5 Zero-Proof Drink Ideas For Those Observing Dry Or Damp January

In recent years, vowing to observe a dry January ahead of all alcoholic beverages has been one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. have been found to fail by 19%, showing that only 19% of individuals achieve their goals.

The result was a new trend of trying Damp January instead. As the name suggests, this is a more relaxed effort that encourages people to drink less or be more conscious rather than quitting alcohol altogether. This trend is becoming more and more popular as people seek more sustainable, affordable and easy to maintain solutions.

Whether you want to dry off completely or try Damp January, here are some drink ideas to help you transition after New Year’s Eve revelry.

DRY botanical bubbly

Founded by Sharrell Krauss, a mother of four who wanted a zero-proof adult alternative to wine, DRY Sodas is a single flavor sparkling non-alcoholic beverage with unique botanical flavors. It’s delicious on its own, but can also be used as a base for zero-proof cocktails like the recipe below. Flavors include cucumber, lavender, and rainier cherry, and the line also includes non-alcoholic bitters and sodas.

The latest release, Rosé Soleil, will be available nationwide on January 15th. Like rosé wines, rosé soleils are made to accompany any dish or appetizer and pair well with light pasta dishes, seafood, lamb and goat cheese.

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2 oz. tea tincture (see below)

1 oz. Zero-proof whiskey (Lilaz, etc.)

DRY Botanical Bubbly Reserve Spice Pear

Toasted cinnamon sticks for garnish

Add ice, tea tincture, and zero proof whiskey to a mixing glass and chill well. Strain into a coupe glass and top with Spiced Pear Reserve. For the garnish, carefully light one end of the cinnamon stick with a torch and blow it out. Place a smoking cinnamon stick on top of the glass.

Tea tincture:

2 bags of rooibos tea (or 2 teaspoons)

½ cinnamon stick

Bring 8 oz. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan and add half the cinnamon stick and both rooibos tea bags. Let the tea steep for 10 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve or tea strainer. Allow to cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container.

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SAYSO, another woman-owned company founded in 2021 and launched in June 2022, offers the world’s first line of craft cocktail mixes in tea bags. There are currently four types, but in 2023, new products such as limited flavors and collaboration projects are scheduled to appear.

Made with high-quality fresh, dried, all-natural ingredients, our expertly proportioned tea bags create a balanced beverage in just minutes with the ability to steep in room temperature water. Add Nadake Sake or non-alcoholic spirits for cocktails on the go.

Aurora Elixir

Aurora is a line of sparkling hemp-infused beverages made with sustainably grown Pacific Northwest hemp and hops, made in small batches with a proprietary blend of whole plant extract and +25mg broad spectrum hemp. It is Try them out in one of these zero-proof cocktails created by Jon Lewis-DeMarquez.

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.75 oz Monin Cassis Syrup

0.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

aurora cassis spruce

Pour the syrup and lemon juice into a glass, stir, place the chilled Aurora on top, and garnish with a twist of lemon (ice is optional).

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1.5 oz.lime

0.5 oz white grapefruit juice

.75 oz Aurora Rosemary Grapefruit

barspoon cherry syrup

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fever tree

Best known for their premium tonics, Fever Tree manufactures a range of mixers using naturally sourced ingredients from around the world without artificial flavors or sweeteners. Flavors of all kinds pair wonderfully with zero-proof spirits, and flavors such as Sparkling Sicilian Lemonade and Distiller’s Cola are great on their own.

hot non ginger toddy

This zero-proof cocktail is perfect for when you want to riff on traditional hot toddy flavors without the booze. Apple cider and ginger beer provide a sweet and spicy base for a pleasant non-alcoholic drink.

4 oz.hot apple cider

0.5 oz. Honey or good maple syrup (such as Lunamoku)

1 oz.fresh lemon juice

fever tree ginger beer

Pour cider, lemon juice and honey syrup into a mug. Topped with Fever Tree ginger beer. Garnish with apple fans and cinnamon sticks.

The Liar & The Blood Orange

0.5 oz.Liars AM Whiskey

.75 oz lemon juice

.75 oz Liquid Alchemist Blood Orange Syrup

fever tree blood orange ginger beer

Add ice to a Collins glass, shake and enjoy. Top with Fever Tree Blood Orange Ginger Beer and garnish her wheel with a half of Blood Orange.

Spindrift no Jito

The first cocktail type “Nojito” is now available in sparkling water made by squeezing whole fruits. Spindrift’s first ever herbal flavor inspired by a popular cocktail. The mint-forward, zero-proof sparkler will be available in January and is perfect for people looking for a sugar-free, alcohol-free option to start the year.