Mocktails That Don't Disappoint!

5 Years ago, I "Attempted" my first "dryuary - or dry January. I was not successful in making all 30 days - but, I reframed my definition of "success" and came out a winner.

I explain more in the video and give you some great ideas for enjoying a tasty, alcohol free January and "re-routing your relationship with alcohol!

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Dryuary is a concept that is tracked back to the UK in 2011 by John Ore and his wife It began a true ongoing campaign for change in 2012. It's still going strong.

Here are a few noted benefits of Dryuary, or Dry January, which is simply taking a break from alcohol for a month or more:

• Improved health 
• Weight loss 

• Reduced cancer-related growth factors

I have personally benefited from completely changing my approach to and intentions around alcohol and drinking. Most specifically mindless drinking, which I engaged in a lot!

Here are some Mocktail recipes to make your Dryuary most enjoyable, healthy and satiating.

My Favorite - 

Coconut Bergamot Shot W/ Grapefruit or Orange

10 fresh mint leaves, muddled, 1 stem for garnish

2 TBSP Fresh Lime Juice

1/5 tsp honey

1 Erbology Organic Bergamot Shot 

6 oz Organic Coconut Water

2 oz Water or Soda Water

Slice of lime

Optional - Squeeze Grapefruit or Orange , 2 oz

Muddle mint, mix all together and enjoy!

Expresso Martini

• Brew 2 oz freshly brewed espresso or very strong coffee
• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add espresso, coconut Cream or heavy whipping cream, and simple syrup. or Stevia
• Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
• Strain into a martini glass and dust with cocoa powder. 

Bloody Mary's and Maria's

•  6 ounces tomato paste
•  3½ cups water
•  2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
•  1 Tbsp chopped garlic, about 2 cloves, or 1 tsp garlic powder
•  1 Tbsp hot sauce, such as Tabasco or Cholula, or to taste
•  1½ tsp celery salt
•  1½ tsp onion powder
•  1 tsp lemon juice
•  ½ tsp horseradish, or to taste
•  ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
•  ⅓ tsp salt

Combine all Bloody Mary Mix ingredients in a blender and blend for about 30 seconds. 

Bloody Mary Drink Ingredients

•  1 Tbsp celery salt, for the rim of the glass
•  8 oz Bloody Mary Mix
•  2 oz non alcoholic vodka or tequila, or to taste
•  Garnishes

Enjoy as is or add in some Alcohol Free Vodka or Tequila (or gin) from your favorite store.

Lemonade

 A fave “mocktail!” Fresh lemonade!

1 part (1/4 cup) fresh squeezed lemon juice

4 parts(1 cup) water

10-20 drops liquid stevia ( to taste)

Shake in a martini shaker for impact and enjoy!

Calories - zero   Pleasure - 100%   Enjoy!

Other Options:

Ginger Beer

Juniper Fly "Gin and Tonic"

Spindrift and Lime 

O'Doul's or Other Non Alcoholic Beers

Flavored Seltzers and Waters of your choice!

What are your favorites for enjoying an alcohol free experience?

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