Dry January: Best alcohol-free cocktails
To make Dry January easier, we have put together the best recipes for alcohol-free cocktails – this way, going without alcohol is even fun …
Dry January is getting more attention than ever: this year, almost nine million people in the UK are planning to take a month off drinking, according to a survey by Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind the campaign. The cost-of-living crisis plays a role in this: one in six people who drink alcohol saying this had led them to drink more to cope with worries. For younger adults, anxiety after drinking is also a factor.
Why not try these recipes for alcohol-free cocktails:
Virgin Americano: Falco Torini, Schweppes brand ambassador, puts the alcohol-free aperitivo variant in the spotlight.
Berry 'Gin' Fizz: Based on the alcohol-free juniper syrup, this berry mocktail almost tastes like the real thing.
Black Forest Winter Dream: An alcohol-free punch that’s reminiscent of the famous Black Forest gateau.
Sweet and Sour: An alcohol-free drink with fruity-tart grapefruit flavours and refreshing vinegar tonic.
Switchel Lemonade: This alcohol-free cocktail proves that vinegar has uses well beyond salads. Go get tangy.
Grapefruit Elderberry: Alexander Knoll reveals a refreshing and alcohol-free cocktail for more variety in the glass.
‘Gin’ Iced Tea: For this iced tea, homemade juniper syrup is used as an alcohol-free gin substitute.
Basil ‘Gin’ Lemonade: When mixed with basil and lemon, this homemade, alcohol-free juniper syrup becomes a refreshing drink.