{"id":3478,"date":"2022-01-05T22:49:11","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T22:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/wp-home\/?p=190162"},"modified":"2022-01-05T22:49:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T22:49:11","slug":"10-non-alcoholic-drinks-to-help-you-through-dry-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=3478","title":{"rendered":"10 non-alcoholic drinks to help you through Dry January"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>  <title>10 non-alcoholic drinks to help you through Dry January | Leafly<\/title>     <!-- This is Index Exchange, a script\/\/3rd-party integration that interjects GAM. It needs to be 'ahead' of GTM in the DOM, which comes from Cephalopod. GTM loads GAM. 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You&#8217;re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">A few years ago, I decided to start taking regular breaks from drinking. For the past year-and-a-half, I\u2019ve been committed to living a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/lifestyle\/cali-sober\">Cali sober lifestyle<\/a>. And though I long abstain from alcohol, I still regularly enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/lifestyle\/weed-rituals-cross-cultural-connection\">cannabis consumption rituals.<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Though I used to enjoy a good alcoholic drink, the outcome of living a drier and higher life was far better than I originally envisioned. There\u2019s a wide range of drinks waiting to deliver a bountiful experience without the debauchery that often accompanies alcohol, and it\u2019s easier to find non-alcoholic drinks with good flavor in supermarkets than ever before. <\/p>\n<p>From classic beers to organic wines and adaptogenic drinks, there\u2019s a whole alternative beverage world waiting to be chugged with fewer regrets. Here\u2019s a list of some libations that have accompanied my low-to-no-alcohol lifestyle in these past few months.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<h2>Non-alcoholic elixirs and aperitif<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" alt=\"Assortment of barware and glassware on wooden background\" class=\"wp-image-190196 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-non-alcoholic-drinks-to-help-you-through-dry-january.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-non-alcoholic-drinks-to-help-you-through-dry-january.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-non-alcoholic-drinks-to-help-you-through-dry-january.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-non-alcoholic-drinks-to-help-you-through-dry-january.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/us.threespiritdrinks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Three Spirits social elixirs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>plant-science party starters <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s first leap to the spirited land of elixirs. If you commit to the Calisober lifestyle, you\u2019ll hear the word quite often, usually associated with other fancy words, like guayusa and schizandra. <\/p>\n<p>Hailing from the Amazon basin, guayusa leaves are packed with caffeine that helps elevate your mood. Sourced all the way from Siberia, the Schizandra berries promote a healthy liver function, unlike alcohol, which has the opposite effect on this critical filtering organ. <\/p>\n<p>These ingredients and many others are found in the Three Spirits alcohol-free beverages. Mix with tonic water and a fresh citrus peel for a thirst-quenching pick-me-up.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/politics\/is-it-time-to-regulate-alcohol-like-marijuana\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>Is it time to regulate alcohol like marijuana?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drinkghia.com\/products\/ghia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ghia aperitif<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>a fancy fizzle<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Just when you thought you\u2019d drunk your last aperitivo, Ghia arrived to save the day (or night). The bottle, branding, and tastiness of this potion remind me of Mediterranean bars where fresh panini are served as the wind shakes dangling curtains made of old seashells. <\/p>\n<p>The fig concentrate and rosemary extract in Ghia make me think of Sardinia, but the Gentian root and elderflower extract take me to the southern coast of France \u2013 the epicenter of epicureanism and slow living.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-\"><u><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/curiouselixirs.com\/\">Curious elixirs<\/a><\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>a thoughtful tonic<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Your inquisitiveness shall be calmed through this fantastic fizzle. Made to honor the Negroni (the only cocktail I actually ordered when going out), this bitter drink contains a good amount of rhodiola\u2014also known as golden root\u2014a natural tonic that combats fatigue and raises your energy. <\/p>\n<p>Using only organic ingredients and no refined sugar, Curious is a thoroughly crafted booze-free beverage that feels healing and complex, a palatable adventure for the newbie and seasoned sober alike.<\/p>\n<h2>Non-alcoholic beers<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" alt=\"beer flight showing 4 glasses of beer in different shades\" class=\"wp-image-190195 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-non-alcoholic-drinks-to-help-you-through-dry-january-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-non-alcoholic-drinks-to-help-you-through-dry-january-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-non-alcoholic-drinks-to-help-you-through-dry-january-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-non-alcoholic-drinks-to-help-you-through-dry-january-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clausthaler.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Clausthaler non-alcoholic beer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>the N\/A beer that will make you a believer<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The day I tried Clausthaler I realized that non-alcoholic beer could actually taste delicious. Not just good, but actually enjoyable to the point I\u2019d want to swirl it around my mouth after every sip, making sure I got every corner of my tongue wet. The full flavor profile from the liquid is somewhat smokey and partly sweet. <\/p>\n<p>This is the beer I initially suggest to the naysayer beer aficionados who think that tipples without alcohol aren\u2019t tasty. I particularly enjoy consuming it while eating hearty food, like jackfruit tacos or a Beyond burger. Clausthaler washes down the flavors while refreshing the drinker.