Dry January Mocktails: 3 Delicious Alcohol-Free Drink Recipes
By Kristina Garcia
The holidays are over, the decorations are packed up, and January is here. For many people, the start of the new year signals Dry January - a month without alcohol. Given all the indulging that tends to happen come this time of year, taking a break from booze for 31 days can help hit the reset button on health habits.
But just because you're temporarily hanging up your wine glass or cocktail shaker doesn't mean your drinks have to be boring! We've rounded up 3 refreshing, fun mocktail recipes to get you through Dry January with zero FOMO.
These alcohol-free sippers are fruity, flavorful, and fancier than your average juice or soda. Perfect for unwinding after a long day or hosting friends for good, clean fun. With ingredients like fresh herbs, citrus, ginger, and tea - you can feel good about raising a mocktail glass.
Get ready to toast Dry January in delicious style with these 3 lip-smacking mocktails. Your tastebuds will thank you!
Fizzy Rosemary Cider Mocktail
First up - a bubbly, herbaceous Fizzy Rosemary Cider Mocktail from Eating Well. This apple cider sipper is spiked with fresh rosemary and lemon juice for a pop of citrus. The ginger beer gives it a satisfying fizz.
Ingredients
Sugar-Free Rosemary Simple Syrup
½cupwater
½cupgranulated sugar substitute
1sprigrosemary
Mocktail
4ouncesapple cider
4ouncesclub soda or seltzer
1 tablespoon sugar-free simple syrup
1sprigfresh rosemary (Optional)
Directions
To prepare simple syrup: Combine water, sugar substitute, and rosemary in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until the sugar substitute is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes. Remove and discard the rosemary sprig.
To prepare mocktail: Combine cider, club soda (or seltzer) and simple syrup in a highball glass. (Reserve remaining simple syrup for another use.) Garnish with rosemary sprig, if desired.
Next, we're crushing on Guava Green SuperTea from Clevr Blends. This crisp, tropical tea combines green tea with guava fruit, ginger, and rhodiola root. It's lightly caffeinated while still soothing and delicious. We love sipping this iced tea as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Finally, this Lemon & Lime Mocktail from Healthy Little Peach is a cross between a mojito and margarita, hold the alcohol. It mixes tart citrus juices with mint and lime slices for a refreshing, summery flavor. So easy to whip up and enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
1 whole Lime
1 whole lemon
handful fresh mint
2 8 cups
2 cups water
3 tsp honey or agave nectar (1 1/2 tsp per cup)
Instructions
Fill 2 8oz glasses with crushed ice and add 1 1/2 tsp of honey or agave nectar to the ice.
Cut your lemon and limes in half. Use the juice of half the lemon and half the lime in each glass. (This is tart, so if you are not a fan, you may want to cut this portion to meet your needs)
Once you have added your lemon and lime juice, add in your fresh mint and and a couple of lemon and lime slices.
Once you have your lemon and lime juices, add in fresh or sparkling water to fill the rest of the glass.
Use a spoon and stir the mocktail until the honey or nectar is combined.
A refreshing lemon and lime mocktail that is a mix of an alcohol-free mojito and margarita. Lemon & Lime Mocktail by Healthy Little Peach.
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So, raise a glass (of sparkling fruit-infused water, of course) to a Dry January full of vibrant flavors, revitalized spirits, and self-discovery. Share your favorite mocktail creations with us and let's make this journey one of fun, flavor, and holistic glow-up goodness. Remember, this is just a suggestion, feel free to add your unique touches and spice it up as you see fit. Happy Dry January!
What mocktails will you be sipping this Dry January? Let us know!