It’s no surprise bartenders in the St. Louis area are still finding ways to sling drinks for the thirsty among us. And, they’re getting really creative.

We all have our ways of getting through this global coronavirus pandemic.

Virtual dates with friends? Check.
Quiet walks in the neighborhood? Check.
Binging Netflix? Check and check.

But one of the other ways Americans are trying to get by… is with booze. A lot of it.

Nielsen, a company that tracks consumer habits, found alcohol sales were up 55% the week ending March 21 across the U.S. It was around that time people realized it could be awhile before grabbing a pint at their favorite brewery or toasting a drink at their favorite moody cocktail joint.

Not long after, dining rooms were forced to close throughout Missouri and Illinois.

So, it’s no surprise bartenders in the St. Louis area are still finding ways to sling drinks for the thirsty among us. And, they’re getting really creative.

The Abby Eats St. Louis podcast team rounded up few local restaurants (like Mission Taco Joint and Yellowbelly) that are pouring and shaking cocktails live they’ve never done before.

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