Dry January Delights: 3 Tea Mocktails for a Refreshing New Year

As January rolls in with its resolutions and renewed commitments to health and wellness, these alcohol-free tea mocktail recipes will make a welcome addition to your routine. Perfect for those participating in Dry January, these mocktails offer a delightful twist to your beverage repertoire, blending the robust, nuanced flavors of tea with the creativity of cocktail mixing – minus the alcohol. Tea makes a particularly excellent mocktail component as it helps infuse any drink with the rich, astringent and nuanced flavors often found in cocktails.

These Dry January drinks are not about abstaining from alcohol; they are a celebration of flavor, wellness and the art of mixology. Each recipe is a fusion of aromatic teas, fresh ingredients and a splash of imagination, creating drinks that are as visually stunning as they are delicious.

From the warmth of a spiced chai to the zesty freshness of ginger and citrus, these Dry January mocktails offer a diverse palette of flavors. These are perfect for cozy winter evenings or as refreshing treats to brighten a dull afternoon. Whether you are hosting a January gathering or enjoying a quiet moment to yourself, these decadent tea mocktails will add a touch of the extraordinary to your New Year.

Ginger Paloma Tea Mocktail

This winter, tuck into a mocktail that will bolster your immune system* and help you feel your best. This sparkling ginger grapefruit alcohol-free Paloma will add a bit of sunshine to any day. The citrus in this mocktail is packed with vitamin C, and the ginger tea adds an anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial kick that your immune system will thank you for. Paloma’s are a beloved grapefruit cocktail from the beaches of Mexico. You can whip up one of these Dry January drinks when you are craving a mid-winter beach vacation or when your immune system could use a little extra support.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz Biodynamic® Ginger Tea prepared according to the instructions below
• 2 tbsp honey, extra for drizzling
• 1 grapefruit
• 1 lime
• ¼ cup fine-grain salt
• 1 can grapefruit sparkling water

Recipe:

1. Steep 4 Biodynamic® Ginger Tea Bags in 12 oz of just boiled water for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags, add 2 tablespoons of honey, and cool the tea.
2. Zest half a grapefruit. Squeeze grapefruit juice and lime juice into separate bowls.
3. Thoroughly mix grapefruit zest with fine-grain salt. Spread on a small plate.
4. Drizzle a tablespoon of honey on a separate small plate. Roll the rim of your mocktail glass on the honey plate, then roll the rim in the grapefruit zest and salt.
5. Add ice to your mocktail glass. Pour in 3 oz of chilled ginger tea, 1 oz of grapefruit juice and 1 oz of lime juice. Top with grapefruit sparkling water
6. Savor your beachy immune-boosting* cocktail Sip by Sip.

Hibiscus Cosmopolitan Tea Mocktail

Here is a Dry January mocktail that proves alcohol-free does not have to mean boring. Dive into the vibrant world of flavor with the Hibiscus Cosmopolitan Tea Mocktail. This tantalizing fusion marries the floral zing of hibiscus tea with the sweet, citrusy allure of fresh lime and cranberry, creating a drink that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for an elegant soiree or for binge-watching your favorite series on the couch, this Hibiscus Cosmopolitan Tea Mocktail promises a guilt-free indulgence that's sure to delight your senses and elevate your mocktail experience.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz of Hibiscus Sangria Iced Tea prepared according to the directions below
• Ice
• 1 oz cranberry juice
• 2 oz orange juice
• 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
• Optional: sugar or honey to taste
• Garnish options: lime slice, cranberries on a cocktail stick or edible flowers

Recipe:

1. Steep a quart of Hibiscus Sangria Iced Tea according to the package instructions. If you prefer a sweeter cocktail, mix sugar or honey into the tea. Then cool the iced tea completely in the fridge.
2. Chill a martini glass in the freezer.
3. Juice your lime. Optional: reserve one lime slice for garnish.
4. Add ice, 3 oz of hibiscus iced tea, 1 oz cranberry juice, 2 oz orange juice, 1 oz lime juice to a cocktail shaker or mason jar. Shake thoroughly.
5. Strain into your chilled martini glass. Get creative with your garnishes. We suggest edible flowers, a lime slice or a cocktail stick of cranberries.
6. Savor your elegant Hibiscus Cosmopolitan tea mocktail sip by sip.

Chai White Russian Tea Mocktail

Our Chai White Russian Tea Mocktail is a delightful twist on a classic. Perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or a cozy evening by the fire, this mocktail blends the warming spices of chai tea with the creamy richness of a White Russian, all without the alcohol. Whether you're looking for a novel drink to impress guests or a comforting treat for yourself, this mocktail offers a unique and sophisticated flavor profile that's sure to delight.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz of strong coffee or espresso
• 2 tbsp of Tablespoon Chai® Concentrate
• Ice
• 3 oz of heavy cream or plant milk alternative
• Dash of vanilla extract
• 1 cinnamon stick

Recipe:

1. Place a rocks glass in the freezer to chill.
2. Brew coffee or espresso, add two tablespoons of chai concentrate and stir. Cool the coffee mixture completely in the refrigerator.
3. Remove the glass from the freezer, add a few ice cubes and 2 oz cold coffee.
4. In a cocktail shaker or a mason jar, shake heavy cream with a dash of vanilla.
5. Slowly pour the heavy cream into the glass, observing the swirls, ripples and layers the cream and coffee create where they combine.
6. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy Sip by Sip.

Looking for more tea mocktail ideas for Dry January? Peruse these articles next: Must-Try Tea Mocktails for Summer, Witches’ Brew – Matcha Mocktail and 5 Refreshing Tea Mocktails for Summer.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.