxworth from “Family Matters.”
  • Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 12-3 p.m. | Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista | Free | Enjoy an afternoon of live music, food, and cultural performances.
  • SDSU Aztec Football vs. UCLA Bruins Football | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 4:30 p.m. | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego | $71+ | Let’s do the darn thing, SD.
  • The Revivalists + Band of Horses | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 7 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $46 | Rockers unite for this show at the ballpark, with special guests The Heavy Heavy.
  • Heather McMahan: The Comeback Tour | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 8 p.m. | Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego | $77+ | The comic with a big social media following takes the mic in downtown SD.
Sunday, Sept. 10
  • SommCon Conference & Expo | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Town and Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle N., San Diego | $149+ | Cheers — this expo offers education, mentorship, and networking opportunities for those looking to master the world of wine, beer, and spirits.
  • DogFest San Diego | Sunday, Sept. 10 | 12-4 p.m. | NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Rd., Liberty Station | Free | Explore pet-centric vendors, live music, a beer garden, and more tail-wagging fun.
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News Notes
Weather
  • With winter approaching, so too is El Niño. The weather event is produced by higher-than-normal water temperatures near the equator, creating strong storms and increased rainfall that can cause landslides, coastal flooding, and increased erosion. Prepare for El Niño with the California Coastal Commission’s list of resources. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Announced
  • AleSmith Brewing Company and the San Diego Loyal SC have teamed up to create a special release beer — SD Loyal Pub Ale. The English-style, 4.4% ABV brew will be available on tap + in four-packs beginning tomorrow, Sept. 9, at AleSmith Tasting Room.
Closing
  • Coronado Brewing Co. will close its Imperial Beach location sometime this December. The craft brewery decided not to renew its IB lease due to market fluctuations and rising property values. Coronado Brewing’s Bay Park Tasting Room and Coronado Pub will remain open. (SanDiegoBeer.News)
Open
  • Nike by La Costa and Alo Yoga are now open at The Forum Carlsbad. The retail shops join existing tenants like Anthropologie, Yeti, and Madewell. The Forum will also welcome Santa Barbara-based McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams later this month.
Coming Soon
  • Pitfire Pizza, a North Hollywood-based pizzeria with locations across SoCal, is expanding to The Beacon La Costa in Carlsbad. The parlor specializes in hand-stretched, wood-fired pizzas as well as appetizers, pastas, and salads. The North County location is expected to open next month. (Eater San Diego)
Job
  • North Park Main Street is seeking applicants for its Community Engagement Coordinator position. The post will be part-time in 2023 + will transition to full-time in 2024. Job duties include event management, community engagement, and fundraising. Learn more and apply.
Wellness
  • The San Diego History Center’s Junípero Serra Museum is hosting Pilates at Presidio Park this Sunday, Sept. 10, 8:30-9:30 a.m. The class is suitable for all levels + will incorporate light stretching, cardio, and strength-building exercises. Bonus: Breakfast pastries will be available as a post-class snack. Pre-registeration is recommended.
State
  • In a recent Forbes study, California was rated as the No. 1 state for nurses. The study considered factors like salary, rate of employment, and positive job outlooks. According to the data, the Golden State employs ~325,000 nurses + is projected to foster the opening of 21,200 new positions by 2030. (Forbes)
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The Wrap
 
Emily Shea wearing a black shirt next to houseplants

Today’s edition by:
Emily
From the editor
Plants with Purpose is hosting its Planting Hope Gala next Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Join the non-profit for an evening featuring a cocktail hour, three-course meal, and auctions, and help support its mission to reduce global poverty and environmental damage. Tickets are still available.
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