Fort Wayne, Indiana – As the month of January comes to an end, many people who participated in the Dry January challenge may be looking for ways to continue their alcohol-free lifestyle. For those who want to enjoy a refreshing drink without the alcohol, a new company based in Fort Wayne has a solution: Swizzle.
What is Swizzle?
Swizzle is the first non-alcoholic beverage market in Fort Wayne, founded by Crystal Vann Wallstrom. Swizzle offers a variety of non-alcoholic drinks, such as mocktails, sparkling waters, teas, coffees, and juices. Swizzle also sells non-alcoholic versions of popular alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, and spirits.
Vann Wallstrom said that she started Swizzle to cater to the growing demand for non-alcoholic drinks, especially among people who want to reduce their alcohol consumption for health or personal reasons. She said that non-alcoholic drinks can also be appealing for corporate events or people who are serving as designated drivers during a night out.
“It helps change the conversation about alcohol,” Vann Wallstrom said. “If they decide they want to cut back, they have a healthy option.”
How to Try Swizzle?
Swizzle will host a tasting event on Thursday, February 2, 2024, at The Workspace at Paper Mill, which is located in downtown Fort Wayne at 118 W. Columbia St. Tickets to the tasting event cost $20 and are available online. The event will feature samples of various non-alcoholic drinks, as well as snacks and music.
Vann Wallstrom said that she hopes to open a physical store for Swizzle in the near future, where customers can buy or order non-alcoholic drinks. She also plans to partner with local restaurants and bars to offer Swizzle products on their menus.
“I want to make Swizzle accessible and convenient for everyone,” Vann Wallstrom said. “I want to create a community of people who enjoy non-alcoholic drinks and support each other.”
Why Choose Non-Alcoholic Drinks?
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, excessive alcohol use can lead to various health problems, such as liver disease, heart disease, cancer, and mental disorders. Alcohol can also impair judgment, coordination, and memory, and increase the risk of accidents, injuries, and violence.
Non-alcoholic drinks, on the other hand, can have several benefits, such as:
- Improving physical and mental health
- Saving money and calories
- Enhancing social interactions and relationships
- Avoiding hangovers and withdrawal symptoms
- Supporting sobriety and recovery
Vann Wallstrom said that she hopes that Swizzle can help people discover the joys of non-alcoholic drinks and inspire them to live a healthier and happier life.
“Swizzle is not just a drink, it’s a lifestyle,” Vann Wallstrom said. “It’s a way to celebrate life without alcohol.”
