Spirit-Free Sips to Begin the Yr

Whether or not you’re a devoted teetotaller or taking a post-holiday break from booze, you possibly can get pleasure from all method of spirit-free cocktails because of the world’s high bartenders and mixologists who’re making use of their creativity and drink-making ability to alcohol-free drinks for Dry January (and past). Take a peek at their handiwork – every thing from citrusy spritzes to zhuzhed up scorching chocolate – within the round-up beneath and map out a zero-proof pub crawl to start out 2025.

Alta Strada – Spice Me Up

You don’t want liquor to make a drink that’ll preserve you heat this winter. Try Alta Strada’s Spice Me Up, a spiced pomegranate fizz made with cranberry and pomegranate juice, lemon juice, cinnamon easy syrup and a splash of ginger ale. Its warming baking spice will provide you with that early January glow in your subsequent journey by means of Wellesley.

Althea – Yellow Moon

A yellow moon is alleged to be an indication of peace, abundance, stability and optimism, which makes Althea’s Yellow Moon a simple alternative to start out off your new yr. Made with chamomile honey, lemon, orange blossom and ginger beer, you possibly can toast to good well being and nice issues to return in your subsequent journey to Cambridge’s Central Sq. — and nonetheless have loads of stamina the following morning.

Baleia – Hop As much as Maine

Should you’re within the temper for one thing utterly completely different (however with none boozy baggage), try the Hop As much as Maine at Baleia within the South Finish. It’s made with elderflower liqueur, caramelized grapefruit, lemon, and hop water, which is hop-flavored seltzer made in Maine. It’ll scratch that itch for a beer AND a cocktail, plus there’s completely no hangovers concerned in any way.

Capo – Spill The Tea & Scorching Spiced Cider

Sure, it’s true which you could stay it up for an evening at Capo and keep away from a hangover, all you gotta do is order up both a Spill The Tea or Scorching Spiced Cider. The previous, made with blood orange, hibiscus, cinnamon and lemon has all of the complexity of a daily cocktail however with out the kick of booze, and the latter is a giant ‘ol heat hug in a mug made with apple cider, cinnamon, clove, and maple.

Metropolis Works Eatery & Pour Home – Mellow Mule

There’s no have to forego your customary Moscow Mule in your subsequent brunch outing or night time in town at Metropolis Works Eatery & Pour Home should you’re dialing again the booze, simply order up the Mellow Mule. Made with cucumber, honey syrup, mango syrup, lime juice and ginger beer, it’ll go down simple and also you received’t even want an Uber to get dwelling from Watertown.

Davio’s – Campfire

Cease by any of Davio’s areas round The Hub (that’s Again Bay, Seaport, Braintree, Chestnut Hill, Foxborough and Lynnfield) for a pleasant assortment of low- and no-alcohol sippers together with the Campfire, which melds heat scorching chocolate with Seedlip Spice 94 for a little bit further kick. The entire thing is completed off with a few sprinkles atop a toasty meringue — identical to a toasty marshmallow cooked on an open fireplace. If you wish to go all out on the booze-free entrance, seize tickets for the mocktail dinner arising at Davio’s Seaport in direction of the top of the month.

Flight Membership – Bee Sting

It’s all the time good to maintain your wits about you if you’re throwing pointy objects round, which makes the Bee Sting at Flight Membership in The Seaport the proper alternative to your subsequent night time in town. Made with Lyre’s American Malt, Amoretti Apricot Syrup, Monin Scorching Honey and lemon juice, then garnished with skewered honeycomb and a lemon wheel, it’s a tasteful deal with that’ll preserve you in your dart-tossing toes.

Hobgoblin – The Goddesses

In case your Dry January might use a little bit extra divine intervention, pop into Hobgoblin subsequent time you’re in Downtown Crossing for one in every of their three alcohol-free goddess-themed drinks: the Goddess Inanna with pineapple and apple juice, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaf syrups, and completed with a splash of ginger beer for a really ethereal elixir; the Goddess Melissa with grapefruit & lemon, strawberry easy and salted honey syrup; and Goddess Eos with lemon & orange, saffron syrup, grenadine and soda water.

il Casale Lexington – By no means Sunny in Boston

The gang ought to head to Lexington to attempt Il Casale’s By no means Sunny in Boston this month. The tropical tipple is made with orange and pineapple juice, coconut cream and a splash of lemon and lime, then served in a glass rimmed with coconut, dried orange and nutmeg. It’s excellent should you’re pining for a midwinter seashore break, however with out all of the rum.

The Lexington – Miles Aside

Turning over a brand new leaf tastes fairly darn good at The Lexington in Cambridge Crossing, the place they’re serving up the Miles Aside made with strawberry, olive, honey, ginger, and yerba mate. The leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis plant will put a pep in your step and the complicated taste is a simple stand in for any drink made with spirits.

