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Non-Alcoholic Beverages to Try This January

Refreshing Mocktails to Keep Your Dry January Fun and Flavorful

January is the perfect month for a reset, and what better way to embrace a fresh start than with delicious, creative non-alcoholic drinks? Whether you’re participating in Dry January or just looking to explore booze-free options, these mocktails will bring flavor, sophistication, and fun to your glass.

Here’s a lineup of 10 refreshing non-alcoholic beverages to try this January, each packed with personality and charm.

1. Dry Cranberry Spritzer

A refreshing and tangy drink with a citrusy punch, this spritzer balances cranberry and grapefruit notes for a light yet flavorful experience.

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Seedlip Grove 42
1 oz Monin cranberry syrup
1 oz lime juice
2 dashes orange bitters
Top off with Grapefruit soda

Steps:

Combine all ingredients (except the Q Grapefruit soda) in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously and strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
Top with Grapefruit soda, stir, and garnish as desired.

Source: Albion Gould

2. Sin City Sober

This fruity, minty drink is both refreshing and aromatic, perfect for a lazy afternoon or a casual gathering.

Ingredients:

2 fresh strawberries
5 mint leaves
0.75 oz lemon juice
0.75 oz simple syrup
4 oz still water

Steps:

Muddle strawberries and mint in a shaker.
Add lemon juice, simple syrup, and still water.
Shake well, pour into a Collins glass, and garnish with a strawberry and mint sprig.

Source: Cheers Magazine

3. Hot Apple Cider

Cozy up with this spiced, warming drink that tastes like winter in a cup.

Ingredients:

10 oz apple cider
1 tsp pumpkin butter

Steps:

Heat the apple cider in a pan over low heat.
Stir in pumpkin butter until fully dissolved.
Garnish with star anise and a cinnamon stick for an added festive touch.

Source: All Recipes 

4. Coconut and Mint Cooler

This hydrating and refreshing mocktail is a tropical escape in a glass.

Ingredients:

4 cups coconut water
2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
0.5 cup lime juice
0.25 cup sugar (optional)
0.25 cup chopped mint leaves

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher.
Let the mixture chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
Serve cold and enjoy.

Source: She Knows

5. Berry Burlesque

A vibrant, fizzy drink with rich black currant flavors and a gingery kick.

Ingredients:

0.5 oz lime juice
0.5 oz honey syrup
1 oz black currant puree
4-6 mint leaves
Top with Ginger Beer

Steps:

Combine lime juice, honey syrup, black currant puree, and mint leaves in a shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain over fresh ice.
Top with ginger beer and garnish.

Source: Secco Drink Infusion

6. Lavender Lemonade

Floral and refreshing, this lemonade has a delicate sweetness that makes it truly special.

Ingredients:

6 cups water
0.5 cup honey
5 tbsp dried lavender
1 cup fresh lemon juice, strained

Steps:

Bring water and honey to a boil, then remove from heat.
Crush lavender and add it to the pot, then steep for 2 hours in the fridge.
Strain the mixture and stir in lemon juice. Serve over ice.

Source: Carol’s Vegan Kitchen

7. Rosemary Blueberry Smash

A tart and herbaceous drink that combines blueberries and rosemary for a sophisticated sip.

Ingredients:

7-8 blueberries
1 rosemary sprig (stripped)
1 oz honey syrup
1 oz fresh lemon juice, strained
4 oz sparkling mineral water

Steps:

Muddle blueberries, rosemary, and honey syrup in a shaker.
Add lemon juice and ice, then shake vigorously.
Strain into a tall glass of ice and top with sparkling water.

Source: Fresh Out

8. Virgin Paloma

Citrusy and refreshing, this non-alcoholic version of the classic Paloma is a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

1.5 oz lime juice
1 oz grapefruit juice
1 oz agave syrup
Healthy pinch of sea salt

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain into a Collins glass over ice.
Top with soda water and stir.

Source: Cooking Lovers

9. Wildcat Cooler

A sweet and tangy blueberry-based cooler with a layered presentation that’s as beautiful as it is tasty.

Ingredients:

1 cup blueberries
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 lemon, juiced
Water to taste

Steps:

Simmer blueberries, sugar, and water for 15 minutes.
Strain the mixture to separate solids from juice.
Pour blueberry syrup over crushed ice, add lemon juice, and fill with water.

Source: Cocktail A Day

10. Pineapple Cobbler

Tropical and zesty, this cobbler mocktail is a refreshing way to brighten your day.

Ingredients:

1 oz strawberry juice
0.5 oz lime juice
3 oz pineapple juice
Club soda

Steps:

Shake lime juice and pineapple juice with ice.
Strain into a highball glass over ice and top with club soda.
Float strawberry juice on top and garnish with a strawberry.

Source: Shott Beverages

Non-alcoholic drinks have come a long way from plain sodas and fruit juices. These 10 recipes are proof that mocktails can be just as creative and satisfying as their boozy counterparts. So, grab your shaker and some fresh ingredients, and toast to a healthier start to the year. Who says January has to be boring?
 

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