Are you looking for a way to reset after all the fun festivities and overindulgence of the holiday season? If you’ve found yourself feeling “blah” from the endless pours of wine, eggnog, and holiday punch, Dry January might be just what you need. Dry January is simple: abstain from alcohol for 30 days to reset your body and mind.

Founded by the British Organization Alcohol Change UK in 2013, Dry January started off as one woman’s simple challenge to give up alcohol for the month of January to prepare for a half-marathon she was planning to run in February. What that challenge transformed into was a worldwide campaign that encouraged folks to take a month off alcohol to slow down, take a look at their relationship with alcohol, and improve their overall well-being.

Something to note, though, is that Dry January isn’t about what you give up, but rather what you’ll gain from taking a break from drinking to reset your habits. Another thing to keep in mind is that Dry January doesn’t have to be perfect. A glass of wine with dinner? Okay. A Friday happy hour beer? You earned it. No need to beat yourself up. And you can always start again tomorrow. The goal is to be mindful of your habits and try to learn something about yourself in the process!

Whatever your approach, the Co-op is a great place to do Dry January without going cold turkey. Between our long list of mocktail ingredients and alcohol-free beers, we’ve got what you need to enjoy an alcohol-free start to the new year. We’re highlighting our favorite mocktail ingredients (can you say local shrubs?), non-alcoholic beers (that aren’t O’Douls), and some delicious mocktail recipes to craft something delicious at home. Or if you just want kombucha, we’ve got that, too.

Mocktail Must-Haves

Shrub Farm Raw ACV Shrubs

Made from whole fruits and raw organic apple cider vinegar, Shrub Farm’s shrub preserves are the perfect flavorful addition to your new year’s mocktail. Shrub Farm only uses fruit grown on organic farms in Maui and the Cascade Foothills for their flavorful concoctions, and the final product is always non-GMO, gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly, and shelf-stable.

Located in Bellingham, Shrub Farm crafts its shrubs in micro-batches, ensuring the highest quality and freshest flavors. And making a mocktail with these shrubs couldn't be easier. Simply combine one part shrub with 10 parts sparkling water, top with a little garnish, and toast to yourself for trying new things!

Choose from Blueberry & Lemon, Raspberry & Citrus, Ginger & Apple, and Ginger & Hawaiian Chili shrub flavors to add all the cheer your need to your next mocktail.

Girl Meets Dirt Shrubs

Locally made on Orcas Island, Girl Meets Dirt specializes in fruit preserves, bitters, and shrubs, all made from perfectly-ripe heirloom fruit grown on their farm. Without going into too much detail, the Girl Meets Dirt founding story is pretty incredible as founder Audra traded in her convenient city life working on Wall Street to pursue farm life (and fruit preserving) on Orcas Island.

Girl Meets Dirt fruit-forward preservatives are sweet, deeply-flavored, and delicately spiced, all while being true labors of love. And the same is true of their shrubs! Choose from Island Plum, Lemon Lavender, and Ruby Spiced Apple shrub flavors, all made from fruits grown right here in the Pacific Northwest.

Forest Farmstead Woodcutter’s Bitters

Tucked away in the North Cascade Mountains in Rockport, Forest Farmstead is a 3rd generation family-owned farmstead business that raises animals, manages a small orchard and market garden, and crafts unique beverage bitters out of spruce and douglas fir needles. You just need a couple of drops of these bitters to add an aromatic, natural flavor to your mocktail.

Disclaimer: though the ABV of a couple of drops of bitters is very, very low, they still contain alcohol. A bottle of bitters generally contains 35–45% alcohol. Avoid using bitters if you want a completely alcoholic-free drink. You can learn more here.

Mocktail Mixers

Of course, you’ll need a base for all those shrubs and bitters to bring everything together into a delightful non-alcoholic drink. In our drink aisle, you’ll find a wide variety of seltzer, sparkling water, tonic water, and fruity Italian sodas that are all wonderful bases for zero-proof drinks.

Fancy Cups for Sippin’

Go full mocktail hour and grab some fun cocktail glasses for the fullest experience. Pop up to our 2nd-floor Mercantile to for a rad selection of drinkware and insulated cups to sip in style.

Zero-Proof Sips

Now that you’ve got your grocery list of Dry January must-haves, let’s get to the fun part… mixology!

grapefruit mocktail recipe — Photo Courtesy of Gimme Some Oven

Spicy Grapefruit Ginger Fizz Mocktail

Made up of ginger beer, limes, grapefruit, jalapeño, and mint, this mocktail is something like a cross between a Paloma and a Moscow mule!

Lime and jalapeños are muddled before being combined with grapefruit juice, lime juice, mint, and more jalapeño.

Serve it in a copper mug for a true mocktail experience, and garnish with a citrus slice.

