’Tis the season of summer soirées, and that often means one thing: lots of alcohol. But in 2025, many are getting sober-curious, if not embracing sobriety entirely. In fact, nearly half of Americans said they were planning to drink less this year. If you’re feeling unsure about facing the season sober, I can reveal the secret scientific formula for attending a big do – whether it be a wedding, work party, birthday bash – and having a jolly nice time without so much as sniffing a glass of wine. “Tom, it can’t be done,” you say. Oh, but it can. And here’s how.
