Sipped neat, it’s sharp and bitter, demanding attention.
Whether you’re participating in Dry January or simply looking for refreshing alternatives to traditional cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages are more exciting and flavorful than ever.
Dry January is a popular tradition that encourages people to abstain from alcohol for the first month of the year.
It offers the perfect opportunity to explore creative, alcohol-free options that don’t compromise on taste.
From botanical blends to lightly spiced infusions, these 10 top non-alcoholic drinks are not only ideal for staying mindful during January, but they’re delicious enough to enjoy year-round.
So, whether you’re seeking a satisfying mocktail to unwind or a vibrant drink to kick off a gathering, these 10 beverages promise to delight your palate without the alcohol.
Feragaia
Feragaia is a bright, botanical spirit from Scotland that surprises with its bold character.
It offers a complex floral aroma of chrysanthemum, a kick of cayenne spice, and distinctive edge testers likened to gasoline or cleaning products—assertive but intriguing.
Sipped neat, it’s sharp and bitter, demanding attention.
Mixed with citrus rind and seltzer, it transforms into a refreshing, subtly piney drink reminiscent of a stroll through damp Maine woods.
Unique, mildly savoury, and gin-like, it’s perfect for a mixologist’s experiments this Dry January.
Figlia Fiore
The deep red hue of Figlia Fiore, showcased in its sleek glass bottle, invites you to pour a glass—and the vibrant drink delivers.
Each sip opens with cherry, citrus, currant, and plum, with a sangria-like fruitiness.
Rose notes, warming spices and a touch of ginger add depth, while a slight bitterness from ginseng root and orange rind balances its appealing sweetness, making it one of the more approachable non-alcoholic aperitifs to try.
Mixed with soda water, Fiore becomes lighter and more refreshing. A more convenient alternative is Fiore Frizzante, which offers a sparkling pre-mixed option in 250ml cans.
Fiore’s versatility also makes it a great choice for mixing – try it with ginger beer or tonic.
Pentire Adrift
Pentire Adrift is a clear herbal spirit that’s intriguing yet approachable.
It greets drinkers with green, vegetal notes of rosemary, moss, and sage, balanced by bright citrus and a pleasantly bitter, alcohol-like tartness.
While its dry, astringent profile might not appeal to everyone, we found its tangy character delightfully addictive.
Packaged in simple, elegant clear bottles, Adrift tastes best when served over ice with soda water or tonic.
The carbonation enhances its floral sweetness, and a squeeze of citrus transforms it into a refreshing, tart, and woodsy sip, an ideal non-alcoholic drink for Dry January.
Seedlip Garden 108
Seedlip Garden 108 is a vegetal, herby spirit with flavours of garden peas, cucumber, and thyme, layered with green, grassy notes.
Mixed with soda water, it transforms into a refreshing, mature alternative to flavoured seltzer.
Sipping neat is not ideal due to hints of mouthwash and aftershave.
However, those flavours mellow into a pleasant piney taste when combined with non-alcoholic seltzer or tonic.
Sweeter and subtler than Pentire Adrift, Garden 108 is a clear, bright choice to consider.
Wilfred’s
Wilfred’s bittersweet nonalcoholic aperitif captures attention with its vibrant red hue, held in a sleek, tall bottle featuring an art deco-style label.
This non-alcoholic beverage offers a distinctive mix of herbal bitterness and a subtle tang, creating a refreshing, puckering sensation that invites you to take another sip.
The drink is infused with notes of honey, cranberry juice cocktail, blood orange, rosemary, cola, and hints of fruit punch.
Mixing it with soda water and a squeeze of lemon softens its sweetness and enhances its crisp, invigorating character.
Wilfred’s is an ideal alternative to Campari if you want to enjoy a drink but without the alcohol.
Casamara Superclasico
Superclasico is an amber-coloured, carbonated drink that stands out with its charming branding reminiscent of Formula 1.
It balances herbal bitters with the right touch of sweetness – something many other drinks lack.
Superclasico impresses with its delicate harmony and subtle notes of clove, citrus and kola nut.
It is sweet without being distasteful, bitter without overpowering, subtly tannic, and endlessly refreshing.
Light and crisp, this non-alcoholic option is ideal for parties.
Ghia Original Aperitif
Ghia Original Aperitif stands out among non-alcoholic beverages by blending spice, bitterness, astringency, and tartness into a dynamic sip.
Its complex mix of bittersweet citrus, gentian root, tart fruit juice, and gingery heat invites you to enjoy every layer.
Compared to others, Ghia is among the most intricate.
One of the downsides is Ghia’s cork-and-knob bottle design which is prone to breakage.
Nevertheless, Ghia is a great non-alcoholic drink to go for and it also offers other aperitif flavours and canned spritzes for variety.
Three Spirit Livener
Three Spirit Livener has a punchy and slightly funky flavour, with notes of watermelon and mixed berries.
Cayenne pepper extract adds a much-needed kick to this non-alcoholic spirit, elevating it from fruit juice to a spicy watermelon margarita.
It provides a welcoming heat but drinking it straight might be too sweet for some drinkers.
Poured over ice, the flavours blend and the sweetness mellows, creating a more dynamic and subtle drinking experience.
Three Spirit Livener contains 57.5 milligrams per each 1.7 fluid-ounce serving so if you like caffeine, this option could be a great place to start.
Uncle Waithley’s Vincy Brew
If you are looking for a non-alcoholic drink that replicates the full-body warming experience of whisky this Dry January, try Uncle Waithley’s Vincy Brew.
Made with scotch bonnet peppers, this ginger beer packs heat that builds as you drink it but is more of a warming, deep-chested burn rather than a painful lip tingle.
The spice level and scotch bonnet flavour are enticing.
And while the ginger flavour is more subtle, the distinctive spice experience makes up for it.
St Agrestis Phony Negroni
St Agrestis Phony Negroni combines rich, syrupy sweetness with bold bitters, offering a complex flavour profile.
It has hints of cherry and for the best experience, serve it over ice with a generous lemon wedge. The dilution and acidity soften the flavours to create a balanced bittersweet finish.
Negroni enthusiasts should note that Phony Negroni is carbonated.
St Agrestis also offers other Phony Negroni variations, like the Phony Espresso Negroni for coffee lovers, or the Phony Mezcal Negroni for those craving a smoky twist.
The individual bottles are stylish and perfect for parties, making the drinks feel like sophisticated, sippable cocktails.
Available in unique 200ml bottles or eye-catching cans, all three options serve as great alcohol-free alternatives to classic cocktails.
As Dry January continues, these 10 top non-alcoholic drinks serve as a refreshing reminder that you don’t need alcohol to enjoy flavorful, satisfying beverages.
From complex botanicals to crisp, citrus-forward blends, these drinks offer endless variety and taste, making them perfect not just for this month, but for any occasion throughout the year.
Whether you’re looking to refresh, relax, or explore new flavours, these alcohol-free options prove that there’s no need to compromise on taste or enjoyment.
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