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Jul 30, 2026
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Canadians aren’t quitting alcohol. They’re ‘zebra striping’ to pace themselves
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Canadians aren't quitting alcohol. They're 'zebra striping' to pace themselves
'A lot of people are like, I’m tired of the hangovers,' says one bartender of the customer trend to opt for mocktails between the real thing
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By Mason Kossak
Published Jul 30, 2026
Last updated 1 hour ago
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Any good cocktail menu should have some non-alcohol offerings, too, says Ryan Ringer, co-owner and bartender at Grey…
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