January marks a month of renewal for a lot of Houstonians, and for these embracing Dry January, town’s bars and eating places are providing mocktails that rival their alcoholic counterparts. These rigorously crafted drinks invite patrons to benefit from the social buzz of a bar or complement a meal with a considerate pairing — sans the alcohol. Right here’s a roundup of Houston’s high spots to sip on zero-proof creativity.
Amrina
The Woodlands restaurant is understood for its dedication to element, and that extends to its Dry January mocktails. Strive the mango lemonade infused with cinnamon syrup and Richards Rainwater or the shinkaji mule that includes Fever Tree Ginger Beer, lime juice, and spiced syrup.
Andiron Grille & Patio
On the newly reimagined Andiron Grille & Patio, patrons will uncover mocktails just like the “sinless negroni” ($12) a booze-free riff on the basic cocktail, and the “simple rider,” a decadent drink ($12) of Ritual Whiskey Different, ardour fruit, mango, vanilla, and ginger beer.
Axelrad
This vibrant beer backyard joins the Dry January motion with $7 mocktails such because the “cran you BE anymore merry?” with cranberry, lime juice, and a housemade syrup of apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar. For a heat beverage, the “not toddy” combines that very same luscious syrup with recent lemon juice.
Duck N Bao
With 14 alcohol-free cocktails priced at simply $6 every, Duck N Bao gives selection and worth. Alternatives embody the cucumber lime martini, a refreshing mixture of cane easy syrup, lime juice, and smashed cucumber, and the “love at first sight” with pomegranate syrup, candy and bitter, Sprite, and a lemon garnish.
Monkey’s Tail
This funky spot brings its signature creativity to mocktails that match its laid-back vibe. Strive the picka-pina ($7), with recent pineapple, chamoy, tajin, and dill pickle brine, or the penichill’n ($9), which mixes Lyre’s Highland Malt, salted honey, and smoky tea for a fancy taste profile.
Hungry’s
Kickstart January’s wellness journey with Hungry’s $6 non-alcoholic spritzes. Select between the ginger turmeric tonic, recognized for its anti-inflammatory advantages, or the inexperienced juice spritz, filled with fresh-pressed spinach, celery, and inexperienced apple.
Jethro’s
This retro-inspired lounge ensures Dry January doesn’t imply lacking out on scrumptious drinks. Standouts embody the summer time breeze, made with zero-proof rum, peach, and lemon juice, and the proper tea, with zero-proof gin and raspberry tea. Pair both drink with one of many bar’s signature smash burgers.
Le Jardinier
Recent off incomes a Michelin star, Le Jardinier within the Museum District is delivering indulgent mocktails such because the le jardin, a crisp cucumber and lime concoction, and the “yellow boots,” a tropical mixture of spiced pineapple tisane and coconut cordial.
Lyric Market
It’s arduous for Texans to surrender margaritas for a whole month, however fortunately, Lyric Market has the “mock-arita.” Additionally out there are the “lemon kiss,” a spin on the lemon drop martini, and the “mock original,” a zero-proof tackle the basic Previous Original.
Plume
Luxuriate in Plume’s intimate ambiance whereas sipping on the “after glow” ($10), a chai-infused chilly brew, or the “bare in paradise” ($10) with citrus and coconut cream. The candy “raspberry goals” ($10) and the earthy “matcha Palmer” ($10) spherical out the mocktail menu.
Superica
This Heights spot has Tex-Mex-inspired alcohol-free drinks like “ginger no-jito” and the “matador, no bull,” with Lyre’s agave spirit, pineapple juice, and jalapeño. The “vampire weeknight,” a non-alcoholic horchata and rum, guarantees a decadent, cinnamon sip.
Tavola
The “pawloma” at this posh Publish Oak Italian restaurant mixes zero-proof Mezcal with recent grapefruit, agave, membership soda, and bitters for a tart deal with. Or choose the “no mint spritz,” a mix of butterfly pea flower and mint syrup in a gin-free spritz
Traveler’s Cart
A extra informal spin-off of Traveler’s Desk, this globally-inspired eatery gives the “prickly by nature” with Ritual tequila various and prickly pear syrup, and the “free-spirited Cuban,” a ardour fruit mango mojito.
Turner’s Reduce and Prime 131
Each Prime 131 and Turner’s Reduce have 4 signature zero-proof cocktails on the prepared for Dry January observers. Go for the spiced pear, with spicy ginger beer balancing out the sweetness of pear syrup and honey, or the kosnopolitan, a virgin twist on the beloved cosmo. Mocktails are $12 at Turner’s Reduce and $10 at Prime 131.
