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Best Places For Dry January Mocktails

Taking a break from alcohol doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a night out
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Monarch's smoked Old Fashioned. Photo courtesy of The MPR Collaborative

Do the many holiday parties find you sober-curious? Take a look at the places in North Texas that will help you stay on track without sacrificing having fun out with friends.

Omni PGA Frisco

Where: 4341 PGA Pkwy, Frisco | 469-305-4500
What to order: The Apron, Ice House, Lookout Lounge & Bar, Lounge by Topgolf, Ryder Cup Grille and the Trick Rider

This year Omni PGA Frisco is embracing the Dry January challenge by offering guests an array of delicious alcohol-free beverages. Among the many options sober visitors (and the not-so-sober ones as well) can choose between The Apron, made with Monin desert pear, fresh lime, Q club soda and decorated with a dehydrated lime wheel, the Ice House, a slushie made of Liber & Co. real grenadine syrup, lemon-lime soda and a cherry popsicle, the Lookout Lounge & Bar, with Seedlip Grove 42, Monin lemongrass, apple cider vinegar and orange zest, and many more.

Moxies

Where: 8451 Parkwood Blvd, Plano | 469-535-5300
What to order: Tropic Thunder, the Nutty Chai cold brew and Rosemary Grapefruit Tonic

Moxies is here to make it easier than ever to follow through with your New Year's resolutions with these amazing alcohol-free options. Choose between the Tropic Thunder, a blend of Seedlip Garden 108, passionfruit and citrus, finished with a chile-lime rim, the Nutty Chai cold brew, made with Hazelnut Reàl, chai syrup and Lavazza cold brew or the Rosemary Grapefruit Tonic, a fusion of fresh rosemary, grapefruit juice, pineapple syrup, cold tea and Q Ginger Beer. 

Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar

Where: 6765 Winning Drive #810, Frisco | 972-433-5850
What to order: Cherri Limeade

One of Collin County’s top bars will offer alcohol-free options to kick off 2024. Head to Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar and try their Cherri Limeade mocktail made of Rose's Lime and Sweet & Sour infused with Hi Seltzer’s Real Cherry, a splash of 7UP, cherries, lime and a sugar-rimmed glass.

Stirr

Where: 5100 Belt Line Rd, Ste 540, Addison | 214-903-0543
What to order: Strawberry Lemonade, Grapefruit Basil Cooler, Cranberry Pineapple Punch and Cucumber Lime Spritz

Stirr added an array of delicious mocktails to pair with their power lunch menu in both their Dallas and Addison locations. Guests can enjoy their Strawberry Lemonade made of strawberry puree, simple syrup, lemon juice, garnished with lemon and strawberry, the Grapefruit Basil Cooler with simple syrup, sprite and grapefruit, garnished with grapefruit peel and basil, the Cranberry Pineapple Punch made with cranberry juice, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, lime juice, ginger ale, sprite, garnished with 2 lemon wheels or the refreshing Cucumber Lime Spritz with cucumber, simple syrup, lime juice, soda water, garnished with cucumber and lime wheel.

La Parisienne

Where: 6740 Winning Drive, Suite 100, Frisco | 469-200-5411
What to order: Pomegranate Mule, Mint Berry Smash, Chocolate Fake-tini, Mango-rita

Another of Frisco's finest restaurants is jumping on the sober bandwagon with mouthwatering mocktails for those celebrating Dry January. Their options include the Pomegranate Mule, made with pomegranate puree, lime juice and ginger beer, the Mint Berry Smash - strawberries, blueberries, mint, lime juice, agave and seltzer water, the Chocolate Fake-tini - chocolate syrup, vanilla syrup and milk and the Mango-Rita - mango puree, agave, fresh lemon juice and seltzer water.

Bar Louie

Where: 190 East Stacy Rd Suite 1000, Allen | 469-393-7070
What to order: Pomegranate Paloma and Pineapple Upside Down Margarita

Enjoy your happy hour with Bar Louie's mocktails. They are offering the Pomegranate Paloma made with Ritual Zero Proof Tequila alternative, zesty pomegranate juice, lime and a sparkling grapefruit twist, topped with a salty rim finish and a Pineapple Upside Down Margarita with Ritual Zero Proof Tequila alternative blended with tangy pineapple juice, a dash of grenadine and vanilla and a citrusy splash of both lime and Sprite. Pick your favorite or try them both!

