Dry January has arrived quicker than you can say “champagne toast,” and we’re here to ensure you’re steering in the right direction when it comes to elevating your non-alcoholic beverages. Sure, wine glasses and bar carts are staples for entertaining, but nothing will make you the it host like a lineup of sophisticated, Instagram-worthy mocktails.

Mocktails aren’t just about skipping the booze, hello, new year, new health goals, but whatever your reason, cutting out alcohol is no small feat. But if you’re swapping the wine for wellness this month, we’re here to make sure your mocktail game is nothing short of fabulous. Because just because it’s alcohol-free doesn’t mean it has to be boring. And let’s not forget, nothing says, “I have my life together” quite like serving drinks that are as chic as your impeccably curated home interiors. Here’s a lineup of our favorite mocktails that are guaranteed to keep you sipping in style all month long.

The Golden Glow Spritz

This citrusy, effervescent mocktail is like golden hour in a glass. Bold, zesty, and with just a whisper of turmeric, it’s perfect for impressing that friend who insists they’re “all about anti-inflammatory superfoods.”

Why it works: The citrus pop and ginger kick make it a palate pleaser, while the turmeric says, “Yes, I care about my health.”

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • ½ cup sparkling water (or ginger beer for a spicier kick)
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp honey (or agave for a vegan twist)
  • Ice cubes
  • Orange slice and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:
Whisk the orange juice, turmeric, and honey until smooth. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the juice mixture, and top with sparkling water. Stir gently and garnish with the orange slice and mint.

Cucumber Lime Basil Cooler

Think spa water, but upgraded to first-class. Crisp cucumber, zesty lime, and fragrant basil make this mocktail as refreshing as a vacation in Capri.

Why it works: It’s refreshing, it’s simple, and it feels expensive (even though it isn’t).

Ingredients:

  • 5 cucumber slices
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp simple syrup (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
  • 4 fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup soda water
  • Crushed ice

Instructions:
Muddle cucumber slices, lime juice, and basil in a shaker to release the flavors. Add ice and simple syrup, shake, and strain into a chilled glass filled with crushed ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a basil leaf.

Virgin Pomegranate Mule

Rich, tangy, and with a spicy ginger undertone, this mocktail is the perfect moment to use your copper mugs. The jewel-toned pomegranate juice screams “luxe,” and that ginger beer kick keeps things interesting.

Why it works: It’s elegant but approachable—kind of like the perfect house guest.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup pomegranate juice
  • ½ cup ginger beer
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Ice
  • Pomegranate seeds and lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:
Combine the pomegranate juice, ginger beer, and lime juice in a copper mug filled with ice. Stir to combine, and garnish with a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds and a lime wedge.

Coconut Matcha Mojito

Tropical meets healthy in this creamy, minty number that’s a mini vacation in a glass. With matcha for a caffeine boost and coconut milk for that silky finish, it’s indulgent and energising.

Why it works: Matcha is still having its moment, and adding a mojito twist makes it feel fresh yet refined.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp matcha powder
  • ½ cup coconut milk (the canned kind, for creaminess)
  • ½ cup soda water
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 4 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Crushed ice

Instructions:
In a shaker, whisk the matcha with coconut milk until smooth. Add lime juice, honey, and mint leaves, then shake well. Pour over crushed ice and top with soda water. Garnish with a mint sprig and enjoy.

Lavender Lemonade

Elegant, floral, and soothing, this mocktail is perfect for unwinding after a long day of conquering your resolutions

Why it works: Lavender adds a touch of difference, while the lemonade keeps it approachable.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup fresh lemonade
  • ¼ tsp dried culinary lavender (or a drop of lavender syrup)
  • ½ cup soda water (if you want it fizzy)
  • Ice
  • Lemon wheel and a lavender sprig for garnish
  • Optional - purple food colouring if you want it coloured, egg white if you want it frothy

Instructions:
Steep the lavender in hot water for 2-3 minutes, then strain and let cool.

If you are going for a non frothy mocktail then in a glass, combine the lemonade, lavender infusion, and soda water over ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a lavender sprig.

If you are going for a frothy mocktail then in a shaker, combine the lemonade, lavender infusion, and egg white with ice. Shake for 3o seconds before pouring in a glass over ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a lavender sprig.

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