You can buy a decent bottle and stay home for about that much, and depending on who you are, have “leftovers”.
It’s no replacement for going out and being social, but I’m at a point in my life where I’d rather kill a bottle with a couple other friends at home where we can pick the music and activities
“yeah I’d like to spend $40 after taxes and tip to not get drunk, that sounds great!” - this article’s platonic ideal of a gen Z drinker.
You can buy a decent bottle and stay home for about that much, and depending on who you are, have “leftovers”.
It’s no replacement for going out and being social, but I’m at a point in my life where I’d rather kill a bottle with a couple other friends at home where we can pick the music and activities