Cheers to Dry January and Beyond. Co-founders of Zero Proof Collective are changing the Twin Cities non-alcoholic beverage scene.
Drinks
![Cieck Winery’s Erbaluce di Caluso Cieck Winery’s Erbaluce di Caluso from Piedmont, Italy](https://archive.edinamag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/Erbaluce.jpg?itok=-59Gl2cA)
Here’s a wine with a great deal of merit and heritage to try: Cieck Winery’s Erbaluce di Caluso from Piedmont, Italy.
![Riesling A bottle and glass of Riesling white wine](https://archive.edinamag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/iStock-974725118.jpg?itok=8dyPDQMf)
Did you know that wine can take on some of the same aromas as some of our favorite tree blossoms?
![White rum Skalvenn white rum](https://archive.edinamag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/iStock-685271972.jpg?itok=qPZHgxNr)
With a sweet nose, a powerful cane character for the body and a tropical finish, this rum is a go to for your next daiquiri or mai tai.
![Cocktails Cocktails with homemade simple syrup](https://archive.edinamag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/iStock-511013972.jpg?itok=ospCznla)
Simple syrups are just that. Simple. Often time when customers ask me for simple syrup at Edina Liquor, I'm astounded. "Don't you have sugar and water at home?"
![Domaine des Terres Dorées FRV 100 sparkling rose](https://archive.edinamag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/Terres%20Dorees.jpg?itok=oWqiE-1l)
This slightly sweet bubbly is just the right partner for almost any dark chocolate it meets.
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It started with a birthday gift and turned into a passion and family business. For James Ewen’s 21st birthday, he received a home brew kit from his father and brother (now business partner), Sean Ewen. But it wasn’t a quick journey.
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Wondering what to do with leftovers? Garnish a cocktail in style, of course. Enter the olive donned martini, an ultimate version of glamour in a glass, immortalized by Hollywood heroes.
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March brings us some fun wine tasting events to help expand our palettes and a beer tasting to help us discover some new brews.
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It’s a new year! For many, celebrating in 2017 need not include alcohol. Abstaining can be easy with these fine mocktails and other alcohol-free beverages—all satisfying and delicious.