Mocktail Recipes for Dry January

Dry January can offer a range of benefits, including improved sleep, increased energy, better focus, and potential weight loss. Taking a break from alcohol may also support liver health, reduce anxiety, and help people become more mindful of their drinking habits. Non-alcoholic mocktail recipes are a great alternative, allowing you to still enjoy social outings and a festive atmosphere without alcohol. For many, it’s a simple way to begin the year feeling refreshed, clear-headed, and motivated to make positive lifestyle choices.

Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita Mocktail

Makes: 1 serving
Calories: 11 |  Carbohydrates: 4 g |  Sugar: 1 g

Ingredients

• 2-4 fresh jalapeño slices
• 1 packet True Lemon Strawberry Lemonade
• 1 packet True Lime
• 4 oz water
• 6 oz soda water
• Ice

Instructions

1. Wash jalapeño and cut desired number of slices
2. Mix 2 oz water with True Lime packet and muddle jalapeño slices in the mixture
3. Add 2 oz of additional water and True Lemon Strawberry Lemonade packet
4. Mix all above ingredients well by stirring or shaking with ice
5. Strain mixture over fresh ice and add club soda
6. Garnish as desired and enjoy!

Garnish ideas: Fresh jalapeño slice, strawberry slice, lime wedge, salted rim, and/or Tajín® rim

Drink could also be made with fresh/frozen muddled strawberries, fresh squeezed lime juice or store bought lime juice, and a sugar free sweetener like stevia or monk fruit if you do not have the True Citrus packets.

Black Cherry Mojito Mocktail

Makes: 1 serving
Calories: 10 |  Carbohydrates: 4 g |  Sugar: 1 g

Ingredients

• 6-8 fresh mint leaves
• 1 packet True Lime Black Cherry Limeade
• 1 packet True Lime
• 4 oz water
• 6 oz soda water
• Ice

Instructions

1. Wash mint leaves and remove from stems
2. Mix 2 oz water with True Lime packet and add 6 agitated mint leaves (slap between hands)
3. Add 2 oz of additional water and True Lime Black Cherry Limeade packet
4. Mix all above ingredients well by stirring or shaking with ice
5. Pour mixture over additional fresh ice and add club soda
6. Garnish as desired and enjoy!

Garnish ideas: Two mint leaves, a fresh cherry, and a lime wedge

This drink can also be made with fresh or frozen muddled cherries, fresh-squeezed or store-bought lime juice, and a sugar-free sweetener such as stevia or monk fruit if you don’t have True Citrus packets.

Basil Lemonade Mocktail

Makes: 1 serving
Calories: 10 |  Carbohydrates: 3 g |  Sugar: 1 g

Ingredients

• 6-8 fresh mint leaves
• 1 packet True Lemon Lemonade
• 4 oz water
• 6 oz soda water
• Ice

Instructions

1. Wash basil leaves and remove from stems
2. Mix 2 oz water with True Lemon Lemonade packet and add 6 agitated basil leaves (slap between hands)
3. Mix all above ingredients well by stirring or shaking with ice
4. Pour mixture over additional fresh ice and add club soda
5. Garnish as desired and enjoy!

Garnish ideas: 2 basil leaves, lemon wedge

This drink can also be made with fresh-squeezed or store-bought lemon juice and a sugar-free sweetener, such as stevia or monk fruit, if you don’t have True Citrus packets. It also works well with muddled fresh or frozen berries of your choice, or a few muddled cubes of watermelon. Adjust measurements to your preference!