10 Best Non-Alcoholic Beverages to Drink During Dry January

If you’re in the throes of Dry January and looking for some zero-proof alternatives to spice things up, we’ve got you covered.

It might seem odd for a spirits site to devote time to the increasingly popular “sober curious” movement, but sometimes it’s okay to take a step back from boozing for health reasons, mental well-being or to simply re-evaluate one’s relationship with alcohol.

The following 10 non-alcoholic beverages are nothing short of delicious, and best of all? You can enjoy them without a hangover the next day.

10 Best Zero-Proof Drinks for Dry January

Lapo’s Negroni

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Lapo’s is an Italian brand whose origin story stems from one of Italy’s most famous bars. This sparkling non-alcoholic aperitivo company says that a smiling, tuxedo-clad bartender at one of Italy’s best bars initially served up these bittersweet, citrus-driven sparkling drinks. Now, you can enjoy them from the comfort of your home. A 4-pack container of 8-ounce cans typically costs $19.99.

These gluten-free, vegan-friendly sparkling booze-free Negroni alternatives check off all the boxes and have flavors of Italian orange, juniper and bitter herbs. With heady aromas of hibiscus tea and a palate that packs potent flavors of bitter citrus and cinnamon spice, Lapo’s pulls off the alcohol-free Negroni very well.

Lapo’s recommends serving one of its zero-proof negronis in an ice-filled glass with an orange slice garnish. Consider this the quintessential drink for ultra-chill pizza nights.

Non 1 Salted Raspberry & Chamomile

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Non is a zero-proof wine-inspired brand for all the oenophiles and gourmands out there. With a perfectly sweet and salty profile, driven by flavors of raspberries kissed with an ocean breeze, this sparkling beverage ends on a savory note and has an impressive amount of tannic structure, making it an intriguing pour.

Non 1 Salted Raspberry & Chamomile is made from a 47-hour cold steep of freeze-dried Tasmanian raspberries. The zero-proof beverage brand claims this process removes the majority of water inside the fruit, yielding more extraction and improved flavor.

Non additionally implements salt from the Murray River and adds a bit of Verjus from Australian Semillon Grapes, which are typically used in the production of white Bordeaux. For about $30, you can pick up a bottle from the brand’s website. Throw in a charcuterie plate to do Dry January in style!

Ghia Le Spritz Lime & Salt

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Ghia was born out of a desire to enjoy simple pleasures and let loose without “numbing the night.” Founder Melanie Masarin spent her childhood summers in the Mediterranean and was inspired by the region’s devotion to aperitivo culture.

Ghia’s Lime & Salt includes the brand’s bitter, booze-free Aperitivo, mixed with lime and a touch of sea salt. If ranch waters and Margaritas are your thing, Ghia Le Spritz Lime & Salt might just be the perfect tangy and tart tipple for you this Dry January.

You can purchase a 12-pack of 8-ounce cans for $60 from the brand.

De Soi Très Rosé

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De Soi was founded by Morgan McLachlan and the “California Girls” singer, Katy Perry. Both women are working moms who claim they wanted to enjoy the pleasure of a spritz without the side effects of proof.

These spritzes are made with adaptogens, and Très Rosé includes Lion’s Mane, Reishi Mushroom and L-theanine, according to the brand. Each can is priced at $4.25, and De Sois Très Rosé can be purchased in packs of 4 for approximately $20.

With a heady aroma of antique rose petals kissed with an ocean breeze, coupled with a raspberry-driven, amaro through line that finishes with citrus, Très Rosé is an excellent option for no ABV day drinking.

For Bitter For Worse Smokey No. 56

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Dry January can be a tough month for some, particularly for those partial to spirit-forward cocktails like Old Fashioneds, Manhattans or Sazeracs. It can be challenging to find a booze-forward, aromatic drink without the booze. For Bitter for Worse Smoky No. 56 is a zero-proof attempt to capture what we like to call a good old-fashioned “Grandpa drink.”

