I Cut Back on Drinking. But I Found the Perfect Way to Keep My Evenings Just as Sparkling.

Drink I Cut Back on Drinking. But I Found a Way to Keep My Evenings Just as Sparkling. By Leslie Vooris July 26, 20269:00 AM Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Gift Story Only Slate Plus members can gift Slate stories. Become a member to share 10 free articles a month. Copy Link Share Share Comment Gift Story Only Slate Plus members can gift Slate stories. Become a member to share 10 free articles a month. Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. Americans are drinking less than ever—according to a 2025 Gallup survey, just 54 percent of U.S. adults say they consume alcohol, the lowest rate in 90 years.

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