LOW-BOOZY COCKTAIL CONNECTION:
SNAG YOUR FREE SPOT
FROTHY, VIBRANT, FULL-FLAVORED COCKTAILS… with less booze, but ALL THE BUZZ!
APR 15
5:30 pm,
440 N. Wells, Chicago
SHANDY STATE OF MIND
You’ll:
🍹Learn the history of the Shandy and how it became a go‑to warm‑weather refresher
🍹Taste a classic hi(ish)-boozy version to understand its roots and flavor balance
🍹Sip a lighter, low‑boozy take that still feels refreshing and full‑flavored
🍹Try a no‑boozy beer that adds to the citrus and sparkle without the alcohol
🍹Enjoy bites while you mingle with other modern drinkers welcoming sunshine season
🍹Take home the recipes to recreate anytime spring calls
Bring a friend, bring your curiosity, and let’s bring on the buzz!
Must be 21+ in age.
GET INSPIRED. STAY CONNECTED.
SIP SOMETHING SERIOUSLY GOOD.
COMMUNITY LEADERS
Gina Fossitt
Gina is the founder of Dandelion BevEd and a leading voice in spirits education. As a member of the esteemed Diageo Masters of Whisky program and a former U.S. National Ambassador for brands like Lot No. 40, her expertise is in why we love high-proof spirits. Gina will be teaching the secrets to balancing flavor so you never sacrifice complexity.
One of the most trusted voices in spirits education with decades of experience, Gina has created the Eh, B, C’s of Canadian Whisky 4-Week Course, True Grist: The American Single Malt Experience, and is an Educator for the Edinburgh Whisky Academy.
FAVORITE COCKTAIL: MANHATTAN
Amie Ward
Amie has spent her career guiding the industry on how to create world-class, sophisticated cocktails for the mindful drinker. She is a nationally recognized and decorated bartender, educator, health coach, and industry powerhouse with over 20 years behind the stick. In 2024, Amie was named Bourbon Women’s Bartender of the Year! Amie is the founder of The Healthtender, President of the Baltimore Bartenders’ Guild, Beverage Director for Camp Runamok, Non-Alcoholic Spirits Judge for the L.A. Spirits Awards, and Safe Bars Trainer.Amie will be teaching the practical, professional techniques you can use at home immediately and is behind recipe creation for this community.
FAVORITE COCKTAIL: Jungle Bird
"My mind was blown by every aspect of the workshop..."
"The opportunity to actually mix the cocktails ourselves made the workshop even more fun!"
"I loved learning about non-alcoholic beverages and how they can be used to make lower-ABV cocktails."
lower the alcohol, NOT THE VIBE
What started as a hands-on workshop is growing into something much bigger—a welcoming, ongoing community for people who want to play with alcohol on their own terms. And we already feel like you’re a huge part of it.
We’re creating a space (both IRL and online) where you can learn, experiment, connect, and feel completely at home—no matter where you fall on the booze spectrum.