This creative, booze-free, smoky sipper is a mishmash of distinctive ingredients, like organic maple syrup, organic apple cider vinegar, organic fig concentrate, organic sweet orange peel, organic lapsang souchong black tea, sea salt and spices, coupled with organic black tea, gentian root, dandelion root and bitter orange peel. A little vanilla adds a bit of sweetness.

For a 750-milliliter bottle, For Bitter For Worse Smokey No. 56 costs $28, and the brand suggests serving it over a large rock with an orange peel garnish.

Free Spirits The Spirit of Tequila

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If you’re a mixologist with a passion for all things agave, Free Spirits The Spirit of Tequila is a must-buy for your Dry January drinking.

This nonalcoholic, vegan, low-calorie and gluten-free tipple is loaded with B vitamins, so it’s actually kind of good for you. Free Spirits’ non-alcoholic tequila alternative comes in a 750-milliliter bottle that can be purchased for $37.

For an alcohol-free “spirit,” The Spirit of Tequila does a pretty darn good job of painting a picture resembling a reposado tequila — without the booze. The vegetal notes of agave are there, coupled with vanilla undercurrents and coconut. With a nice, peppery kick on the finish, this spirit is a great find for those looking to unleash their creativity and see what they can do with zero-proof mixology.

WhistlePig Sex, Drugs Rock & Dry Old Fashioned

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Each January, WhistlePig drops an Old Fashioned in celebration of Dry January as part of a collaboration with rocker Alice Cooper. The booze-free bottling is made from a rye non-whiskey, which was made with barrel-aged syrup, schisandra berry, damiana and cordyceps.

The bottle is on sale for a suggested retail price of $49.99 for a 750-millilter bottle. Profits from Sex, Drugs Rock & Dry Old Fashioned will be donated to the Giving Kitchen, an organization that provides financial aid to hospitality industry workers, making this tipple one you can purchase and feel good about.

Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spiced Cane Spirit

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Sans Drinks reports that Lyre’s was one of the first non-alcoholic spirits brands to take off in Australia. This nonalcoholic spirits brand creates booze-free riffs on the canon of classic spirits. Gin? Check. Bourbon? Check. Spiced Rum? Triple check.

Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spiced Cane Spirit offers a booze-free take on spiced rum. With an average price of $36 for a 700-milliliter. bottle, this rum alternative is made of glucose syrup, barley malt extract, water, natural flavoring, citric acid, potassium sorbate and cellulose gum.

Tastings was very partial to this non-alcoholic tipple, citing aromas of dark roasted nuts, vanilla tea and caramel cream.

Ben Lomond Non-Alcoholic Botanical Spirit

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This gin alternative launched in July 2024, and it clocks in at a .5% ABV — the maximum ABV allowed for a nonalcoholic spirit. Ben Lomond comes from Loch Lomond, a storied scotch whisky brand.

Ben Lomond’s $26 bottle of its non-alcoholic botanical spirit is made from natural distillates and hosts a plethora of botanicals like Scottish blackcurrants, rowan berries, juniper and orange peel.

Martini drinkers, rejoice!

Bero Non-Alcoholic Beer No. 1 Noon Wheat

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Bero is a zero-proof beer brand backed by none other than “Spider-Man” actor Tom Holland. The brand serendipitously dropped during Sober October 2024, and the actor has been very open about his multi-year journey with sobriety.

Holland shared during an interview that he completed Dry January in 2022 and found it surprisingly hard:

“I just sort of said to myself, like, ‘Why? Why am I enslaved to this drink? Why am I so obsessed with the idea of having this drink?”

Bero’s Noon Wheat is deliciously drinkable, with plenty of citrus fruits and balanced sweetness. There’s just a slight kiss of malt, adding depth to this delightful zero-proof beer. Expect to spend $16 on a 6-pack.