7 nonalcoholic drink recipes for Dry January

(Rey Lopez for The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post)

January has long been associated with a fresh start and a time to adopt new practices, but in recent years it’s been an especially popular period to reflect on drinking habits. For many, this has been spurred by the growing trend of participating in Dry January, a month-long commitment to abstain from booze. But just because you aren’t drinking alcohol doesn’t mean you can’t sip on something fun. There are now more alcohol-free spirits than ever, and mocktail options at bars and restaurants just keep getting better.

Whether you’re participating in Dry January after an especially festive holiday season, trying to reassess your relationship with alcohol or beginning a longer journey to cut down on drinking, we have some great zero-proof cocktails that you can try at home.

Check out recommended nonalcoholic spirits from Post contributor Allison Robicelli, including gins, rums, whiskeys, tequilas and bitters to power the drinks featured below. For even more zero-proof drink recipes, head to our Recipes site.

Ginger Pineapple Drink

Above. This sweet, gingery drink comes from beverage maker Sammy Holness, a native of Kingston, Jamaica. He “learned to make this drink from his mother, who picked the pineapples from the family garden.” Get the recipe.

No-Booze Penicillin

The penicillin is a classic cocktail, and this nonalcoholic version smartly swaps in lapsang souchong tea for whiskey to mimic the smoky flavors of the original. Get the recipe.

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