Derek Brown is a world-renowned mixologist who's now leading the charge in the booming market of non-alcoholic cocktails. He graciously shares the story of the hellish addiction he was living in, how he got clean, and - just in time for holiday parties! - he shares some of the go-to recipes in his book Mindful Mixology: A Comprehensive Guide to No- and Low-Alcohol Cocktails.

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