AF in Arizona with Sam of @forkintasty
Guest blogger Sam of @forkintasty takes us on a zero proof tour of Phoenix, AZ. Sam is known for her fun roundups of alcohol-free and dairy-free content on IG and Tiktok.
My name is Samantha (Sam for short) and I have been sober/alcohol-free since I was in my mid-twenties (when I learned that I reacted severely to any alcohol). I am originally from the Midwest (Columbus, Ohio to be more specific) and moved to Phoenix, Arizona about 6+ years ago. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the Valley as there are many cities/suburbs to explore! I enjoy going to new restaurants and bars and most places are able to either do alcohol-free versions/mocktails of cocktails on their menu or take the creative liberty to concoct a delicious drink! It is so important to not place judgement on those who choose not to consume alcohol and now I believe that the sober/sober-curious/alcohol-free space is more wide-spread and accessible than ever in many markets/areas around the country.
I love that many places now offer just as beautiful and creative alternatives to cocktails for those who are sober-curious. Aside from only being able to have club soda and cranberry (or versions of this) and pop/soda/iced tea/lemonade, the restaurant and bar industries have created a new space for these concoctions to shine just as bright. I often find myself pleasantly surprised when menus have designated non-alcoholic/alcohol-free sections that boast creative, delicious and Instagram-worthy drinks! When I travel, I often ask restaurants and bars if they are able to create a mocktail/alcohol-free version of cocktails and many more now have been able to accommodate this request, which I am super thankful for!
Below are some of my favorite places that offer alcohol-free options in Phoenix.
Platform 18 located inside Century Grand (Phoenix, AZ)
Undertow located inside Century Grand (Phoenix, AZ)
KHLA (Phoenix, AZ)
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour (Phoenix, AZ)
The Rose Garden (Downtown Phoenix, AZ)
The Parlour Room/The White Rabbit (Gilbert, AZ)
Garden Bar (Phoenix, AZ)
Little Rituals (Downtown Phoenix, AZ)
Samantha (Sam for short) has been sober/alcohol-free since she was in her mid-twenties (when she learned that se reacted severely to any alcohol). Sam is originally from the Midwest (Columbus, Ohio to be more specific) and moved to Phoenix, Arizona about 6+ years ago.
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