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Independent reviews of non alcoholic brands, mocktail bars, and luxury hotels. The most trusted curatorial voice in zero proof culture and sober travel.

Independent reviews of non alcoholic brands, mocktail bars, and luxury hotels. The most trusted curatorial voice in zero proof culture and sober travel.
Shake Stir and Mingle™ is where the most considered consumers in non alcoholic culture find what is worth their attention — from the spirit alternatives redefining the category, to the hotels building serious zero proof program to the mocktail bars across North America earning their place in the conversation.
Independent reviews of non alcoholic brands, mocktail bars, and luxury hotels — curated by Shake Stir and Mingle™, the lifestyle and hospitality brand redefining better living. The Pour Edit™ is where we publish what we vet: the brands, the destinations, the recipes, and the industry stories shaping zero proof culture. Honest reviews. Real recommendations. Curators of Better Living™.

For the sober curious. For the alcohol-free. For everyone choosing presence over performance. Shake Stir and Mingle™ exists to serve the consumer most of the beverage industry has been slow to see — and the brands, hotels, and creators who are finally building for them. Through the SSM Method™, the Zero-Proof Playbook™, and the most discerning curatorial standards in the category, we are building the trusted voice of non alcoholic culture.

We are Sonya Crew and Ashli Crew Rodriguez — the mother-daughter founders behind Shake Stir & Mingle™, the lifestyle and hospitality brand redefining what it means to gather, sip, and live with intention.
Sonya Crew is an early childhood educator with over 30 years of classroom experience, the publisher of Joy and Praise Magazine in 2003 under her company Blessed Communications, and a community builder whose career has placed her alongside leaders across faith, sports, and culture — including collaborations with NFL greats like Troy Vincent. Her career has been built on one conviction: structure and intention change outcomes.
Ashli Crew Rodriguez is a full spectrum doula, prenatal educator, lactation educator, and maternal health advocate. As the founder of A Village Doula, she has spent her career walking alongside women in the most vulnerable and sacred moments of their lives — bringing presence, advocacy, and informed care to every room she enters. The same instinct that makes her an exceptional doula shapes every recipe, every life lesson, and every gathering at the heart of SSM™.
Together, we built the SSM Zero-Proof Playbook™, developed the proprietary SSM Method™ — Foundation, Elevation, Balance, Texture, Presentation — and created a platform trusted by 400K+ community members globally.
As Official Media Partners of Tales of the Cocktail, Tales Catalyst Honorees, and recognized voices at Bar Convent Brooklyn, we bring industry credibility, community trust, and curatorial authority to every brand, hotel, and experience we feature in The Pour Edit.
This is what 30 years of showing up for people looks like when it finds its platform.
Every sip is a choice. Every choice is a lesson. Every lesson points back to better living.
— Sonya & Ashli, Shake Stir & Mingle™

