#61. Alcohol-Free Spirit-Forward Events with Third Place Bar

Send me a message 🤗Sam Bail is the founder and tastemaker of the Stateside non-alcoholic pop-up sensation Third Place Bar.And for the last two years, Sam has had her finger firmly on the pulse of the low/no drinks scene.Born in Germany, studied in Manchester (the one in England, that is), and currently based in New York, Sam is busy putting on events, teaching cocktail classes, and integrating all of these into both consumer and corporate locations.We cover everything from going to events alone to adult parallel play to the challenges of alcohol-free, spirit-forward cocktails – including a few tips from Sam on how best to serve them. Anyone for a sushi rice stirred drink…?============WE CHAT ABOUT0:00 Coming up...2:12 Sam's story6:50 Drinking for the sake of it7:31 Late-night alcohol-free spaces9:21 What does the term 'Third Space' mean?14:34 Why a pop-up and not a permanent bar?15:36 Late-night tea houses17:48 Adult spaces18:44 Third Place Bar events20:00 Going alone to events24:27 Parallel play for adults28:40 Choosing pop-up locations31:02 Drinks at Third Place events32:58 Spirit-forward, alcohol-free cocktails37:56 Stir it with sushi rice!38:42 Mindful Drinking Fest41:47 Reach out to Sam43:49 The BBQ-Q ============THIRDPLACEBAR.NYC //  @ THIRDPLACEBARNYC============WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:The Pathfinder*Best Day BrewingJoin the membership and get the resources you need to make the change you want - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/s/the-vault ===You can email me at [email protected]===🗝️ Join the membership and unlock full access to The Vault - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/s/the-vault===*Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may earn a commission that helps me keep the show going. Thank you.