There’s tons of New Year’s resolutions floating around for New Yorkers this year, and many are partaking in the famous “Dry January.” Vowing to cut back on their alcohol intake in 2024, the task can seem impossible in our city, thanks to cool rooftop bars, speakeasies, and nightclubs.
But we assure you it is possible (there’s even sober-specific bars to try out)! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite mocktails that are currently being served for Dry January in NYC! Get a load of these flavor-filled drinks:
1. Mulberry Bend at Madame George
This cocktail bar is an ode to NYC, and you’ll see that in their menu, which is separated into various city-themed sections. In their “Naked Madame George” section is our highlight, the Mulberry Bend, which includes Lyre’s Highmand Malt, Lyre’s Amaretti, Cola, and Manhattan Special Espresso Soda served with an orange twist garnish. Full mocktail menu here.
Where: 45 W 45th St
2. Cloaked at Olly Olly Market
This mocktail at Olly Olly Market in Chelsea is the perfect way to gather some peace in the bustling marketplace. Located at the Bar Avant & Aprés Bar within the market, this drink is created with three spirit social elixir, verjus rouge, and demerara. They also have a few others on show, including the “Spirit Free” (Green Friends seedlip garden 108, rosemary, lime cordial) and the “Citrus Glow” (Lyre’s apertif, aurora hops pomeleo sage, sparkling grapefruit). Learn more here.
Where: 601 W 26th St
3. Welcome to Paradise at Bohemien Bar
This chic Brooklyn Heights bar and listening room is serving up unique and delicious m
Where: 97 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn
4. Pear Ginger Spritz at STATE Grill and Bar
Empire State Building’s flagship restaurant, STATE Grill and Bar is serving 3 delicious mocktails this month, combining unique flavor combinations with their elevated bar and dining experience. We recommend the Pear Ginger Spritz (pear purée, ginger syrup, sparkling cider), as well as trying out the New Apple Fashion (New York State apple cider, bitters) and Lime-Sicle (fresh squeezed lime juice, sweetened milk). See full N/A menu here.
Where: 21 W 33rd St
5. Fruits & Roots at The Wesley
General Manager Gabriel Maldonado is curating elevates zero-proof sips at The Wesley, where drinks like the Fruits & Roots (apple, chicory, spiced buckwheat tea, aquafaba) steals the show. Their mocktails prioritize seasonal produce, gut-healthy teas and probiotics…which is perfect for your 2024 goals!
Where: 310 W 4th St
6. No-Gin & Tonic at Ophelia Lounge
One of our favorite NYC rooftop bars, Ophelia Lounge, is serving booze-free libations inspired by the glory of the lounge during its heyday in the 1920s and 30s. The No-Gin & Tonic (Seedlip Garden, tarragon cordial, and Mediterranean Fever Tree tonic) is our current favorite, but other options East of the Sun (yuzu, lime, and shiso leaves) and Virgin Mule (ginger beer, pineapple juice, lime and cinnamon) are equally tasty.
Where: 3 Mitchell Pl, 26th Floor
7. Miss Purple at Mezze on the River
While you take in the gorgeous waterfront views at Mezze on the River, sip on their colorful Miss Purple concoction, which is made with blackberry, orange, and cranberry lemon.
Where: 375 South End Ave
8. Tejuino at Bar Nena
This Mexican subterranean bar beneath West Village’s Jajaja Mexicana is serving alcohol-free Mexican cocteles, like the fermented Tejuino (masa, water and piloncillo garnished w/ lime & chili) and Hibiscus N/A Negroni (hibiscus, St. Argestis Botanical Blend and grapefruit). See full mocktail menu here.
Where: 63 Carmine St
9. Dry January Flight at TALEA Beer Co
For our beer lovers, get the taste of hoppy goodness without alcohol at Talea Beer Co! The Dry January flight they’re currently offering includes NA Spritzy Sour Strawberry Lemonade, NA Lager “Day Trip,” an NA porter “Roastie,” and a Blackberry Citra hop water. Full menu here.
