less booze, ALL THE BUZZ!
A social club for cocktail, wine, and spirits lovers who want all the flavor, energy, and connection—just with less alcohol.
Because it doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
WE ARE RETHINKING WHAT IT MEANS TO DRINK SOCIALLY
Less Booze, All the Buzz is an event series and community built for modern drinkers—people who love cocktails, wine, and spirits, but are curious about dialing it back without losing the experience.
Expect thoughtfully crafted low-ABV drinks, vibrant rooms, and a crowd that’s here for connection just as much as what’s in their glass.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
CURATED EDUCATION
ELEVATED DRINKS
Classic-inspired beverages reimagined with less alcohol—without sacrificing taste or complexity.
Immersive, design-forward gatherings featuring low-ABV cocktails, wine, and spirits.
COMMUNITY DRIVEN EVENTS
SOCIAL ENERGY
Workshops, tastings, pop-ups, and collaborations with industry talent.
A welcoming, non-exclusive environment for meeting, mingling, and connecting.
What Does “Less Booze” Actually Mean?
It’s not about cutting alcohol out—it’s about being intentional with it.
We focus on low-ABV (alcohol by volume) cocktails, wines, and spirits that let you enjoy the ritual, flavor, and creativity of drinking—without going overboard.
Think:
Lighter pours
Thoughtful ingredients
Balanced cocktails
More room for conversation, connection, and presence
Because the best part of drinking was never just the alcohol—it was always the experience.
STAY IN THE BUZZ
We’re building a new kind of drinking culture.
One that prioritizes connection over consumption.
Less Booze, All the Buzz exists to create spaces where people can gather, explore, and enjoy themselves—without feeling like they have to go all in to belong.
This is for the mindful drinker.
The person who still loves a great cocktail—but also loves how they feel the next day.
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
COMMUNITY LEADERS
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
