13 Delicious Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Dry January
Whether you’re taking the first month of the year off from alcoholic beverages after an indulgent holiday season, or enjoy an alcohol-free lifestyle year round, these delicious mocktail recipes will ensure you always have tasty drink options in the new year.
The health benefits of cutting back on or eliminating alcohol, even if only for the month of January, are well documented and were the original basis behind the creation of Dry January. And while the reasons for skipping the liquor are wide and varied, many people enjoy the challenge of changing up their usual bar sips for something less alcoholic.
A mocktail is simply a non-alcoholic cocktail, and even with copious amounts of mocktails showing up on restaurant menus lately, they are still often associated with a kid’s drink. (More: What is a Mocktail?)
But make no mistake, there are no Shirley Temples on this list. Instead we’re relying on fresh herbs and citrus, fruit juices, homemade simple syrups, and fizzy mixers to create delicious non-alcoholic drinks.
We’re skipping non-alcoholic spirits (a.k.a. zero-proof spirits) for these recipes since they can be pricey and most people don’t have them readily on hand.
Read More: Five Ways to Drink Less Alcohol without Sacrificing Flavor
13 Tasty Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Recipes
Entertaining this month? Use these easy recipes to turn your signature cocktails into perfect Dry January mocktails!
1. Strawberry Mocktail with Pineapple
This virgin cocktail is much more than a strawberry mocktail spritzer. With fresh herbs, fresh fruit, and homemade simple syrup shaken up in a cocktail shaker, it’s full of flavor and the perfect sip for those who love fruity drinks. >Get the Recipe
2. Margarita Mocktail on the Rocks
Perfect for your next Taco Tuesday, this bright and refreshing alcohol-free margarita is served on the rocks with lots of ice and a salty rim. >Get the Recipe
3. Moscow Mule Mocktail
Full of fresh ginger and mint, these refreshing non-alcoholic Moscow Mules take minutes to make and are packed with flavor. >Get the Recipe
4. Paloma Grapefruit Mocktail
A non-alcoholic version of a classic cocktail, we’re using fresh grapefruit juice and homemade grapefruit simple syrup combined with club soda. Garnish it with a salted rim for a well-balanced mocktail. >Get the Recipe
5. Piña Colada Mocktail (Not Blended)
This Piña Colada non-alcoholic cocktail is so good, I don’t even have a recipe for its boozy counterpart on this site. There’s no need to! Alcohol-lovers enjoy this one and won’t miss the rum. >Get the Recipe
6. Mojito Mocktail
This easy recipe is full of fresh mint, lime slices, plus a little simple syrup and soda water to create a refreshing and tasty mocktail. A non-alcoholic mojito mocktail is a delicious option for any special event. >Get the Recipe
7. Blueberry Grapefruit Mocktail
Sweet blueberry and bright grapefruit combine with earthy rosemary for a refreshing Blueberry Grapefruit Mocktail that’s not too sweet and alcohol free. >Get the Recipe
8. Sparkling Citrus Pomegranate Mocktail
With its bright red color from pomegranate juice, plus fresh orange juice and lime juice, these Sparkling Citrus Pomegranate Mocktails are the perfect swap for fruity, fancy drinks. >Get the Recipe
9. Watermelon Strawberry Mocktail
This watermelon strawberry mocktail uses juicy watermelon, homemade strawberry simple syrup, lime juice, and fresh mint to create a perfectly refreshing drink. >Get the Recipe
10. Sparkling Peach Sangria Mocktail with Fresh Peaches
A refreshing glass of sangria is the perfect sip on a hot day, but who says it has to have alcohol in it?! Make a batch of these sparkling non-alcoholic peach sangria mocktails for your next gathering or happy hour entertaining. >Get the Recipe
11. Cherry Lime Sparkling Mocktail
A delicious non-alcoholic sip made with cherry tonic water and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, this Sparkling Sweet Cherry Lime Mocktail is an easy mocktail recipe that’s the perfect choice for your next party. >Get the Recipe
12. Sparkling Red Sangria Mocktail
Festive, fizzy and full of flavor, these non alcoholic sparkling red sangria mocktails are made with sparkling juice, fresh lime juice, and fizzy ginger beer. They’re a perfect sip for the whole family. >Get the Recipe
13. Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail
This delicious Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri takes the best parts of the traditional blended rum drink and changes it into a fun mocktail bursting with strawberry flavor. >Get the Recipe