Lulu Inexperienced – Wandering Eye & Candy Cocktail Tease

Plant your self in South Boston for a pair of low- and no-alcohol sips at Lulu Inexperienced. Should you like tequila, the vegan mecca is shaking issues up with the Wandering Eye, which is a beautiful shade of yellow and made with Lyre’s Agave Blanco (spirit free), contemporary lime, orange and easy syrup and poured right into a glass with a salted rim. There’s additionally the Candy Cocktail Tease, which mixes kombucha with grapefruit, rose water and house-made grenadine.

Marseille – Blackberry Marguerite

Should you’ve acquired issues to do after brunch or dinner, skip the sauce and order a Blackberry Marguerite in your subsequent journey to Marseille within the South Finish. They mix Orange DHOS (a tangy alcohol-free liqueur with flavors of orange, tangerine, and grapefruit) with lime, agave and blackberry for a tasty tipple – c’est magnifique.

Matria – Zero Proof Cocktail Menu

No alcohol? No drawback in any respect at Matria. The cocktail wizards on the vigorous lounge contained in the InterContinental Boston have launched a Zero Proof Cocktail Menu. Take your choose from booze-free choices just like the Julietta, made with spiced Martini Rossi Vibrante (N/A), mixes in a little bit apple cider and a splash of Oddbird Blanc de Blanc, or the Romantic Folly, which is an earthy mixture of Fig Dhos Aperitif, Gnista Candy Vermouth and Seedlip Grove 42. Should you desire one thing a little bit extra buzzworthy, order up a Penny For Your Ideas, which mixes Lure’s Amaretti, honey syrup, lemon juice and egg white. Peruse the entire menu and head for the Rose Kennedy Greenway to attempt all of them – you received’t miss the booze, and also you’ll don’t have any drawback getting up shiny and early the following day.

Nautilus Pier 4 – G + G

Cease by Nautilus Pier 4 in your subsequent journey to The Seaport for a giant gulp of vitamin C of their G + G cocktail. Made with guava and grapefruit juice, and completed with a little bit citrus and soda, it’s acquired all of the getup + go it is advisable to get by means of your Dry January.

Pammy’s – Fernandito

Taking a break from booze doesn’t imply you gotta quit your Fernet behavior. Try the Fernandito from Pammy’s in Cambridge, which is a superb dupe for a Fernet and Coke made with Lucano NA Amaro. The elixir consists of some house-made cola made with citrus peel, baking spice and lavender flower, and will get topped off with a squeeze of contemporary citrus to goose up the acidity.

Rochambeau – Tangier Breeze

Should you’re making an attempt to not tipple this month however you’re keen on a superb tequila drink, pop into Rochambeau for a Tangier Breeze made with Lyre N/A Agave, grapefruit, orgeat, turmeric, anise, honey and ginger beer. It’ll offer you all of the blanco vibes with none of the alcohol — or the hangover.

Russell Home Tavern – Juno

Head to Russell Home Tavern in Harvard Sq. to take a spin by means of their entire menu of spirit-free drinks, which incorporates this wonderful tackle a basic tequila cocktail. The Juno combines Giffard’s Non-Alcoholic Aperitif Sirop (which is harking back to any pink, bitter liqueur like Campari), grapefruit juice, agave and a pinch of salt, and identical to Sabrina Carpenter says, this scorching little quantity will make you wanna fall in love (and if the Juno’s not your cup of tea, there are loads extra to select from).

Season to Style – Greenhouse Harvest

Season To Style has simply the factor it is advisable to reverse course after a decadent vacation season: an all-new lineup of non-alcoholic bevvies, together with the Greenhouse Harvest. Head to Harvard Sq. for this mixture of all fresh-pressed kale, spinach, inexperienced apple and orange juice, which is able to give your physique a January bounce begin (and tastes nice in addition).

Sloane’s – Creamsicle, Blackberry Bumble & Virtually Aperol Spritz

An evening out in Allston and nonetheless really feel nice the following morning? No drawback at Sloane’s, the place they’ve a trio of guilt-free cocktails to select from this month. The Blackberry Bumble is a mixture of blackberry puree, honey syrup, lemon and soda should you’re searching for a fruity repair. Candy toothers can go for a Creamsicle, which is made with vanilla syrup and home tangerine soda then topped with whipped cream to style identical to a visit to the ice cream truck. Aperol lovers who’re on the wagon will even love the Virtually Aperol Spritz made with N/A Giffard Bitter Syrup and N/A bubbly — you’ll by no means miss the sauce, particularly when it’s time to drive dwelling.

Metal & Rye – Sundown Cruise

Should you’re resetting your alcohol consumption this month however nonetheless lacking Campari, Metal & Rye in Milton can set you up with the Sundown Cruise. This very cool concoction facilities on Giffard Aperitif, which is a non-alcoholic syrup made with bitter oranges, gentian root, quinquina, and spice. In addition they add grapefruit cordial, thyme, ginger, lemon, and glowing water to complete, for an excellent refreshing spritz.