Dry January

Benefits of Dry January

Physical Health: Improved liver function, lower blood pressure, and potential weight loss.

Mental Clarity: Better sleep and reduced anxiety.

Financial Savings: No alcohol expenses. Spending more time outdoors

Social Exploration: Discovering new non-alcoholic beverages and activities.

Faux Drinks are more fun, less calories, less money (in some places), and look prettier too! And best part of all, no hangover, but watch out for the sugar!

Here are some delicious non-alcoholic faux drinks you can enjoy during Dry January: We highly suggest you give them a try!

1. Mocktails

Virgin Mojito:

Mint, lime, sugar, and soda water.

Nojito:

Same as a mojito but swap the rum for non-alcoholic white rum or omit it entirely.

Cranberry Spritzer:

Cranberry juice, soda water, and lime.

2. Non-Alcoholic Spirits

Seedlip Cocktails:

Mix Seedlip Grove or Spice with tonic or soda water for a sophisticated alternative.

Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirits:

Try a Lyre's non-alcoholic gin or whiskey in your favorite cocktail recipe.

The Zero Proof

3. Sparkling Options

Kombucha Mocktails:

Mix kombucha with fruit juice or herbs for a bubbly treat. Henry loves Kombuch! Devon’s son loves these ones!

Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine:

Brands like Freixenet and Noughty offer great options.

4. Warm Alternatives

Mulled Cider:

Heat apple cider with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange slices.

Herbal Teas:

Chamomile, mint, or hibiscus are comforting choices.

Or add some caffeine for a pick-me-up!

Lovely Latte’s

Homemade Hot Chocolate with soft melting marshmallows

5. DIY Infused Water

Cucumber-Mint Water:

Fresh cucumber slices and mint sprigs in water. Add berries for sweetness, if desired!

Citrus Blend:

Orange, lemon, and lime slices for a zesty refreshment.

We like the Soda Water with Bitters and lemon...

very good and no calories either!

Tips for Dry January Success

Plan Ahead: Have non-alcoholic options ready at social events.

Stay Motivated: Remind yourself of your reasons for participating.

Celebrate Milestones: Reward yourself for staying on track.

To help you stay dry, you can:

Find non-alcoholic drinks to substitute for alcohol. The Grand Opening of our New Office will have mocktail options. 

Keep alcohol out of your house

Bring non-alcoholic drinks to social situations

Create a support group

Use the Try Dry app to track your drinking and set goals 

Our new office grand opening party will also feature mocktail options!

Positive Behavioral and Health Outcomes:

Participants often report benefits such as saving money (63%), better sleep (56%), increased energy (52%), and improved overall health (50%). These results are linked to a reduced alcohol intake during the month, with some participants sustaining healthier drinking habits over time​

80% of people say they felt a sense of accomplishment from participating in Dry January. We say, what a great way to start off the New Year!

While Dry January may not drastically shift population-wide alcohol trends, it provides individual health benefits, fosters awareness, and encourages dialogue about alcohol's role in daily life. We highly recommend giving it a try! Our friends who have swear they never slept better in their lives!! We are all for ANYTHING that can improve our sleep!