It’s the quick drinks to go that’s actually really prepackaged alcohol,” Mellion said. It’s not a nice cocktail that has been put together in a nice package that is going with a pizza. He sought to draw a distinction between the concept of takeout drinks and the actual practice since it was implemented, saying some establishments offer only “a couple of nips and some water.” “That’s what hurts. ![]() “It’s death by 1,000 cuts,” Mellion said. Package Store Association Executive Director Robert Mellion said, the availability of to-go drinks has led to multiple incidents of underage sales, typically involving third-party delivery services. The Package Store Association argued instead Wednesday that the emergency conditions that prompted the temporary policy change have long since subsided. She added that many diners want “unique cocktails that they can only get from these restaurants,” rather than more ubiquitous drinks available at package stores and other retailers. ![]() Restaurant Association Director of Government Affairs Jessica Muradian. ![]() Our guests love the convenience of getting a restaurant-quality drink with their food orders, and it has provided a much-needed revenue boost to our industry,” said Mass. “Cocktails to go has proven to be extremely popular with guests across our industry. Alcohol license fight returns to legislature, for now
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