Birdie's Eastside

Where: 6221 E Mockingbird Ln, Dallas | 214-484-2001
What to order: Ginger Mint, Pomegranate Sparkler and Blood Orange Lemonade

The newly open neighborhood bar and grill by Jon Alexis, the restauranteur behind TJ's SeafoodRamble Room and Escondido, is offering alcohol-free options this month. Cozy up around a fire pit on the patio or sit comfortably inside while you sip on your Ginger Mint, Pomegranate Sparkler or Blood Orange Lemonade.

Monarch

Where: 1401 Elm Street, 49th floor, Dallas | 214-945-2222
What to order: Smoked Old Fashioned and the Italian Spritz

The Dry January spirit made its way to the Monarch, one of Dallas' hottest restaurants, where guests will have the option of trying an alcohol-free smoked Old Fashioned made with Lyres Amaretti, Lyres Highland Malt and black walnut bitters, or the Italian Spritz that features Lyres Spritz topped with soda water.

The Saint

Where: 2633 Gaston Ave., Dallas | 214-258-6152
What to order: Apple cider mocktail and the cranberry Cosmo

For the first month of the year, The Saint will be serving three mouthwatering mocktails starting with the apple cider mocktail made with apple cider, cinnamon-ginger simple syrup, cinnamon sugar and decorated with an apple slice. Then try the cranberry Cosmo mocktail infused with cranberry cocktail, sparkling water, lime juice and orange extract and finally, the sparkling blood orange mocktail made with blood orange juice, honey, vanilla extract and lime spritzer.

Another Rond

Where: 660 Fort Worth Ave Suite 100, Dallas
What to order: Guava piña colada and the lychee limeade

If you are in the mood for an alcohol-free piña colada, Another Round is where. To kick-off 2024 they will offer guava piña colada, infused with guava purée, orgeat syrup, coconut puree and pineapple. Another popular mocktail will be their lychee limeade made with lychee purée, lime juice, and agave.

Dive Coastal Cuisine

Where: 3404 Rankin Street, Dallas | 214-891-1700
What to order: Gimlet, Not So Michelada, Orange Crush and Piña Colada Mocktail

Pair up Dive's light and flavorful dishes with their selection of refreshing mocktails. You can pick between the Gimlet made with cucumber, lime, soda and simple syrup, the Not So Michelada with Topo Chico, lime and Tajin, the Orange Crush made of Poppi Soda, coconut milk, lime juice and pineapple juice and, by popular demand, the Piña Colada Mocktail with pineapple juice, coconut milk, lime juice and orange juice.

More Dry January-Friendly Bars

Ramble Room

Where: 6565 Hillcrest Ave Ste 150, Dallas | 214-620-0385
What to order: Blackberry Punch, Citrus Mint Cooler and Passion Fruit Sparkler

JOA

Where: 2254 Royal Ln, Dallas | 972-241-3900
What to order: Yuzu Smash and Berry Last Stand

Ginger’s

Where: 2115 Jackson Street, Dallas | 214-420-8533
What to order: Zen Level and Ginger's

HG Sply Co.

Where: 2008 Greenville Ave, Dallas | 469-334-0895
What to order: BeetBetter, Mango Refresher and Guava Dawg

UnaVida

Where: 3699 McKinney Ave #307, Dallas 
What to order: Hibiscus & Rose, Almond Horchata, "Whole Meyer" Lemonade and Cucumber, Mint & Lime agua fresca

Dy January-Friendly Events

NYE Goat Yoga & Mocktails

When: Dec. 31, 2023 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Where: Beyond the Bar | 101 S. Sherman Street, #B, Richardson

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National Mocktail Week

When: Jan. 7 - 13, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.
Where: Legacy Hall |  7800 Windrose Ave., Plano

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A Toast To Dry January

When: Jan. 12, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Total Wine & More | 721 N Central Expy.,  Ste 200, Plano

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