Bill allows cocktails to go
MADISON, Wis. (AP) –Bars and restaurants could sell cocktails and glasses of wine to go under a bill the state Assembly approved Wednesday.
The bipartisan measure has been pushed by bar and restaurant owners since the pandemic began as another way for struggling businesses to attract customers. Bars and restaurants also have a higher profit margin on alcohol sales than food.
Under the bill, any Class B alcohol license holder could sell mixed drinks and wine by the glass to go with a “tamper-evident” seal. The drinks could be sold for pickup only, not delivery. More than 30 states, including Michigan, have similar laws.
The Wisconsin Grocers Association and the Wisconsin Public Health Association were the only registered opponents to the measure. Supporters include groups representing the state’s tourism, hotel and lodging industries, bars and restaurants.



