
If you’ve enjoyed a delicious mocktail at a Portland restaurant recently, you may have Courtney Berkholtz, the owner and sole operator of Free Spirited, to thank. In October 2024, Courtney launched her non-alcoholic beverage distribution company with a mission to bring the highest quality NA beverages and spirits to Portland’s restaurants and liquor stores. A frequent visitor of the Portland Zoo, it’s fitting that they became her first client, enthusiastically supporting her entrepreneurial journey.
Today, Courtney supplies her carefully curated collection of non-alcoholic drinks to a growing list of establishments, including Bissell Brothers, Bar Publica, RSVP, Another Round, Wilson County BBQ, and many more. As a passionate advocate for the non-alcoholic beverage movement, she runs the business solo, selecting only products she truly loves and believes in.
While her primary focus has been on Portland, Courtney envisions expanding Free Spirited’s reach across Maine, with her list of partner establishments continuing to grow as more businesses embrace the NA beverage trend.