Three days off doesn't have to mean three days lost. The Labor Day Playbook covers practical moves for both guests and hosts — from the First-Drink Decider (make your first round non-alc to set the tone) to the One Up One Down Rule (follow every boozy round with a club soda) to the Exit Token (have a reason you're excited about tomorrow morning). The go-to move: show up with a six-pack of Topo Chico. Glass bottle, crazy bubbly, shaped like a beer. Confidence in a bottle.
If you're hosting, the playbook flips to your side too. Set up a designated Club Soda Club cooler with sparkling waters, NA beers, and garnishes. Make a signature zero-proof house drink and give it a fun name. Keep the vibe centered on games, music, and connection — because what's in your glass matters least when the cornhole boards are out and the energy is right.