Celebrate Dry January With These Functional Mocktails

If you’ve been on the no-booze train for a while, you’re probably pretty psyched to see that functional mocktails and other alcohol alternatives have gone mainstream. And if you’ve more recently become sober curious, welcome to the non-alcoholic party!

Dry January is the perfect time to experiment with swapping booze for NA creations that offer mind and body benefits to boot. With a few basic ingredients and a can of your favorite functional beverage, you can whip up tasty libations that’ll help you unwind after a long day, get festive with friends and family, or simply enjoy a sip that feels special. The following recipes are top-shelf in flavor and good for your health.

Stay Chill Pom Paloma

Fans of all things agave will enjoy the perfect sweet-bitter balance of Parch’s Prickly Paloma Non-Alcoholic Agave Cocktail, which features punches of prickly pear juice and grapefruit bitters. Made with American ginseng, l-theanine, ashwagandha, and passionflower, this adaptogenic bevvie is the perfect companion to a chill night with old friends, especially when given a bright and flavorful boost from splashes of grapefruit and pomegranate juice.

Ingredients:

• 1 can Parch Prickly Paloma Non-Alcoholic Agave Cocktail
• 2 Tbsp grapefruit juice
• 2 Tbsp pomegranate juice
• 1 tsp honey

Calming Fruit Mocktail

This better-for-you nightcap is soothing and oh-so sweet—and made without any of the sugary syrups you’ll find in most fruity cocktails. Hiyo’s Organic Peach Mango Non-Alcoholic Social Tonic is powered by green tea extract, KSM-66 ashwagandha extract, cordyceps mushrooms, ginger, turmeric, and lion’s mane (all organic!) for a smooth-sailing effect they’ve dubbed “the float.” Top it off with a little OJ, tart cherry juice, and a few actual cherries (because why not?) and you’ll be on the fast track to a calm mind and a satisfied sweet tooth from your first taste.

Ingredients:

• 1 can Hiyo Organic Peach Mango Non-Alcoholic Social Tonic
• 3 Tbsp tart cherry juice
• 2 Tbsp orange juice
• Maraschino cherries

Adaptogen-Infused Apple Cider

When special occasions call for bubbly, look no further than this seasonally-inspired recipe. Apple cider, lemon juice, and a single sophisticated sugar cube transform De Soi Champignon Dreams Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Aperitif into a festive homage to the harvest season and your health. De Soi’s NA aperitif balances earthy, bitter flavors with the jammy goodness of summer fruits, and incorporates passionflower, reishi, l-theanine, and tulsi to help you unwind and enjoy the moment, whether you’re celebrating a life milestone with friends or simply toasting to the end of the work day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup De Soi Champignon Dreams Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Aperetif
• 3 oz apple cider
• 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 sugar cube

Mango-Lime Social Spritzer

When you’re looking to turn up instead of wind down, whip up this social spritzer. Kin Euphorics Spritz Functional Beverage is all about helping you step into a state of energized flow, thanks to botanicals and nootropic all-stars like rhodiola rosea, 5-HTP, GABA, and a touch of caffeine (50 milligrams). Punch up this little can of sunshine with mango and lime juice and you’ll feel like the life of the party, glide through that work project, or settle into your most satisfying flow state while working on your favorite creative endeavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Kin Euphorics Spritz Functional Beverage
• 2 oz cold mango juice
• 2 oz lime juice