Zero- & Low-alcohol Spirits & Drinks To Add to Your Bar Cart This Dry January (& the Rest of the Year)

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Congrats! We somehow(?) made it out of 2022. Now that you spent all of last month and New Year’s celebrating the year to come, and therefore drinking the night away, it’s time to reset. Holiday hangovers are no joke, but if you don’t want to kiss your weekend cocktails goodbye completely, there’s now a never-ending list of zero-booze and low-alcohol picks that let you have your nightcap (and drink it too).

Non-alcoholic spirits and mocktails are having a big moment. And while these mostly sober-friendly drinks are coming in handy for Dry January (and it’s new cousin, Damp January), we’re stocking up our bar carts with these actually great tasting low-alcohol and non-alcoholic spirits, apértifs, and drinks year round.

From tequilas to gins, more brands are serving up virgin liquors in just about every form to help you sit back and relax without the headaches or other downsides alcohol brings. As an added bonus, many of these conscious concoctions are made with natural ingredients (like hemp) to help your mind and body relax without the buzz. So, you can even consider drinking some of these as part of your wellness routine.

We also have been finding lots of new low-alcohol options, like wines, spirits, and pre-mixed cocktails with much less alcohol than their traditional counterparts, which are perfect for when you want a little bit of something to loosen up without getting your head fuzzy. 

We’re manifesting good thoughts and good vibes going into 2023, starting with what’s in our cups. Check out these bartender-approved low-alcohol and booze-free drink alternatives that just might give your go-to gin and tonic a run for its money — and best of all, you can get these beverages delivered straight to your door. Cheers!

Less-Alcoholic Liquor

Image: Plume & Petal.

If you don’t want to throw vodka completely out the window, go for something that simply has less alcohol. Plume & Petal pours up flavored vodka, like this peachy version, with just 20% ABV per bottle.

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