It seems like everyone on the internet has been participating in Dry January and if you haven’t started, don’t worry, there’s still time! With the comedown of the holiday season, Dry January has become a bit of a tradition as a way to shift towards prioritizing health after months full of social drinking and celebrating with family. Going full detox after months of overindulgence might just be the perfect way to thank your body after pushing it to the limit.
Originating in 2012 as a public health initiative by the British charity Alcohol Change UK, Dry January is a 31-day commitment to abstaining from alcohol. This year, it seems like there’s been a renewed interest all over the world, with #DryJanuary having more than 500 million views on TikTok.
Going full cold turkey could be quite difficult and a rather intense way to experiment with sobriety, especially if you’ve gone overboard during the holiday season. Mocktails could be a great way to help you transition into a Dry January. If you’re a college student, this might also help keep the conversation from circling back into your sobriety when you’re at a fun girls’ night. You can still participate in making cute little drinks with the girls with these four mocktails! Not to mention, they’re packed with good-for-you supplements that prioritize your health, wellness, and even sleep.
- Ting mule
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If you need a pick-me-up, the Ting Mule may just be your thing. Loaded with B vitamins to give you that energy boost, this is not your average mocktail. Moon Juice’s Ting is known to give you that metabolic boost and a nice serotonin kick. I mean, what could be better than that for a night out?
Ingredients:
- 1/2 tsp Ting ($42)
- 3 oz. ginger beer
- 6 oz. sparkling water
- Mojito mini dew
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The worst part of drinking alcohol will always be the morning after and the terrible hangover that lingers. The Mojito Mini Dew provides you with the opposite effect: Packed with electrolytes and minerals, this is a surefire way to help your brain, mood, and hormone levels. Whether you’re chilling in the sauna, crushing your workout, commuting for the day, or even if you’re having an off day, this might just be the treat you need to make a bad day a little better.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp Mini Dew ($44)
- 2 oz. water
- 1/2 tsp ginger beer
- 6 oz. sparkling water
- Wet Dream
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After a long day of work, you might want a glass of wine with your dinner as a way to ease a headache. With the Wet Dream, not only does it hydrate you, but it also helps with brain fog, revitalizing your state of being. This would be a great companion drink for when you need just enough energy to tend to your home responsibilities.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp Mini Dew
- 1 tsp Blue Lemon Magnesi-Om ($42)
- 8 oz water
- Sleepy girl Berry Magnesi-om
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Last but not least, this mocktail will have you elevate your chill game to another level. Filled with L-theanine, this flavor-fueled drink will get you promoting relaxation and boost brain health. If your 2024 resolution includes channeling your inner Zen, then this might be the drink for you!
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp Berry Magnesi-Om ($38)
- 2 oz. tart cherry juice
- 10 oz. sparkling water
Cheers, with a mocktail!