Find the full recipe at Gimme Some Oven

Refreshing Hibiscus Mocktail

Craving a tropical vacay with an equally tropical cocktail? Try this hibiscus mocktail featuring Topo Chico!

Hibiscus tea is steeped and cooled before being combined with a homemade honey simple syrup, limes, and your favorite flavor of Topo Chico.

If you want a little more sweetness, a splash of shrub would do the trick, especially Shrub Farm’s citrus & raspberry shrub!

Serve this subtly sweet, super refreshing, and fizzy mocktail with a light salad and salmon.

Find the full recipe at Cookie + Kate

Virgin Bloody Mary

Planning a brunch for some friends soon? Consider whipping up a non-alcoholic version of a weekend drinking classic: bloody marys!

Spicy, savory, and salty, this mocktail hits all the important flavors of bloody marys, minus the vodka or gin.

Keep it simple or go all out with the fixings: celery, pimento olives, lemons, cocktail onions, dill pickle spears, pepperoncinis, pickled jalapeños and asparagus, and bacon! Or, you know, an entire mini slider.

Find the full recipe at A Couple Cooks

Virgin Mojito

Made up of just 4 super simple ingredients, this virgin mojito is light and refreshing with just a bit of sweetness.

You’ll need fresh mint, Shrub Farm’s raspberry citrus shrub, sparkling water, and lime, and of course, a tall glass full of ice.

Enjoy this mojito next time you’re craving a little refresh-mint.

Find the full recipe at Shrub Farm

More Mocktail Recipes to Consider

Mermaid Refresher from Food Network
Lady Lavender's Mocktail from Food & Wine
Chile-Lime-Pineapple Soda from Bon Appetit

Non-Alcoholic Beer, Wine & Spirits

Did you know that we offer a wide selection of non-alcoholic bevvy options in our Beer & Wine Department? With a dozen beers, two wines, and four non-alcoholic spirits to choose from, you’re bound to find the perfect sip for anyone skipping the alcohol.

Our Beer & Wine Department is famous for its vast selection of beer and wine, and that includes non-alcoholic options, too! With a dozen beers, two wines, and four non-alcoholic spirits to choose from, you’re bound to find the perfect sip to enjoy during Dry January and beyond.

Non-Alcoholic Beer

Athletic Brewing Company

A non-alcoholic beer company dedicated to creating great-tasting craft brew (minus the ABV), Athletic Brewing started when founder Bill Shufelt ordered a watery, flavorless non-alcoholic beer from a bar, and knew there had to be a better way.

With breweries in Connecticut and California, Athletic is pumping out over 13 different beers in a variety of styles. In our Beer Department, you’ll find their Run Wild IPA, Upside Dawn Golden Ale, and Free Wave Hazy IPA.

Sober Carpenter

Created by two brothers who were passionate about craft beer for many years, Sober Carpenter was founded with the intention of creating a non-alcoholic party drink alternative that tastes just as good as a traditional beer. You can find their Irish-style Red and Uber Hopped beer on our Beer aisle.

Clausthaler

Are you looking for a German-style beer without the alcohol? Reach for a 6-pack of Clausthaler Dry Hopped NA brew. Clausthaler isn’t new to the game, though. They’ve been crafting non-alcoholic beer since 1972!

While other breweries were figuring out how to remove alcohol from regular beer, Clausthaler was working on a different process entirely: stopping the fermentation right before the alcohol begins to develop. This process, now known as Clausthaler’s Controlled Fermentation, was innovation at its finest, and is now used by breweries throughout the world.

Non-Alcoholic Wine & Bubbly

TÖST Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Bubbles

Just because you’re abstaining from alcohol doesn’t mean you can’t pop a bottle of bubbly on a special occasion! Töst NA sparkling bubbles are available in both traditional and rosé. This effervescent drink gets its flavor from white tea and features a not-too-sweet flavor that’s bright and refreshing.

Non-Alcoholic Spirits

Pathfinder Hemp & Root Non-Alcoholic Spirit

Bold, sorta spicy, botanical, and truly unlike any NA spirit you’ve had before, Pathfinder is the perfect way to close out a busy Friday. Enjoy it with a simple pairing of club soda and a twist of lemon. Or, make something warm and cozy by using Pathfinder instead of whiskey for a non-alcoholic take on a hot toddy.

Wilderton Botanical Spirits

Botanically based and perfect for a variety of fruity cocktails, Wilderton Botanicals spirits are bold, complex and will give you that classic fancy cocktail experience, without the alcohol.

Choose from Lustre (citrus notes), Earthen (smoky, savory notes), and Bittersweet Aperitivo (herbal and bittersweet notes).

13+ Zero Proof Sips for Dry January (and Beyond)