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Here’s What BCB Brooklyn 2025 Revealed About the Future of Hospitality

Chilled Magazine

. 🌱 Trend 1: The Rise of No & Low BCB Brooklyn Panel: Carl Radke and Soft Bar on Elevating Non-Alcoholic Cocktails & Mindful Consumption Experiences This year, there was a clear rise in demand for no- and low-ABV options, with brands such as Second Sip Gin , Ritual Zero Proof , and Casamara Club leading the charge.

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Inside Bar Convent Brooklyn 2025

Chilled Magazine

A major focus at this year’s show was the rise of the no- and low-alcohol category, with dedicated programming across the Main Stage, VIP Lounge, and new exhibitor-only pre-show sessions. In the VIP Lounge, Soft Bar Co-Founder Carl Radke hosted a thoughtful conversation on mindful consumption and the future of zero-proof experiences.

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An Imbiber’s Guide to Cocktail Kits

Imbibe Magazine

While alcohol isn’t included in the box, the bartenders on the site offer up their own recommendations for what works well with each cocktail. For Spirit-Free Imbibers: Raising the Bar With the popularity of NA cocktails, the zero-proof category has grown exponentially over the past decade.

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5 Must Try Mocktails Using Angostura Bitters

Chilled Magazine

Known for its iconic flavor and aromatic intensity, Angostura bitters bring something special to zero-proof creations. Non-Alcoholic Bitters & Soda Ingredients 2 dashes of ANGOSTURA Aromatic Bitters 5 - 6 oz. Non-Alcoholic Cocoa & Cola Ingredients 2 dashes ANGOSTURA Cocoa Bitters 6oz. Give these a mix!

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Vino Volo Offering Offer NA Drinks From The Zero Co.

Cheers

North American airport concessionaire Paradies Lagardre has partnered with Atlantas non-alcoholic bottle shop The Zero Co. to offer four alcohol-free selections at its wine bar concept Vino Volo starting in January. The two companies aim to help travelers discover flavorful zero-proof drinks for more mindful drinking all year.

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Pour Like the Pros: How One NYC Bartender Is Building the Future of Non-Alcoholic Cocktails by Turning to Crodino Spritz

VinePair

Until very recently, it was rare to see bartenders devoting significant attention to non-alcoholic drinks. Within the last five or so years, a cocktail menu with a dedicated non-alcoholic section has gone from an outlier to a baseline expectation. He knew it was a perfect fit for his bar’s growing non-alcoholic drinks program. “I

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3 NYC Bartenders Predict Spring Cocktail Trends

Chilled Magazine

The enduring popularity of non-alcoholic and agave-based cocktails continues to hold firm, and Alex Dominguez of Bar Calico agrees. For years, they’ve been an afterthought in menus and the choices were limited, but now there’s been an influx of zero-proof offerings and plenty of demand from guests.

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