{"id":62128,"date":"2023-01-05T13:34:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T17:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/?p=62128"},"modified":"2026-04-15T12:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:50:11","slug":"mocktails-dry-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/mocktails-dry-january\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Mocktails For Your New Year’s Reset"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Whether you’re observing Dry January or not, there’s a good chance that at this time of year you’re backing off from alcohol. After the excesses of the holidays, that groggy, morning-after feeling just seems to stick around. And the best way to combat a burnt-out mood is by getting back into a balanced routine<\/span>. Opting for <\/span>low-<\/a> and no-alcohol drinks over booze is one of the simplest ways to boost your energy and get back to acting like your old self\u2014r<\/span>esearch shows that cutting out alcohol can help you lose weight, stay more active, and improve your sleep. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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FreshDirect has lots of ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverages<\/a>\u00a0that bring the complexity you might be longing for while staying sober(ish). But we’re also huge fans of mixing up a mocktail from scratch and experimenting with flavors. There’s something about the ritual of adding a little bit of this and stirring in a dash of that that makes the experience all the more special. To that end, we’ve compiled five of our favorite mocktail recipes for when you’re craving a adult drink without the adult stuff\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What You\u2019ll Need:<\/span>
32 oz. water
5 thumbs fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
4 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick, plus more to garnish
1 teaspoon fresh nutmeg
32 oz.\u00a0<\/span>sparkling hibiscus water<\/a>
Juice of 1 orange
<\/span>1 teaspoon lime juice
<\/span>Orange slices, to garnish<\/span><\/p>

What To Do:<\/span>
Bring the water to a boil then remove from heat. Stir in all the spices and let it steep for about an hour.\u00a0

Pour the steeped water, hibiscus water, orange juice, and lime juice into a large punch bowl. Stir in enough ice to chill before serving.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\"\"What You’ll Need:<\/strong>
A few handfuls mixed fresh berries, plus more for garnish (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries)
2 cans\u00a0Blueberry & Ginger Spare Tonic<\/a>

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What To Do:<\/strong>
Place a few fresh berries in a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add a few ice cubes and 1 can Blueberry & Ginger Spare Tonic. Stir well.

Place a few more berries in two drinking glasses and pour in contents of shaker. Top off with another can of Spare Tonic and garnish each with another berry or two.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\"\"What You’ll Need:<\/strong>
6 oz (half can) Spare Lemon & Ginger Tonic<\/a>
2 oz orange juice
4-5 drops citrus bitters<\/a>
For garnish: orange or lemon twist, mint sprig<\/p>

What To Do:<\/strong>
Stir half a can of Spare Lemon & Ginger tonic with orange juice and citrus bitters in a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a citrus peel twist and a mint sprig.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Blueberry Rosemary Faux-Tini<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\"\"What You\u2019ll Need<\/span>
1 small container blueberries
1 rosemary sprig, stripped
1 oz honey (or hot honey)
The juice of 1 lemon
Ice
4 oz seltzer<\/span><\/p>

What To Do<\/span>
Muddle about half the blueberries with a few needles of rosemary and the honey in the bottom of a shaker.
Pour in lemon juice and top off with ice. Cover and shake until thoroughly mixed, about 5-10 shakes. Strain into glasses with fresh ice, a couple of blueberries and a small sprig of rosemary.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\"\"What You\u2019ll Need:<\/span>
\u00be oz fresh lime juice
2 oz black tea
2 pieces fresh\u00a0ginger
\u00bd oz\u00a0sweetener (we used simple syrup)
3 oz cold\u00a0sparkling water
Lime wedge, for squeezing<\/p>

What To Do:<\/span>
Steep the tea in hot water according to directions and set aside to cool.<\/p>

In a glass, muddle the fresh ginger to extract its flavors. Add the simple syrup, tea, lime juice and top with the sparkling water. Stir well.<\/p>

Pour the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish the glass with a wedge of lime.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Shop all beverages on FreshDirect<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether you’re observing Dry January or not, there’s a good chance that at this time of year you’re backing off from alcohol. After the excesses of the holidays, that groggy, morning-after feeling just seems to stick around. And the best way to combat a burnt-out mood is by getting back into a balanced routine. Opting for low- and no-alcohol drinks over booze is one of the simplest ways to boost your energy and get back to acting like your old self\u2014research shows that cutting out alcohol can help you lose weight, stay more active, and improve your sleep.  FreshDirect has lots of ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverages\u00a0that bring the complexity you might be longing for while staying sober(ish). But we’re also huge fans of mixing up a mocktail from scratch and experimenting with flavors. There’s something about the ritual of adding a little bit of this and stirring in a dash of that that makes the experience all the more special. To that end, we’ve compiled five of our favorite mocktail recipes for when you’re craving a adult drink without the adult stuff\u00a0 Bubbly Hibiscus Kombucha Punch What You\u2019ll Need:32 oz. water5 thumbs fresh ginger, peeled and sliced4 whole cloves1 cinnamon stick, plus more to garnish1 teaspoon fresh nutmeg32 oz.\u00a0sparkling hibiscus waterJuice of 1 orange1 teaspoon lime juiceOrange slices, to garnish What To Do:Bring the water to a boil then remove from heat. Stir in all the spices and let it steep for about an hour.\u00a0 Pour the steeped water, hibiscus water, orange juice, and lime juice into a large punch bowl. Stir in enough ice to chill before serving. Spare Tonic Berry Blast What You’ll Need:A few handfuls mixed fresh berries, plus more for garnish (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries)2 cans\u00a0Blueberry & Ginger Spare Tonic What To Do:Place a few fresh berries in a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add a few ice cubes and 1 can Blueberry & Ginger Spare Tonic. Stir well. Place a few more berries in two drinking glasses and pour in contents of shaker. Top off with another can of Spare Tonic and garnish each with another berry or two. Spare Tonic Citrus Mocktail What You’ll Need:6 oz (half can) Spare Lemon & Ginger Tonic2 oz orange juice4-5 drops citrus bittersFor garnish: orange or lemon twist, mint sprig What To Do:Stir half a can of Spare Lemon & Ginger tonic with orange juice and citrus bitters in a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a citrus peel twist and a mint sprig.\u00a0 Blueberry Rosemary Faux-Tini What You\u2019ll Need1 small container blueberries1 rosemary sprig, stripped1 oz honey (or hot honey)The juice of 1 lemonIce4 oz seltzer What To DoMuddle about half the blueberries with a few needles of rosemary and the honey in the bottom of a shaker.Pour in lemon juice and top off with ice. Cover and shake until thoroughly mixed, about 5-10 shakes. Strain into glasses with fresh ice, a couple of blueberries and a small sprig of rosemary. Bubbly Ginger Lime Tea What You\u2019ll Need:\u00be oz fresh lime juice2 oz black tea2 pieces fresh\u00a0ginger\u00bd oz\u00a0sweetener (we used simple syrup)3 oz cold\u00a0sparkling waterLime wedge, for squeezing What To Do:Steep the tea in hot water according to directions and set aside to cool. In a glass, muddle the fresh ginger to extract its flavors. Add the simple syrup, tea, lime juice and top with the sparkling water. Stir well. Pour the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish the glass with a wedge of lime. 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