08.28.2023

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🍹 Mocktails are having their moment

Where to find mocktails + other nonalcoholic options in KC

Cheers to mocktail options. | Photo by KCtoday

Now more than ever, data shows that consumers are experimenting with what it means to be “sober curious.” The result has been a spike in sales of non-alcoholic beverages and a declining interest in alcoholic drinks.

Here are a few stand-out stats:

Total dollar sales of non-alcoholic beverages grew by 20.6% between August 2021 and 2022. Non-alcoholic beer accounted for 85.3% of those sales.
36% of US consumers reported to have “lost interest in drinking alcohol in general” while 13% reported to be “interested in alternative non-alcoholic beverages.”
Sales of non-alcoholic beer, wine, and spirits rose from 0.22% of total alcohol sales in the US in 2018 to 0.47% in 2022.
Global Market Share predicts that the non-alcoholic drinks market will grow to $30 billion by 2025.

Wanna know where you can enjoy a mocktail in Kansas City? These are some of the local spots we love + what to drink there:

Wild Child, 11022 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS | The Palomania combines clarified grapefruit, clarified watermelon, chipotle vinegar, lime acids, and agave.
Mean Mule, 1733 Locust St., KCMO | Try the Kleopatra for a lightly sweet, herbal, and effervescent taste.
Ça Va, 4149 Pennsylvania St., KCMO | Sip on a Hold the Bubs, which includes lavender honey, lemon, and bubbles‍.
Gaels Public House, 5424 Troost Ave., KCMO | Try the Purple Punch, made with mint, blackberry mash, lemon, and Red Bull Acai.
Mitch e Amaro, 306 Armour Rd., North Kansas City, MO | Want something less sweet? Order the Garden Sour, with Garden 108, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

Did we miss one of your favorite mocktail spots? Let us know.

Events

Monday, Aug. 28

Grand Horizons | Monday, Aug. 28-Sunday, Sept. 3 | Times vary | City Stage at Union Station | $20-$48 | Enjoy this Tony Award nominated play that depicts the surprisingly amicable and hilarious end of Nancy and Bill’s 50-year marriage.

Tuesday, Aug. 29

Kansas City Monarchs vs. Sioux City Explorers | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 7 p.m. | Legends Field | $8-$60 | Buy one, get one free for infield reserved and outfield reserved tickets to watch the Monarchs take the home diamond.
A Tribute to Charlie “Yardbird” Parker | Tuesday, Aug. 29 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Lonnie’s Reno Club, Ambassador Hotel Kansas City, 1111 Grand Ave., Kansas City, MO | $126-$150 | Join Lonnie McFadden for a tribute concert to the great Charlie Parker on the legend’s 103rd birthday.

Wednesday, Aug. 30

Western Wednesday | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 7-11 p.m. | Social Cabaret, 9050 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS | $15 | Get your dancing boots on for this two-step and line dancing class.

Events calendar here

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Giveaway

Enter to win our Back to School Family Shopping Spree Giveaway

Graphic created by 6AM City; photos provided by Corinth Square

With the kids back in school, it’s more important than ever to carve out some quality family time. Our suggestion: Take them on a shopping spree and out to dinner at Corinth Square. We’re partnering with Corinth Square to give one lucky family a $200 shopping spree ($100 to the store of their choice; $100 to the restaurant of their choice).

Feeling lucky? How to enter to win:

1. Like this post
2. Follow @thekctoday and @corinth_square
3. Tag a friend in the comments

Head over to our Instagram to enter now through Wednesday, Sept. 6 at midnight. We’ll announce the winner here in our newsletter on Friday, Sept. 8.

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News Notes

Real Estate

We see growth in Lee’s Summit’s future. Land previously owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hit the market last weekend. City officials plan to develop the ~1,800 acres for residential, industrial, and commercial use — adding thousands of jobs and tens of thousands of new residents. (FOX4)

Sports

Winner winner. KC Current goalkeeper AD Franch earned the most recent Deloitte US Impact Save of the Week thanks to fan voting on social media. This is AD’s second time winning the title this season and her fourth since joining the team in 2021.

Watch

Kelce’s TV career continues. A new Campbell’s Soup commercial showcases the Chiefs star tight end, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce, of the Philadelphia Eagles. Plus, the sibling duo’s mom, Donna Kelce, makes an appearance. Watch here. (Kansas City Business Star)

Feel Good

A local nonprofit offers single moms a free shopping spree once a month thanks to generous community donations. Clothed with Dignity — at 11539 W. 83rd Terr., Overland Park, KS — helps nearly 200 single moms each month. Set up an appointment. (KSHB)

Health

Did you know annual screenings are essential for good breast health? Dr. Onalisa Winblad, Director of Breast Imaging, recommends these seven tips to get your best mammogram.*

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The Wrap

City Editor Bella Rainey poses on a rooftop overlooking Kansas City, KCtoday.

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It is finally beginning to cool off (let’s be real, anything is cooler than last week), which means I am gearing up for the fall season. Send me your favorite fall activities in Kansas City so I can check them out.

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