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It’s Dry January! Celebrate accordingly with these delicious non-alcoholic beers: 

Brooklyn Hoppy Amber 

Brooklyn Hoppy Amber is a smooth and flavorful brew with a classic lager taste. It tastes just like a regular beer, but therein lies the special effect: it’s not. 

Brooklyn Special Effects IPA 

Taking the bright hop aromas and crisp citrus flavors of some of our favorite IPAs to the non-alcoholic world, and brewed it for drinkers everywhere who love all things hoppy, just without the high ABV.

Brooklyn Special Effects Pils

If you’re craving clean, crisp refreshments, our Special Effects Variety Pack- exclusive Pils is the answer. Our non-alcoholic take on the world’s most popular beer style makes any time the right time to share a Pils. 

Brooklyn Special Effects Hazy IPA

We’re bumping up the haze and pressing skip on the ABV to make this in-demand style even more accessible. Perfect for hop newcomers or haze experts.

Participating in dry January doesn’t mean that you should compromise on enjoying a refreshing beverage (alcohol-free, of course)! This refreshing mocktail is perfect for quenching your thirst all month long.

Lemon Drop Mocktail 

Ingredients: 

• 1 San Pellegrino Lemon & Lemon Zest
• 2 oz. lemon juice 
• 2 oz. simple syrup
• 1 lemon slice

Instructions: 

1. Water the rim and add sugar. 
2. Mix lemon juice and simple syrup into a glass 
3. Add ice 
4. Top off with Limonata San Pellegrino 
5. Garnish with a lemon slice 
6. Enjoy!

As New Year’s Eve approaches, it’s time for champagne! Instead of popping the champagne at a party, have you ever considered sabering it instead? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to saber a champagne bottle: 

1. Chill the bottle

The first and most important step is to make sure that the champagne bottle is between 38-42 degrees Fahrenheit. The bottle should be in the fridge for at least 3 hours before sabering it. 

2. Prepare your saber 

Make sure your saber is clean and ready to go. The saber doesn’t have to be sharpened, but should be clean.

3. Get the bottle “naked”

Before sabering, make sure to remove the foil, wire cage, and metal cap. Then hold the bottle with your hand around the neck, and keep your thumb on top of the cork until you are ready to saber.  

4. Find the seams

Next, the seam you chose needs to be facing up, and you want to place the saber on that seam where the curve starts. The bottle should be held at the very bottom at a 45-degree angle and should always be pointed away from any people or fragile items or areas. 

5. Time to saber

Now, it’s time to seal the deal. Slide your tool along the seam all the way to the top of the neck, and hit that lower lip part of the bottle. Don’t do it too hard, but firmly. Enjoy!

It’s officially eggnog season! There’s nothing that tastes more like the holidays than an eggnog cocktail. Read more about how to make this simple yet delicious Shine Nog Sipper: 

Shine Nog Sipper

Ingredients: 

• 3 oz. Ole Smoky Shine Nog 
• Nutmeg for Garnish
• Cinnamon Stick for Garnish

Instructions:

1. Chill the Ole Smoky Shine Nog in the fridge
2. Pour into glass
3. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and nutmeg
4. Enjoy!