{"id":8913,"date":"2021-12-30T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2021-12-30T09:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=8913"},"modified":"2022-01-05T18:25:02","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T18:25:02","slug":"easy-mocktail-recipes-for-dry-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/easy-mocktail-recipes-for-dry-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter mocktail recipes you can make at home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it – plenty of us wake up on January 1st with one hell of a hangover. With the\u00a0Christmas<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0New Year<\/a>\u00a0bash out the way for another year, we can all be forgiven for looking at the splashes of champagne potentially decorating the wall and floor and wondering why we ever took up drinking in the first place. Maybe all this drinking at the end of the year is why so many people partake in dry January, going sober for a month as a way to cleanse the system of those ill-advised tequila shots. But just because you\u2019re not drinking alcohol for a month, doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t enjoy some luxurious winter mocktail recipes before spring.<\/p>\n

We’ve created some fab\u00a0Christmas cocktail ideas<\/a>, but if you’re going dry in January than we\u2019ve got five fantastic mocktail ideas for you and your friends to try out – so you can still have a drink at those winter parties, just without the side effects. And if you want to support a friend who\u2019s partaking in Dry January, you can still get them a nice bottle of something special, with our\u00a0alcohol-free spirit and a card<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is dry January?<\/h2>\n

Dry January<\/a>\u00a0is a one-month alcohol-free challenge that people have been participating in since 2013. Founded by Alcohol Change UK, they\u2019ve helped thousands of people, both formally and informally, to take a break from alcohol, resetting their relationship with the \u2018demon\u2019 drink for the coming year.<\/p>\n

A month\u2019s break is the ideal way to give your body a much-needed break and can even help you develop a healthier drinking routine. And even if you\u2019re not a big drinker, sometimes it\u2019s nice to hang out with friends and do activities that don\u2019t involve alcohol.<\/p>\n

The benefits of dry January<\/h3>\n

It might seem an intimidating prospect to quit drinking for a month, but the benefits of dry January are numerous and far-reaching.<\/p>\n

For starters, you\u2019ll probably notice your skin becoming brighter and fuller. Alcohol can do a number on our systems and a clean break gives our bodies a chance to clear everything out.<\/p>\n

Over 65% of people who\u2019ve participated in dry January have reported generally improved health overall, with 70% of people finding they\u2019re sleeping better. Many others reported that they felt less anxious as the month went on.<\/p>\n

In fact, research has shown that going just one month without drinking can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of diabetes, decrease bad cholesterol, and even reduce the risk of cancer!<\/p>\n

But on top of feeling healthier, the other great benefit of dry January is how much money you can save. A full 86% of people said that dry January has helped them save even a little bit of money, money that can go towards other healthier things to keep your New Year\u2019s resolutions on track.<\/p>\n

How to do dry January<\/h3>\n

Obviously, if you appreciate a wee tipple with dinner, not drinking for a full month might seem an insurmountable hurdle. But with the right help and support, anyone can achieve it.<\/p>\n

Start by making a realistic goal. If you\u2019ve never done dry January and aren\u2019t sure you can go a full month, then there\u2019s no harm in trying dry January for two weeks instead. You should also let others know that you\u2019re giving dry January a try, giving yourself a base of support and a hype-man to help you through those tough days.<\/p>\n

Finding a healthy alternative to alcohol is also a really good idea. Say an alternative like the five alcohol-free mocktails we\u2019ve prepared for you to try?<\/p>\n

Without further ado, let\u2019s get you mixing some easy mocktail recipes!<\/p>\n

1. Baby Bellini<\/h2>\n

A baby Bellini is the ideal starting healthy mocktail recipe and a classic take on the traditional peach and champagne cocktail. Elegant with a near-exact match for flavour, as mocktail ideas go, a baby Bellini is a must-try.<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/p>\n