David Burtka on mocktails, sobriety, and his new book with husband Neil Patrick Harris

"David Burtka has spent much of his life entertaining, onstage, on-screen, in the kitchen, and in person. Because to know David is to love him as he engulfs you in his effusive effervescence. But his latest project, a new book written with his husband, Neil Patrick Harris, isn't just about entertaining others. It's about making sure everyone at the party feels seen."

"And if you are like me, someone who is coming up on four years of sobriety, you know that sometimes parties, bars, and restaurants miss their mark when they aren't cognizant of people who prefer not to drink. I always say to people the hardest part about going out with friends isn't avoiding alcohol; it's about finding something else to drink besides water."

David Burtka has entertained onstage, on-screen, in the kitchen, and in person throughout his life. He and Neil Patrick Harris created a book that pairs classic cocktails with alcohol-free alternatives. The collection aims to make everyone at parties feel seen, including people who prefer not to drink. Burtka is nine years sober and grew tired of nonalcoholic options limited to seltzer, club soda, or overly sweet mocktails. He wanted adult, sip-and-savor beverages rather than juice-box versions. The project seeks to elevate the nonalcoholic experience, offering thoughtful, sophisticated mocktails that stand alongside classic cocktails.

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