400K+ people globally have chosen Shake Stir & Mingle™ as their home for zero proof living, intentional hospitality, and better living content. They are sober curious.
Health-conscious. Experience-driven. Loyal to brands that meet them with intention. On our YouTube channel, podcast, and blog —
The Pour Edit — we bring them the mocktail recipes, non alcoholic brand reviews, luxury hotel features, and life lessons that help them live better every single day. This is the community your brand needs to be in front of.
Shake Stir and Mingle™ is the lifestyle and hospitality brand redefining what it means to gather, sip, and live with intention. Founded by Sonya Crew and Ashli Crew Rodriguez, we curate the brands, destinations, and conversations shaping non alcoholic culture — from spirit alternatives to luxury sober travel to the SSM
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"What we put our names on shapes everything we have built. At Shake Stir and Mingle™, we are dedicated to featuring only what we would personally recommend, which includes our favorite mocktail recipes and non-alcoholic drinks for the sober curious and zero proof community. We never compromise on what our audience trusts us to deliver. That is the standard. That is the only standard."
— Sonya Crew & Ashli Crew Rodriguez Shake Stir & Mingle™· Curators of Better Living
Hello Friends, What a journey it has been gathering with you. We started this with a simple belief — that the way you sip reflects the way you live. And everything we have built since has grown from that one conviction. Shake Stir & Mingle™ is no longer just a podcast. It is a lifestyle and hospitality brand — and you have been here for the becoming. From our first mocktail build to the SSM Zero-Proof Playbook™, from intentional hosting to luxury hospitality and beyond, we are just getting started. What is coming next is bigger than anything we have shared before. More chapters. More recipes. More life lessons. More conversations that go deeper than the glass — into how we live, how we gather, how we travel, and how we show up for the people we love. This community is the reason we keep building. Subscribe and sip with intention.
Shake Stir and Mingle™ sat down with industry leaders to explore their life lessons and experiences, offering you an inside look at the trailblazers shaping today’s hospitality industry in this section.
The Trailblazer Series™ Shake Stir and Mingle™'s ongoing editorial spotlight on the leaders, mentors, and voices shaping the future of hospitality, beverage culture, and community.
At Shake Stir & Mingle™ we believe the drink still sets the tone — not because of what is in it, but because of the intention behind it.
That belief lives in everything we create: our SSM Zero-Proof Playbook™, our mocktail recipes, our hospitality framework, and the conversations we host on our podcast.
Here you will find zero proof builds crafted with the SSM Method™, life lessons paired with every recipe, luxury hospitality inspiration, intentional travel, and stories from the people shaping the future of mindful drinking culture.
This is not just a blog. This is not just a podcast. This is a lifestyle — and you are invited.
Come as you are. Sip with intention. Live better.
Join the Shake Stir & Mingle™ community today.
Sonya & Ashli Shake Stir & Mingle™
"Every sip is a choice. Every choice is a lesson. Every lesson points back to better living."
An exclusive Shake Stir and Mingle™ profile of Lucia Creed — 2025 U.S. Tales Catalyst Honoree by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation.
In this candid conversation, Lucia shares the journey that brought her from bartender to mentor — the moments that shaped her leadership philosophy, the lessons she would pass to anyone building a career in hospitality, and what being named a Tales Catalyst means in a season when representation in this industry matters more than ever.
Part of The Trailblazer Series — Shake Stir and Mingle™'s ongoing editorial spotlight on the changemakers redefining hospitality, leadership, and what it means to do this work with intention.
In this conversation: • Lucia's path from bartender to industry mentor • The meaning of the Tales Catalyst honor • Her advice to the next generation of hospitality leaders • Why mentorship and representation are the future of this industry
Filmed at The Collective by Crew Media.
Create a refined, non-alcoholic home bar by stocking high-quality alcohol-free spirits (such as Seedlip or Lyre’s), along with artisanal bitters, fresh herbs, and vibrant citrus. Keep essentials like sparkling water, ginger beer, and house-made simple syrups on hand to craft elevated mocktails. Design your space with intention—include beautiful glassware, a dedicated ice station, and a rotating selection of seasonal garnishes to enhance both the experience and presentation.
Christina Veira—2025 Tales of the Cocktail Catalyst International Honoree and owner of Toronto’s award-winning Bar Mordecai—sits down with Shake Stir and Mingle for a powerful and honest conversation about the state of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in the hospitality and spirits industry. I
n this interview, Christina shares her thoughts on: • How some brands have abandoned their DEI commitments • What authentic representation should look like • The emotional moment she found out she was named a Tales Catalyst honoree • Building inclusive spaces at Bar Mordecai and beyond Known for her leadership, advocacy, and innovation in the bar world,
Christina reminds us that diversity isn’t a trend—it’s the truth of our industry. Watch this inspiring, real, and necessary conversation—and join us in amplifying voices that move the industry forward. Subscribe to Shake Stir and Mingle for more interviews with changemakers in cocktails, culture, and community.
An exclusive Shake Stir and Mingle™ profile of Eileen Wayner — CEO of Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, one of the most influential organizations in modern beverage hospitality.
In this conversation, Eileen shares the work behind the Foundation, the mission shaping its programming, and the leadership principles that have guided her through one of the most transformative eras in hospitality.
Part of The Trailblazer Series — Shake Stir and Mingle™'s ongoing editorial spotlight on the leaders shaping the future of hospitality, beverage culture, and community.
An exclusive Shake Stir and Mingle™ profile of Kirk Estopinal — bartender, author, and partner at Cane and Table in New Orleans.
Kirk discusses the craft, the philosophy, and the personal journey behind his decades-long career — including what he has learned from building something that lasts in an industry constantly chasing what is new.
Part of The Trailblazer Series — Shake Stir and Mingle™'s ongoing editorial spotlight on the voices behind beverage culture's most enduring institutions.
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