Fast Company With bars and restaurants closed, boozing at home is booming

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From: Fast Company Compass - Saturday Apr 04, 2020 03:27 pm
Good morning! In normal times, there are plenty of places to go for a drink, from neighborhood bars t
Good morning!
In normal times, there are plenty of places to go for a drink, from neighborhood bars to downtown restaurants. But with tippling in its traditional form suspended due to COVID-19, more people are taking at-home liquor and wine more seriously. Some of them are even creating new concoctions and showing them off on social networks.
Sean Captain took a look at this phenomenon—and the numbers that show that alcohol delivery is one business that’s growing in these challenging times. Read more.
—Harry McCracken

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As we shelter at home due to COVID-19, we’re getting more ambitious with the drinks we mix—and sharing our creations online.
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