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10 Raleigh spots to indulge in Dry January

Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself or are zero-proof curious, these places provide drinks that still enables fun during Dry January.

RALtoday Umbrella Dry Bar

Cheers to zero-proof fun.

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It’s officially 2025, and with a new year comes new goals. Maybe you’ve committed to getting active or are focused on healthy eating + drinking. Dry January is a great way to support those goals, and Raleigh has plenty of crafty spots that offer mocktails and good vibes.

Plus, if you’re zero-proof curious but still want the ritual of cocktails, Raleigh has plenty of crafty spots to indulge in.

RALtoday Sitti mocktail

Sitti’s Panoma mocktail is a masterful blend of seedlip spice, grapefruit, lime, simple syrup, hibiscus, and soda water.

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Dram & Draught | Cocktail bar
Enjoy the modern atmosphere of this upscale cocktail and whiskey bar while sipping a Candy Crush mocktail made of verjus, bubblegum stock, strawberry, lemon, and aquafaba.

Irregardless Cafe | Restaurant
Visit this neighborhood favorite and try either of its crafted spirit-free cocktails, like the All Tea No Shade, the Love Tonic, a blend of hibiscus, mint, orange zest + agave, or a CBD drink.

Killjoy | Cocktail bar
Indulge in a trio of mocktails consisting of the Moquiri, Spiced Cran Dreamsicle, or the Old and Grey. Pro tip: Try the Moquiri with a splash of club soda.

The Merchant | Speakeasy
This low-key spot boasts a variety of zero-proof bevs, and the Herbaceous Haze Hibiscus with lemon + aloe water and the Off the Wagon sound like a good time.

The Parlor at Heights House | Bar
Enjoy a nonalcoholic approach to flavorful drinks like a mocktail made of house made ginger beer accentuated with rosemary.

RALtoday Irregardless Cafe mocktails

Irregardless offers an array of zero-proof bevs.

Photo courtesy of Irregardless Cafe

Sitti | Lebanese restaurant
Get your spirit-free drink on with the Caraboo, featuring a mixture of Seedlip Notas De Agave, orgeat, lemon + cranberry or Sitti’s signature Panoma.

Umbrella Dry Bar | Pop-up zero-proof bar
Catch this pop-up at one of its events and try a few gems like the Sage Advice mocktail, a blend of Roots Divino Bianco, roasted peach, sage, lemon, and aquafaba.

Watts & Ward | Speakeasy
Have a good time with the Faux-smopolitan or Mr. Howard featuring Seedlip 94, grapefruit + star anise. Pro tip: Substitute any house spirit for Seedlip.

The Willard | Rooftop bar and lounge
Reminisce about summer weather + enjoy tropical vibes in a glass with The Willard’s pineapple ginger mule.

Wye Hill | Restuarant
Taste seasonal flavors with the Out of the Woods mocktail with a blend of spiced brown sugar hibiscus syrup + orange juice.

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