Where: Find your location here
10. Nada Colada at Donna
West Village staple Donna is serving up concoctions with unique flavors ranging from citrus and mint, which pair perfectly with their pan-Latin inspired dishes. Our favorite is the Nada Colada (N/A amaro and rum, mint, coconut, and pineapple), but other choices like the Spring Break (N/A Ritual Tequila, mango, passionfruit verde blend, and citrus) and Extra Credit (ginger, lemon, elderflower, and cucumber tonic) are equally delicious. See full menu here.
Where: 7 Cornelia St
11. Spicy Lime & Yuzu Virgin Margarita at Treadwell Park
Complete with pool tables, pinball machines, and more…Treadwell Park is one of our favorite places to haaang. Add in their N/A cocktails like the Spicy Lime & Yuzu Virgin Margarita (lime, honey, jalapeño, Fever Tree and sparkling lime yuzu), Cuba Seca (Lyre’s N/A dark cane spirit, lime, and Fever Tree Distiller’s cola), and Just Like The Real Thing G&T (Lyre’s dry London spirit and Fever Tree light tonic), and it’s a damn good time! See full menu here.
Where:
Upper East Side – 1125 1st Ave
Downtown – 301 South End Ave
12. Fig-et About It at Everdene
Virgin Hotel New York’s rooftop bar Everdene is not only offering their igloo hyperdomes to dine and drink in, but also a zero proof cocktail menu…including this interesting Fig-et About It (Lyre’s Agave Blanco, Fig, Cranberry, Lime). See full menu here.
Where: 1227 Broadway
13. Gin-Less G&T at Valerie
This gin-less G&T is made with Seedlip garden, ginger, and Q elderflower tonic! It’s refreshing, flavorful, and a classic! They also have two other mocktails as well, both centered around the alcohol-free spirit Seedlip. Full menu here.
Where: 45 W 45th St
14. NA Cosmojito at Dante
We love Dante as a West Village staple, and we love their mocktail, the NA Cosmojito even more. Concocted with Lime, Dante Cranberry, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves, and Orange Bitters, how could you go wrong? They also have a Espresso Shakerato (Three Spirits Nightcap, Lyre’s Coffee Liqueur, Simple Syrup, Espresso, Rose Water and Saline) and Dante Spritz (Lyre’s Italian Spritz, Classic N/A Prosecco, San Pellegrino) which are quite good too. If you are looking for alcohol though, we suggest their Negroni Sbagliato…
Where: 79-81 MacDougal St
15. Fizzy Tea at Day Drinks
This cute drinks shop in Chelsea that serves coffee, tea, botanics, and cocktails is serving up some non-alcoholic fun too! Both the Fizzy Tea (Carbonated Iced Tea, Chamomile Mint or Four Seasons Oolong) pictured above and the Dry Hopped Tea (Carbonated Delicious Tea dry hopped like a refreshing IPA) are both served on tap and are perfect for a quick to-go pick up! Full menu here.
Where: 425 W 15th St
16. Blackberry Collins at Jackdaw
This East Village staple is serving a variety of mocktails for Dry January this year, including the Blackberry Collins shown above, which includes blackberries, agave, fresh lemon, and sparkling water. Other highlights include the Supersplit (Orange Juice, Vanilla, Seltzer) and the Coney Island (Pineapple, Lemon, Ginger, Simple, Seltzer). Full menu here.
Where: 213 2nd Ave
17. Phony Negroni at The Tippler
This cocktail bar nestled in the cellar underneath Chelsea market is serving the “Phony Negroni” which is created with a locally sourced Brooklyn spirit St. Agrestis! They also have other booze-free options like alcohol-free kombucha and 0% ABV Heineken lager + more. Full menu here.
Where: 425 W 15th St
18. Madame Ruby at The Standard
This January The Standard, East Village is partnering with Kin Euphorics to provide a custom non-alcoholic cocktail option for Dry January participants. Dubbed Madame Ruby, the cocktail stars Kin Euphoric’s Bloom and is infused with adaptogens, nootropics, and botanics to awaken passion and conjure a calmer mind. Madame Ruby will be available exclusively in the property’s all day Parisian-inspired bistro, Café Standard, and the late night inclusive watering hole, NO BAR.
Where: 25 Cooper Square