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
