Our nonalcoholic swaps make "Dry January" easy and delicious

Are you ready to give “Dry January” a try? You’re not alone – it’s been a movement for about a decade. Benefits include better sleep, improved mental clarity, fewer calories, saving money and more.¹ We make it easy to skip the alcohol, but not the flavor, with these swaps.

Gin

Gin features herbal, juniper and citrus flavors. Mix juniper berries, a cinnamon stick and fresh orange peel in water. Let it soak overnight and then strain it. The liquid captures the classic flavors of gin.

Red wine

Red wine tends to be fruity with a bitter, sour taste. Mix equal parts of tart cherry juice and cranberry juice as a variation. Serve in a wine glass for a similar experience. This swap has about 25% fewer calories than the average glass of red wine. Plus, it adds a dose of antioxidants.

White wine

White wines tend to have a crisp, citrus taste. For a similar taste, mix equal parts white grape juice and soda water in a wine glass. Finish with a splash of lemon juice for that fresh citrus flavor.

Bourbon

This spirit features notes of vanilla, caramel and oak. A nonalcoholic version of a classic cocktail, the old fashioned, requires just a few simple ingredients. See how in the recipe below.

Rum

Rum tends to be spicy with a bit of a kick. Add a splash of rum extract* to your mixer for a simple swap. Start with a teaspoon and adjust to your taste preference. Try this with a rum and cola, mojito or piña colada. For a hint of spice, add freshly grated ginger or ginger beer soda.

*Aromatic bitters/rum extracts do contain alcohol. They do not add significant alcohol to the full drink. Choose alcohol-free bitters/extracts to avoid it.

Nonalcoholic old fashioned

Makes 2 servings | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 5 min

Ingredients

• ½ cup + 1 tsp water
• 1 black tea bag
• 2 tsp dark brown sugar
• 4 dashes aromatic bitters
• 6 ice cubes
• 2 orange slices
• 2 maraschino cherries

Preparation

• Boil water and pour over tea bag.
• Let steep for 10 minutes. Discard tea bag.
• Add 1 tsp of brown sugar to two drinking glasses.
• Add two dashes of aromatic bitters into each glass.
• Add ½ tsp of water to each glass and stir until sugar is mostly dissolved.
• Add three ice cubes to each glass and top with ¼ cup chilled tea.
• Garnish each with an orange slice and maraschino cherry.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 30 | total fat: 0g | saturated fat: 0g | sodium: 51mg | cholesterol: 0mg | total carbs: 7.4g | fiber: 0g | sugars: 6g | protein: 0g | potassium: 15mg