5 Functional, NonAlc Cocktails to Ensure an Easy Dry January

Dry January is a great time to reset and become more mindful with your drinking habits. If you are going alcohol-free this month, consider trying a new recipe or two to keep things interesting and stay energized to reach your goals.

Below are the top five tried and true concoctions designed to replicate the calming and uplifting feeling you enjoy in a cocktail, without any of the negative effects.

With Aplós Arise for moments of revelry and Aplós Calme for moments of unwind – there’s something for every occasion.

Dancing Shoes

• Aplós Arise, 2 oz.
• Agave nectar, 1 tbs.
• Lime juice, 1 oz.
• Splash of orange flower water

To be enjoyed while swinging, dancing and collapsing in laughter with a few good friends.

Aplós and Chili Honey

• Aplós Calme, 1 ½ oz.
• Lemon juice, 1 oz.
• Chili honey syrup, ½ oz.

To make the chili honey syrup, take 1 ½ cups of honey and 1 cup of water. Add ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper. In a blender, mix together until evenly distributed. Bottle and store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

A sweet yet warming blend for relaxing on a chilly winter’s night.

The Conversation Starter

• Aplós Arise, 1 ¾ oz.
• Hibiscus tea, 1 oz. (steeped)
• Lime juice, ½ oz.
• Honey syrup, ½ oz. (1:1 honey to water)

Begin in the kitchen, where most good conversations take place. Add ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake and strain. Accompany with friends and a lively chat.

Night Garden

• Aplós Calme, 1 ½ oz.
• Lemon juice, ¾ oz.
• Chamomile honey syrup, ½ oz.

To make chamomile honey syrup, dissolve ½ cup honey with ½ cup hot water and stir gently. Add fresh chamomile or two chamomile tea bags. Infuse a few hours or overnight.

It seems the absence of light is just what our senses need to gain consciousness again. Sip slowly, sleep well.

The Slow Glow Punch (Serves 4)

• Aplós Arise, 8 oz.
• Sparkling apple cider, ½ cup
• Pomegranate juice, ½ cup
• Blood orange or orange juice, ¼ cup
• Sparkling water, ¼ cup
• Cinnamon stick
• Apple slices

An uplifting punch best enjoyed among friends by the warm glow of firelight.