3 Mocktail Recipes We’re Sipping on in Damp January

We’re in the post-holiday stretch, which means we’re embracing a more moderate and mindful approach as we’ve entered the new year. While Dry January has become an annual tradition for many, Damp January has emerged as a noteworthy alternative, prompting us to reevaluate how we approach conscious alcohol consumption with approachable bumpers.

So whether you’re participating in Dry or Damp January or have embraced sober curiosity as a lifestyle, we’ve got you covered with our favorite mocktail recipes you can make at home (or enjoy on a night out in Austin).

• 4 oz Orange juice
• .5 oz Cream
• .5 oz Honey syrup
• 3 dashes Vanilla Extract
• 3 squints Salt tincture 
• 3 drops Orange Flower Water
• 6 drops Pistachio Extract

*Build in a small shaker. Fill the shaker with ¾ full of crushed Ice, shake vigorously for 3 seconds and pour into a tall glass. Top with crushed ice. If you want to get real fancy and attempt an orange peel rosette (pictured above), we’re not going to crush any dreams over here! But for us, we’re simply topping it with an orange peel and a dash of cinnamon at home.

• 1 oz Giffard Aperitif Syrup
• 1 oz cranberry juice
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• 0.5 lime juice

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice, shake, and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with mint. Simple, yet complex – we love to see it.

• 2 oz ginger beer
• 2-3 oranges for fresh-squeezed orange juice
• 0.5 oz grenadine

Juice 2-3 oranges into a beer glass. Add ginger beer to a glass filled with ice and top with grenadine. Garnish with a lemon wheel and ginger candy.

There you have it, our recommended Damp January mocktail recipes. Whether it’s finding alternative ways to socialize without relying on alcohol or indulging in the latest alcohol-free culinary delights, Damp January encourages us to consume in moderation and create mindful habits.

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