Dry January: Long Island’s Top Mocktails to Try

As the new year begins, many are embracing Dry January, a month-long commitment to cutting out alcohol and exploring refreshing alternatives. Whether you’re taking a break from booze or simply looking for a change, Long Island is home to some fantastic mocktails that are as flavorful and creative as their alcoholic counterparts, so you’re not stuck drinking a club soda with lime. We’ve rounded up some the best mocktail options on the island that prove you don’t need alcohol to enjoy a good drink. Here’s where to sip and savor this January!

Arlo Kitchen & Bar | Northport

Lychee Blush – Cherry, lychee, lemon, club soda

Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar | Huntington

Pookie’s Passion – Passion fruit purée, fresh lime juice, white cranberry

OHK Bar and Restaurant | Huntington

Garden Terrace – Seedlip Garden 108, fresh pressed honeydew, cucumber, lemon, soda

The Farm Italy | Huntington, Westbury

Phony Negroni – St. Agrestis, floral, citrus, bitters, pure cane sugar

AG Steakhouse | Westbury

Fig “New Fashioned”- Ritual N/A whiskey, fig purée, Luxardo cherries

The Northport Hotel Restaurant

Polar Punch – Cranberry Juice + Apple Cider + Maple Syrup

H2O Seafood & Sushi | Smithtown

Baby Babylon – Muddled cucumber, elderflower syrup, pineapple juice, fresh lime

MoonFish Brewery | Riverhead

Not the Gum Drop Buttons – Apple cider, chai, lemon juice, ginger beer, and a splash of Gingerbread syrup
 

Bayberry | Islip

The Free Spirit- Clean Co N/A tequila, lime juice, cinnamon spice syrup, cinnamon sugar rim

Coastal Kitchen | Bay Shore

Virgin Saturn- Passionfruit, lemon, coconut water, vanilla, nutmeg, mint

Salt & Barrel | Bay Shore

Placebo Effect- Coconut, orange, pineapple, lime, nutmeg

Sweet Jane Cocktail Bar | Bay Shore

Garden Tonic- Watermelon, cucumber, mint, lime, agave, Fever Tree tonic

The James | Babylon 

Peach Cobbler Spritz – Apple Cider, Peach Cobbler Simple, Fresh Lemon, Cinnamon Honey, Club Soda

Restaurant at Ram’s Head Inn | Shelter Island

Ginger Fizz- Lime juice, blackberry, Fever Tree ginger beer

Tap Room | Several Locations

Pepper-Mint Patty- Lyre’s Dry London N/A gin, chocolate milk, mint syrup, jalapeno-cinnamon syrup