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Good food and wine have long been one of the most popular pairings. But for those who don’t partake in the consumption of alcohol or animal products, it can be tricky to navigate. Fortunately, as awareness around these important lifestyle choices grows, a wide variety of alternatives are being developed.

With the holidays coming up quick and a party or two scheduled for you to host, now’s the time to start thinking about the beverages you’ll be offering your guests. Since some party goers will be underage or choose not to drink alcohol, you’ll have to have a nice balance of booze-free and booze-filled beverages for people to partake in. You can get the festivities going with a well-stocked holiday pantry from Beverage Universe. Here are some good choices to have on hand.

What’s a holiday without a toast among friends? Get out the wine glasses and cheers to the upcoming festivities! But if you’re not a wine drinker or just don’t want the alcohol content, why not try non-alcoholic wine? It’s the perfect beverage to bring everyone together. Even teens can get in on the toasting fun with a glass of non-alcoholic wine.

If you’re a lover of root beer, you may be interested to hear the history of this sweet and bubbly beverage. You’d also be interested to know that the root beer we know and love today bears little resemblance to its original cousin. Root beer was so-named in a literal sense, as it was used to describe beers made from roots.

As the non-alcoholic category of alcohol continues to grow, booze–free beer is a go-to choice for many people. Some don’t want the buzz that comes with alcohol, while others want to still socialize but remain alert for a work meeting. It’s also a great option for those who want to try out the taste of beer but don’t want to commit to the alcohol content. And in so-called “Dry January”, where many people forgo alcohol in an effort to get healthier, sales of no- or low-alcohol drinks skyrocket.