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Cocktails To Go

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A mixologist in a New Jersey bar prepares an Old Fashioned cocktail for takeout, symbolizing the new permanent law allowing cocktails to go.
Drinks

NJ Governor Signs Law Making Cocktails To Go Permanent

The temporary permission for New Jersey's bars to sell a perfectly mixed Old Fashioned for takeout has officially become permanent, thanks to Governor Mikie Sherrill's signature.

Daniel Moretti·August 31, 2026
People celebrating outside a New Jersey bar with sealed to-go cocktails, signifying the new permanent law.
Drinks

New Jersey Makes To-Go Cocktails Permanent

After years of temporary allowances, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill officially made cocktails-to-go a permanent fixture in 2026.

Daniel Moretti·August 29, 2026
A bartender in an Illinois bar places a sealed cocktail to-go container on the counter, with patrons enjoying drinks in the background.
Drinks

Cocktails to go permanent in Illinois, effective 2026

On July 1, 2026, Illinois will permanently allow restaurants and bars to sell cocktails for pickup and delivery, a measure born from pandemic necessity.

Daniel Moretti·July 6, 2026