Dry January Mocktails in Chicago: Where to Find the City’s Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Grill on 21
For those craving classic cocktail flavors without the proof, Grill on 21 delivers. The Phony Negroni offers a refined zero-proof take, while the Chicago Storm, Lyre’s Espresso Martini, and Lyre’s Cosmopolitan bring depth and complexity.
Kitchen + Kocktails
Kitchen + Kocktails brings bold, playful energy to Dry January with a lineup of non-alcoholic Kocktails that still feel indulgent. Highlights include the Blackberry Margarita, Handcrafted Premium Lemonade, and Premium Strawberry Lemonade, along with elevated sips like Rum Punch Plus+, The Gold Fashioned, Candy Cloud, and Black Magic, proving zero-proof can still be fun and flavorful.
Offshore
Offshore’s Dry January lineup includes playful options like a Floral THC Mocktail (21+), along with a Margarita Mocktail, Apple Cider Sparkler, and Lavender Sparkling Lemonade.
Bandol Brasserie
Bandol’s mocktails are light, refreshing, and elegant. The Clean & Crisp blends elderflower tonic and coconut water, while Cheers to You balances grapefruit soda and fresh lemon. The Watermelon Mule adds a seasonal twist with mint and fresh juice.
Replay Lincoln Park
Replay rounds things out with creative canned options such as Avec flavors and Special Effects by Weed in a Can, featuring floral strawberry mango and pineapple mint seltzers.
La Bella Trattoria
La Bella keeps things cozy with options like the Yule Mule, made with ginger ale, apple cider, and cranberry. Guests can also choose from a range of Fever-Tree sparkling mixers, including Lime & Yuzu, Blood Orange Ginger Beer, Sparkling Grapefruit, and Sparkling Cucumber.
Carnivale
Carnivale leans into bold, global flavors with a robust non-alcoholic lineup. Highlights include the No-Jito with house-made limonada and mint, the citrus-forward Relax 108 made with Seedlip Garden, and the Mock-A-Rita featuring zero-proof tequila. Guests can also opt for Papelón con Limón, Corona Cero, or Opia Non-Alcoholic Sparkling.
Roanoke
Roanoke’s non-alcoholic options feel fresh and approachable. Standouts include the herbaceous Farmer’s Daughter, Lemon Ginger Kombucha from Forage in Wisconsin, and The Here Now, a bright blend of grapefruit, pineapple, and lime.
The 101 Bar & Grill
Guests can sip on Wolffer Estate Petite Rosé (Non-Alcoholic) or enjoy house mocktails like Peachy Keen and Golden Hour, both layered with fruit, herbs, and citrus.
Dry January in Chicago proves one thing: skipping alcohol doesn’t mean skipping flavor.