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/monceau.com.au\/collections\/shop\/products\/parc-pils-non-alc-beer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Parc Pils non-alcoholic beer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>the hipster runner-up<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Crisp and hoppy, this lager takes notes from traditional brewing techniques, while using a special yeast that converts grains into beer without producing alcohol in the process. <\/p>\n<p>Although the style could be described as Czech-forward, I like to mix Parc Pils with sangrita (a mix of tomato juice, orange juice, lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper) and drink it michelada-style.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samueladams.com\/our-beers\/originals\/non-alcoholic\/just-the-haze\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sam Adams \u2013 Just the Haze<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>a pleasant discovery<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Not even when I used to drink beer did ordering a Sam Adams cross my mind. It just looked like a very unappealing beer, but boy did I swallow my words when I took the first gulp of their non-alcoholic brewski. <\/p>\n<p>The unpredicted passion-fruit punch that got my taste buds going was the perfect lead to the second act, a hazy cloud of bitterness that lingers on your cheeks with the freshness of a minty aftertaste. Initially, I thought it was because I tend to pick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/cannabis-101\/what-is-limonene-and-what-are-the-benefits-of-this-cannabis-terpe\">limonene-heavy sativas<\/a> to pair with it, but the fragrant flavor is still there when I don\u2019t smoke.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wellbeingbrewing.com\/products\/intentional-ipa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wellbeing Intentional IPA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>a trippy hooch<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Having a partner that doesn\u2019t drink\u2014or doesn\u2019t drink much\u2014is the best support you can have when heading into a Calisober season like Dry January. <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m lucky that my eco-conscious Bolivian wife isn\u2019t the party animal that she used to be, and rarely drinks. That said, whenever I order my Wellbeing Intentional IPA, I have to make sure I get some for her. Besides really enjoying the flavor of this beer, she also likes its brand design and name, a reminder of the importance of mindful consumption in all aspects of life.<\/p>\n<h2>Sparkling hemp, wine proxies, and non-alcoholic whiskey<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Group of people having meal togetherness dining toasting glasses\" class=\"wp-image-190182 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-non-alcoholic-drinks-to-help-you-through-dry-january-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-non-alcoholic-drinks-to-help-you-through-dry-january-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-non-alcoholic-drinks-to-help-you-through-dry-january-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/10-non-alcoholic-drinks-to-help-you-through-dry-january-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/takearecess.com\/shop\/sparkling-water\/blackberry-chai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Recess hemp and adaptogen sparkling water<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>the mood enhancer<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The best part about being Calisober is, obvious to Leafly readers, that your cannabis consumption doesn\u2019t have to be affected. <\/p>\n<p>In the case of this particular Recess drink, you can enjoy a dose of cannabis in the way of 10mg of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/learn\/cannabis-glossary\/full-spectrum-extracts\">broad-spectrum hemp extract<\/a>, mixed with ginseng, rose petals, L-theanine, and blackberry concentrate. <\/p>\n<p>While this part of the concoction helps relax the body,&nbsp; the complementary dose of chai tea contributes helps the mind, keeping you sharp and focused. <\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/lifestyle\/cbd-drink-recipe-cbd-arnold-palmers\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>Drive off anxiety with this CBD Arnold Palmer drink recipe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acidleague.com\/collections\/wine-proxies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wine proxies<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>bring a N\/A wine to dine<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Doing acid takes a whole \u2018nother dimension when it comes to wine proxies, a lineup of liquid blends made with wine grapes and other natural ingredients, retaining the original, sometimes acidic characteristics of the vino without the headache. <\/p>\n<p>These non-alcoholic wine proxies are the result of pressing Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Sangiovese grapes combined with lychee, rhubarb, or Baijan white tea, Rooibos extract, galangal, and kombu\u2014amongst many other ingredients. <\/p>\n<p>It might sound like something out of an Ayurveda book, but these bottles are more than a drink. They are dinner party offerings, fuel for social gatherings, and movie night companions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drinkmonday.co\/products\/zero-alcohol-whiskey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Monday whiskey<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>high score for an N\/A spirit<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hardcore spirit fans: this one\u2019s for you. The non-alcoholic market has something for everyone and the range of products goes beyond just beer, elixirs, and wine. Monday whiskey has an art-deco vibe reminiscent of the Gatsby-era flair, not just in terms of how it looks but also how it feels. <\/p>\n<p>Creamy butterscotch and caramel provide richness, while matured raisins and roasted coffee give this zero alcohol whiskey depth. It\u2019s topped with notes of warm molasses and burnt brown sugar.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-a-final-tip-for-staying-socially-sober-in-dry-january-and-in-general\">A final tip for staying socially sober in Dry January (and in general)<\/h2>\n<p>Drink soda with some Angostura bitters and a lemon squeeze if you feel the urge to have a drink with friends \u2013 and always keep a joint nearby. <\/p>\n<div class=\"leafly-sailthru-signup p-lg my-xl bg-white rounded elevation-low border border-light-grey\">\n<p class=\"text-xs pt-lg\">By submitting this form, you will be subscribed to news and promotional emails from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\">Leafly<\/a> and you agree to Leafly&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/tos\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. 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