Skipping the champagne? An Upstate business shares a festive mocktail for New Year’s Eve

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – As we count down to 2026, many people are getting ready to raise a champagne glass and toast the new year. But for a growing number of Americans, New Year’s Eve is looking a little different.

According to a recent Gallup poll, the percentage of U.S. adults who say they drink alcohol has dropped to 54% — the lowest level in 90 years. More people are also saying that drinking no longer feels healthy for them.

Sip and Sparkle is a family-run Upstate business that specializes in creating delicious and visually stunning mocktails. Chantel Vandevelde works alongside her daughters, Shyenne and Faith Vandevelde, to think beyond the glass — turning celebrations into experiences…

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