Food Shopping and Storing Beverages How to Mix Alcohol-Free Drinks Like a Pro—and Make the Most of Dry January Try these tasty alcohol-free options—and some fun mocktail recipes that'll have you feeling the buzz. By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand has more than 20 years of experience as a lifestyle writer and editor, writing thousands of articles on topics that help people live better and healthier lives for Real Simple, Parents, and dozens of other top publications. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 5, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Dry January may be the perfect fresh start to the new year—and with the right mocktails and drinks, you won't feel like you're missing a thing. Simply host Haley Cairo tests some very tasty alcohol-free alternatives, and offers her favorite mocktail recipes that'll make it easy to enjoy every sip. How to Make Delicious Alcohol-Free Cocktails Haley recommends going the extra mile to make your mocktails feel fancier, by using fresh or dried fruit as garnishes, rimming the glass with salt or sugar for extra flavor, muddling fresh herbs into the drink, or dressing up simple seltzers with bitters, shrubs, and syrups. 01 of 04 Nonalcoholic Margarita With Ritual Tequila Alternative Amazon.com $30, amazon.com 2 ounces tequila alternative1.5 ounces lime juicesimple syrup or agave syrup to taste.For the rim: manuka honey, tajin, and coconut sugarPrep the rim by lining it with honey and rolling it in a combination tajin and coconut sugar. Combine the other ingredients in a shaker with ice, then pour and enjoy. (Don't forget a lime slice for garnish!) 02 of 04 Whiskey Sour With Spiritless Kentucky 74 Spiritless $36, spiritless.com 2 ounces whiskey alternative 1 ounce fresh lemon juice .75 ounces blood orange and ginger shrub Orange slice garnish Combine the ingredients in an ice-filled shaker, then pour and garnish. 03 of 04 Sparkling Rosé Mimosa With Surely Wines Amazon.com $33, amazon.com Add a little sparkle to your day with this alcohol-free wine, which is perfect on its own or mixed with muddled herbs and pomegranate juice for a sparkly mimosa. 04 of 04 Hoplark Hop Tea Amazon.com $3, amazon.com Nonalcoholic beer choices have been around for a while, but the latest options—like Hop Lark's sparkling hop tea with chamomile—offer hydration and a craft beer-like vibe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit