For Chicagoans looking to sip fun libations without the morning after headache, Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar in Andersonville offers a variety of seasonal mocktails along with an NA Wine List. Ranging from $10/glass to $45/bottle, NA wine offerings include Domaine Montrose Sparkling Rosé, Shanie Verdejo, New Blood Red Blend and One of One Sparkling White Wine. Hand-crafted mocktails include But I’m a Cheerleader (pomegranate, lemon, chai, ginger beer, $8), Yuzual Suspects (non-alcoholic gin, Yuzu, lemon, hibiscus, egg white, $10), Pulp Fiction (non-alcoholic orange liqueur, pomegranate, non-alcoholic sparkling wine, $10) and a Floral THC Seltzer (rotating flavor, $12).
Tala House
Tala House’s lineup of mocktails include the Paraíso, made with fresh guava, lime juice, hibiscus, and Topo Chico, or the Pomegranate Paloma, comprised of pomegranate, grapefruit juice, and a splash of lime.
Avondale
Central Park Bar
For Chicagoans with “Dry January” resolutions this winter, Central Park Bar in Avondale has several mocktail options for $13 each, including the Nutty Professor with Spiritless Kentucky 74, Giffard Orgeat, lemon juice and the Midnight Punch with Seedlip Notas de Agave non-alcoholic spirit, pineapple juice, lime, and lemon. Other non-alcoholic options at Central Park Bar include the St. Agrestis Phony Negroni ($12), a Boiler Faker Combo with Visitor NA Lager and Spiritless Kentucky 74 ($9.50), Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher ($6.50), Marz Citrus Party CBD Elixir ($8) and more.
Beverly
Nicky's of Beverly
This January Nicky’s is offering the following mocktails:
Rosemary Fig Fizz: Lemonade infused with blueberry, fig, and rosemary with a Meyer Lemon shrub and topped soda water
Candy Cane Julep: Lemonade infused with peppermint, chocolate mint shrub, cranberry juice, and 7-up
The Ginger Sage Refresher features a refreshing balance of lemon and lime, complemented by the herbal sweetness of honey sage simple syrup, all topped off with a fizzy pour of ginger beer.
Toro Chicago
Toro Chicago by Chef Richard Sandoval has developed a special limited-time spirit free menu. The menu will be available throughout all of January:
Clarita — almave blanco non-alcoholic blue agave spirit, coconut cream, yuzu, aquafaba and togarashi
Juniper & Tonic — Seedlip spice, juniper, cucumber and orange
Summertime — Seedlip spice, green tea, lychee and strawberry
Non-alcoholic beverage options include the Shhhinnamon Spritz, an Apple Pie-inspired creation with Seedlip Spice 94, “Apple Pie” syrup, lime, and Dr. Lo N/A Sparkling Riesling. As well as the Bramble Lemonade, made with black and red raspberries, blueberries, clove, anise, Seedlip Spice 94, Seedlip Grove 42, lime, and Fever Tree Sicilian sparkling lemonade.
Cindy's Rooftop
$1 from every beverage sold will go to CORE, a humanitarian organization that brings immediate relief and recovery to underserved communities across the globe.
Boulevardi-nay - lyre's italian spritz & american malt, lucano zero, demerara, lemon spice
Miss American Pie - ritual tequila, seedlip spice, apple pie, lemon, ginger
Taken by the Wind - almave blanco, chamomile lavender orange, lime, elderflower tonic
Free Spirit Spritz - lyre's italian spritz,alcohol-removed prosecco, soda
NA/ Bottles & Cans
Mionetto "Alcohol Removed" Sparkling Prosecco
Upside Dawn Athletic Brewing Co. Non-Alcoholic
Lagunitas Hoppy Water
Kindling
Try the Livener, a blend of Free Spirits Livener, orange juice, and United Sodas of America strawberry basil soda, or opt for the Socializer, made with Free Spirits Social, pineapple gomme syrup, and ginger beer.
Mercat a la Planxa
The Passion Play features passion fruit shrub and honey syrup made with honey from The Blackstone Buzz, the rooftop bee program at The Blackstone Hotel. The Tamarindo Seco combines tamarind syrup, mango purée, lime juice, and a Tajín half rim for a tropical kick, while the Blue Lagoon offers a creamy blend of coconut cream, Madagascar vanilla, and butterfly pea pod tisane.
Boleo
Sip on the Horsin’ Around featuring Kentucky 74 N/A Bourbon, serrano pepper syrup, lemon, and ginger beer, or try the Phony Negroni series offering variations like Original, Mezcal, and Espresso Negronis.
Gold Coast
LAUREL
LAUREL, located at The Talbott Hotel offers two spiritless cocktails:
Juniper Lane: Juniper Berry Syrup, Lime, Club
Yuzu Fizz: Mandarin Boba, Yuzu Fizz Club
Marisol at the MCA
Marisol at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago offers a line-up of spirit-free drinks for Happy Hour during Dry January.Only on the menu for Happy Hour during the month of January,these drinks are pulled from Marisol’s main menu and include El Cielo, which features lavender, ginger, lime, and tonic, and The Kiss, containing Seedlip Spice 94, rose mallow, and lemon. Order drinks with Happy Hour snacks, which include Castelvetrano olives, apricot lardo toast, Marisol’s sunflower hummus, and more. Happy Hour at Marisol is 4 to 6 pm every Tuesday through Friday at the bar only.
Tzuco
Enjoy the Daydream featuring cucumber water, lime juice, chia seeds, and aloe vera juice, or the On Thyme made with Seedlip Garden, thyme, strawberry, lemon, and soda, or indulge in Aguas including the Agua de Horchatamade with rice, cinnamon, evaporated milk, and sugar or the Agua de Jamaicafeaturing dried roselle hibiscus flowers.
Mile High Cocktail Club
Mile High offers a sampling of tea-based spirit-free cocktails. This year, the lounge welcomes a special collaboration with Handshake Speakeasy, recently crowned the #1 bar in the World on the World’s 50 Best Bars list. Reservations are required and can be made on Tock.
Chapel Street Café
Alongside Australian cocktails, Beverage Manager Bryson Ryan has created spirit-free offerings like the Fruit Tingle made with Lyres Vodka, Blueberry Puree, Red Raspberry Puree, and Sprite.
360 Chicago
Each mocktail is inspired by a Chicago neighborhood, including "Rainbow Beach" inspired by South Shore with mango, strawberry, lemonade and club soda; The "Taylor Street" inspired by Little Italy with Cream de Coco, pineapple, lime juice and cherries; and "Midway" inspired by Garfield Ridge with passionfruit syrup, lemon juice, NA Ginger Beer, and a dehydrated garnish.
The Aperitif & Soda Mocktail at LondonHouse Chicago courtesy of Amy Ulivieri
Lakeview
Mordecai
Enjoy options like the Matineefeaturing spirit-free amaro, distilled garden herbs, and strawberry, the Half Cent Bird featuring freshly pulled Sparrow espresso, cascara, honey, tonic, and egg white, and Stanley's Gobletfeaturing Noroi "gin," Seedlip spice, lime, pineapple, and salted mint.
Cesar's Killer Margaritas
Even Cesar's Killer Margaritas offers guests a few mocktail options. Try the Dragon Fruit Mock-Tail, with pineapple juice and freeze-dried dragon fruit, the Pineapple Foozie Mock-Tail, comprised of pineapple juice, cherry juice, topped off with a splash of Sprite, or the Berry Spritz Mock-Tail, with blueberry, freshly squeezed lime, Sprite, and a splash of grenadine.
Lincoln Park
Galit
Galit offers handcrafted Gazoz—fizzy, fruity, and herby sodas. Guests can choose from the tangy sweetness of pomegranate or the aromatic zest of Sekanjabin, a Persian-inspired syrup made with vinegar and mint.
Ceiba
Following Ceiba’s list of craft cocktails, you’ll find two mocktails – The Recovery, created with ginger, carrot, turmeric, lime, and Topo Chico, and The Cure, with coconut water, guava, lemon, apple, spirulina, and Topo Chico.
Lincoln Square
The Getaway
Just in time for “Dry January”, The Getaway in Lincoln Square is featuring several hangover free zero-proof options on special during happy hour. Happy Hour is Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and includes refreshing booze free options like $8 non-alcoholic cocktails and $5 non-alcoholic bottles and cans. Mocktail options include a Phony Mezcal Negroni, Amaro Falso, Amalfi Spritz (non-alcholic Aperol Spritz), and Dark & Spicy (non-alcholic Dark and Stormy). Non-alcoholic can and bottle selections include Athletic Upside Dawn, Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher, Go Brewing New School Sour, Toke THC Seltzer, and Partake Oktoberfest. Patrons can pair their drinks with a Cheese Board by Chicago specialty cheese shop Beautiful Rind ($14) which will include an assortment of three cheeses, seasonal jam, cornichon pickles, and pumpkin spice pumpkin seeds.
Logan Square
Daisies
The Daisies team offers an extensive non-alcoholic menu available all year with offerings such as housemade sodas, kombuchas, shrubs, and mocktail creations, like their Mushroom Sour. This sweet and savory sour-style drink is made with housemade mushroom syrup, which is created from lacto-fermented portobello mushroom stems, and the tops of those mushrooms are used in their Pappardelle pasta with mushroom ragu.
Magnificent Mile
Casa Chi by Chef Richard Sandoval
Casa Chi by Chef Richard Sandoval is celebrating Dry January with a selection of non-alcoholic drinks. Drawing inspiration from the fusion of Japanese and Latin American flavors, Casa Chi has crafted alcohol-free cocktails like the Almos Healthy, featuring Almave Blanco, hibiscus, ginger beer, and rosemary, and the Clarita, a mix of Almave Blanco, coconut cream, yuzu, aquafaba, togarashi, dry blood orange, and aromatic smoke bubbles.
Michael Jordan's Steak House
This January, the restaurant is featuring a Dry January menu with non-alcoholic cocktails, including the Little Purple Corvette with butterfly pea flower tea, lychee, lime, and sprite, and the Hibiscus Margarita made with hibiscus tea, lime, agave, cinnamon, and rosemary. For a coffee-forward option, the Airspresso Martini combines fever tree coffee, espresso, and sugar-free vanilla.
Old Town
LG's Bar & Kitchen
Guests can try the Pom W/O The Punch, a blend of Seedlip Spice non-alcoholic spirits, pomegranate juice, and Fever-Tree sparkling grapefruit soda. Another option is the Orange You Glad To See Me, featuring Seedlip Citrus, blood orange juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Prosecco.
Photo courtesy of Ryan Gorey for Daisies
River North
I|O Godfrey
The rooftop lounge has two mocktails as part of its beverage selection:
Mint To Be: Choice of Peach, Strawberry, Raspberry Açaí, Lavender Or Cucumber, Muddled Mint, Fresh Lime, Lemon & Topo Chico
Peach Out: Blueberry, Yucca Peach Tea, Muddled Agave, Rosemary, Club Soda & Chia Seeds
Dearly Beloved
Clearly Cultured: Seedlip Grove, probiotic yogurt clarification, lime, mallorca melon, hibiscus, ginger, rose water
Oaxacan Cold Fashioned: bacon-washed Seedlip Notas de Agave, Lapsang Souchong, Chocolate Puerh, ancho chili agave nectar, orange zest
Life of the Party: tangerine apricot oleo saccharum, scorched fennel, Oddbird Blanc de Blancs non-alcoholic
Soda Pop: orgeat, oat milk, coconut soda, orange flower water, rose water, hint of lime
Charlie Martin's
Charlie Martin's offers two mocktails, now through March.
Marlin Lane, Ginger, honey, lemon, mint, and chamomile
Rosemary Spritz: Rosemary, yuzo, lemon, and club soda
Hawksmoor
Non-alcoholic menu include:
Green Juice: This verdant, alcohol-free drink takes the savory route by combining Seedlip Spice with bell pepper, basil, and cucumber. Lemon and yuzu are added for notes of citrus.
Sour Cherry America(no): As the name suggests, the Sour Cherry America(no) brings the look and feel of a classic Americano — minus the booze. Seedlip Spice, a non-alcoholic spirit featuring an aromatic blend of allspice and cardamom, serves as the base and is combined with a tart cherry shrub and topped with soda, creating a bittersweet and bubbly zero-proof cocktail.
Steady Pete’s Ginger Brew: Made with Seedlip Spice instead of whiskey, lemon, and ginger, this tangy combination is topped with Athletic Brewing’s Run Wild, a non-alcoholic IPA, creating a frothy beverage with a hint of spice.
Grape Escape: A grape cordial that’s balanced out by the tanginess of verjus, while Seedlip Spice adds depth with its blend of warm spice. Earl Grey tea rounds of the drink with subtle herbal notes, creating a full-bodied zero proof drink.
Sifr
Sifr is offering two spirit-free beverages with their #2 Itnan, a blend of a tangy homemade mango shrub with apple cider as its base, elderflower and bergamot. And their #3 Talata combining basil, cucumber juice, and melon.
Olio e Piu
At Olio e Piu, try the below mocktails during Dry January:
Pinamenta - Pineapple, Mint, Lemon, Lavender, Club Soda
Passegiatta di Mela - Green Apple, Ginger Beer, Lime, Seedlip Allspice-Cardamom
La Grande Boucherie
The French Steakhouse restaurant in River North offers the following spirit-free beverages:
PJ Breeze - Pineapple, Lemon, Lavender, Mint
Chemin de la Pomme - Green Apple, Seedlip Allspice-Cardamom, Ginger Beer, Lime
Upstairs at The Gwen
Hot Honey Paloma - seedlip grove, spicy honey, grapefruit juice, grapefruit soda
Cracker Jack - butter-washed lyre's amaretti, popcorn demarera, molasses bitters
Liar Lyre - lyre's italian orange, soda, lyre's amalfi spritz
False Spring - seedlip spice, lemon, three cents aegean tonic, cucumber-mint soda
Tanta
Enjoy the Chicha Morada made with purple corn, pineapple, cinnamon, and clove, Huascaran featuring habanero, ginger, passionfruit, honey, hibiscus, and lime juice, and Coropunawith Rooibos, vanilla, pear, and dehydrated lime wheel.
UMMO
Try the bright, fruity, and refreshing Saturnfeaturing Seedlip Grove, passionfruit, lime, and soda or the dynamic Nover Clubwith dried raspberries, citrus, nutmeg, Seedlip Spice, raspberry, lemon, and egg white foam. For a twist on a classic cocktail, the Ginger Collins tastes like roasted peaches and baking spices!
Coco Pazzo
Drinks are made with fresh juices and Ritual Alternatives and include an Italian 75, Bellini, Spritz, Margarita, Mojito, Old Fashioned, and a Sangria.
The Smith
Raise a glass at dinner with these mocktails: THE GETAWAY (guava, black tea, yuzu, rose water, elderflower tonic and CITY BIRD (pineapple pomegranate, hibiscus, NA aperitif, lime).
Gus' Sip and Dip
The beverage menu, created by Kevin Beary, offers cocktails at an approachable price, paired with Chef Bob Broskey's tavern dishes. Classic cocktails like the Cosmo, Breakfast Martini, Hawaii Style Mai Tai, and Midnight Stinger can all be made spirit-free.
Pigtail by José Andrés
Cocktails include the Squaring the Circle made with a spiritless kentucky 74, spiritless amaretti, maple syrup, addition cumin tincture.
West Loop and Fulton Market
LYRA
Inspired by the natural Greek lifestyle, LYRA offers these beverages to complement its fare:
Halara: Amass Zero Proof, Pomegranate, Lemon, Mint And Tonic
Cypress: Amass Zero Proof, Pineapple, Lime And Ginger
Fioretta
Fioretta offers guests alcohol-free alternatives this January:
At Gaijin Chicago the bar program includes a variety of non-alcoholic and alcohol-removed options by Beverage Director Stella Miller. Options include:
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails:
Haru (Spring): Lyre’s Dry London Spirit, cherry blossom, lemon, soda
Natsu (Summer): matcha, lemon, strawberry, soda
Aki (Fall): Lyre’s White Cane Spirit, hojicha, persimmon, honey
Fuyu (Winter): amazake, yuzu, coconut, sesame
Alcohol-Removed Selections:
Dr. Lo Alcohol-Removed Riesling: Mosel, Germany
Go Brewing Suspended in a Sunbeam Non-Alcoholic Pilsner: <0.5% ABV
El Che
At El Che, guests can select La Plata, a mix of Ritual N/A Whiskey, lemon, honey syrup, and ginger beer, or the N/A Paloma, a blend of Ritual N/A Tequila, pink peppercorn syrup, lime, and grapefruit soda.
Proxi
Proxi offers options such as the MARZ Cherry, Lime, Basil with CBD elixir and shrub soda, the MARZ Juniper Fizz featuring CBD elixir and botanical seltzer, and the Python Boot, a blend of papaya, ginger, cilantro stem, and salt.
West Town
Brasero
For Dry January, Brasero offers the Palomate De Agustina, a mix of spirit-free tequila, grapefruit, lime, agave nectar, and yerba mate soda. The Limonada Suiça, a creamy twist on lemonade made with whole lime, sugar, and sweetened condensed milk.
The Peach Out Mocktail at I|O Godfrey courtesy of Amy Ulivieri
Wicker Park/Bucktown
The Violet Hour
The Violet Hour has non-alcoholic selections which include The Check Engine Light, a zero-proof cocktail that balances rich coconut cream with bright, freshly squeezed orange juice. Equal parts Ritual N/A Aperitif and Lyre’s Rosso, a non-alcoholic sweet vermouth, add layers of complex herbal notes that round out the sweetness. Dry shaken and strained over a large ice cube in a double Old Fashioned glass, this bright sipper is garnished with mint.
Manchamanteles
Manchamanteles in Bucktown mixes up a wide variety of non-alcoholic drinks including tropical options like piña coladas and strawberry daiquiris. The variety of agua fresca flavors also provide an alternative to traditional dinner and brunch cocktails.
Photo courtesy of One Off Hospitality for The Violet Hour
Multiple Locations
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, with locations in West Loop and River North, offers 3 zero-proof options:
Additionally, the Naperville & Oak Brook locations will serve another mocktail as part of their quarterly Chef Selects menu (avail Jan 1 - March 31):
Cucumber Cure: Ritual Gin Alternative, Cucumber, Mint, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Ginger Beer, Soda Water
Big Star
Big Star offers the Cucumber Pineapple Cooler; crafted with a blend of cucumber syrup, fresh lime and pineapple juice before being topped with hop water.
City Works Eatery & Pour House
City Works Eatery & Pour House in Vernon Hills & Schaumburg offers a zero-proof line-up including:
Limited time Cucumber Cure – Ritual Gin Alternative, mint, simple syrup, lime juice, ginger beer, soda water Mellow Mule – Cucumber, honey syrup, mango syrup, lime juice, ginger beer
Strawberry Soothe – Strawberries, lime juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, splash of lemon lime soda
Peaceful Paloma – Lime juice, grapefruit juice, honey syrup, soda water, salt rim
DineAmic Hospitality
Le Serre, Bar La Rue, Fioretta, LYRA, Siena Tavern, Barrio, Bandit, VIOLI, and more are participating in Dry January with options like:
Pseudo Hugo - giffard elderflower non-alcoholic, peach purée, lime, mint
At the Lakeview location, their Apple Karma, a blend of apple cider, lemon, chamomile, anise, and lavender, or try the tangy Cranberry Mule made with fresh cranberries, citrus, and ginger beer. Over at Ravenswood, explore a variety of non-alcoholic options, including Odd Bird’s N/A Riesling and Rosé, alongside warming Hot Apple Cider or crisp Go Brewing IPA and Pilsners.
The Zero Proof Spiced Mule courtesy of Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Suburbs
Mino's Italian
Mino’s Italian, an Italian restaurant and bar in Winnetka, features a curated list of mocktails—available now through March.
Menta Fresco: Mint, lemon, and ginger beer
11 Frutti Di Bosco: Raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, lemon, and soda
Sayulita
For nonalcoholic options, guests can choose mocktails in mango, strawberry, or hibiscus flavors. Each mocktail is made with fresh lemonade, a choice of puree, agave syrup, Chile Ancho syrup, and a Tajín rim.
The Graceful Ordinary
At St. Charles’ The Graceful Ordinary, guests can choose from a rotating selection of mocktails, like the N/A Amaretto Sour, created by Cicerone Lauren Porto. This holiday-inspired sipper consists of Lyres Amaretti, N/A whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup, all topped with an egg white foam and garnished with a cherry. The drink has notes of sweet almonds balanced by the right amount of tart citrus.
Truluck's Rosemont
Zero-proof favorites from Truluck's Beverage Director Dave Mattern:
Blackberry Bramble blackberry purée, habañero-lime syrup, lime juice, soda water
Hibiscus Fresca hibiscus syrup, spiced orange syrup, almond syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, soda water
The Table at Crate
Options include the signature Lavender Lemonade, made with butterfly pea flower tea and sparkling water; the tropical Guava Colada, blending coconut milk, lime, and soda; and the crisp Apple Cider Lemonade, crafted with apple cider vinegar, lemon, honey, and rosemary.
Andersonville
Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar
For Chicagoans looking to sip fun libations without the morning after headache, Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar in Andersonville offers a variety of seasonal mocktails along with an NA Wine List. Ranging from $10/glass to $45/bottle, NA wine offerings include Domaine Montrose Sparkling Rosé, Shanie Verdejo, New Blood Red Blend and One of One Sparkling White Wine. Hand-crafted mocktails include But I’m a Cheerleader (pomegranate, lemon, chai, ginger beer, $8), Yuzual Suspects (non-alcoholic gin, Yuzu, lemon, hibiscus, egg white, $10), Pulp Fiction (non-alcoholic orange liqueur, pomegranate, non-alcoholic sparkling wine, $10) and a Floral THC Seltzer (rotating flavor, $12).
Tala House
Tala House’s lineup of mocktails include the Paraíso, made with fresh guava, lime juice, hibiscus, and Topo Chico, or the Pomegranate Paloma, comprised of pomegranate, grapefruit juice, and a splash of lime.
Avondale
Central Park Bar
For Chicagoans with “Dry January” resolutions this winter, Central Park Bar in Avondale has several mocktail options for $13 each, including the Nutty Professor with Spiritless Kentucky 74, Giffard Orgeat, lemon juice and the Midnight Punch with Seedlip Notas de Agave non-alcoholic spirit, pineapple juice, lime, and lemon. Other non-alcoholic options at Central Park Bar include the St. Agrestis Phony Negroni ($12), a Boiler Faker Combo with Visitor NA Lager and Spiritless Kentucky 74 ($9.50), Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher ($6.50), Marz Citrus Party CBD Elixir ($8) and more.
Beverly
Nicky's of Beverly
This January Nicky’s is offering the following mocktails:
Rosemary Fig Fizz: Lemonade infused with blueberry, fig, and rosemary with a Meyer Lemon shrub and topped soda water
Candy Cane Julep: Lemonade infused with peppermint, chocolate mint shrub, cranberry juice, and 7-up
Blood Orange Vanilla Sipper: Blood orange juice, lemon, vanilla, and cinnamon
Downtown
LondonHouse Chicago
LondonHouse Chicago offers a selection of crafted drinks designed for those who prefer non-alcoholic options:
Aperitif & Soda: Bitter-Sweet Aperitif Cordial, Soda, Orange
One In A Melon: Seedlip Garden, Rtc Mallorca Melon Shrub, Pineapple, Lemon
Prime & Provisions
Prime & provisions offers a curated selection of non-alcoholic mocktails:
Spiced Grapefruit: Spice 94 Seedlip Non Alcoholic Spirit, Grapefruit Juice, Soda And Lime
Facade: Ritual Gin Alternative, Ritual Aperitif Alternative, Giffard Elderflower Alcohol Free, Lemon, Tonic
Sweetwater Tavern
Complementing its modern American food menu and craft beer list, these mocktails add a seasonal twist at Sweetwater Tavern:
Mellow Mule: Cucumber, Honey Syrup, Mango Syrup, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, $9.49
Strawberry Soothe: Strawberries, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Splash of Lemon Lime Soda, $9.49
Mindful Mocha: Owen's Nitro-Infused Espresso, Chocolate Syrup, Cream, $9.49
Nifty Nojito: Lime Juice, Mint Leaves, Soda, Simple Syrup, Ginger Beer, $9.49
Venteux
The Ginger Sage Refresher features a refreshing balance of lemon and lime, complemented by the herbal sweetness of honey sage simple syrup, all topped off with a fizzy pour of ginger beer.
Toro Chicago
Toro Chicago by Chef Richard Sandoval has developed a special limited-time spirit free menu. The menu will be available throughout all of January:
Clarita — almave blanco non-alcoholic blue agave spirit, coconut cream, yuzu, aquafaba and togarashi
Juniper & Tonic — Seedlip spice, juniper, cucumber and orange
Summertime — Seedlip spice, green tea, lychee and strawberry
Mango Soda — coconut foam and mango pearls
Spiced Hibiscus Mule — Seedlip spice, lime, agave and hibiscus ginger beer
T’ejate D’guava — guava, coconut milk and vanilla
The Dearborn
Non-alcoholic beverage options include the Shhhinnamon Spritz, an Apple Pie-inspired creation with Seedlip Spice 94, “Apple Pie” syrup, lime, and Dr. Lo N/A Sparkling Riesling. As well as the Bramble Lemonade, made with black and red raspberries, blueberries, clove, anise, Seedlip Spice 94, Seedlip Grove 42, lime, and Fever Tree Sicilian sparkling lemonade.
Cindy's Rooftop
$1 from every beverage sold will go to CORE, a humanitarian organization that brings immediate relief and recovery to underserved communities across the globe.
Boulevardi-nay - lyre's italian spritz & american malt, lucano zero, demerara, lemon spice
Miss American Pie - ritual tequila, seedlip spice, apple pie, lemon, ginger
Taken by the Wind - almave blanco, chamomile lavender orange, lime, elderflower tonic
Free Spirit Spritz - lyre's italian spritz,alcohol-removed prosecco, soda
NA/ Bottles & Cans
Mionetto "Alcohol Removed" Sparkling Prosecco
Upside Dawn Athletic Brewing Co. Non-Alcoholic
Lagunitas Hoppy Water
Kindling
Try the Livener, a blend of Free Spirits Livener, orange juice, and United Sodas of America strawberry basil soda, or opt for the Socializer, made with Free Spirits Social, pineapple gomme syrup, and ginger beer.
Mercat a la Planxa
The Passion Play features passion fruit shrub and honey syrup made with honey from The Blackstone Buzz, the rooftop bee program at The Blackstone Hotel. The Tamarindo Seco combines tamarind syrup, mango purée, lime juice, and a Tajín half rim for a tropical kick, while the Blue Lagoon offers a creamy blend of coconut cream, Madagascar vanilla, and butterfly pea pod tisane.
Boleo
Sip on the Horsin’ Around featuring Kentucky 74 N/A Bourbon, serrano pepper syrup, lemon, and ginger beer, or try the Phony Negroni series offering variations like Original, Mezcal, and Espresso Negronis.
Gold Coast
LAUREL
LAUREL, located at The Talbott Hotel offers two spiritless cocktails:
Juniper Lane: Juniper Berry Syrup, Lime, Club
Yuzu Fizz: Mandarin Boba, Yuzu Fizz Club
Marisol at the MCA
Marisol at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago offers a line-up of spirit-free drinks for Happy Hour during Dry January. Only on the menu for Happy Hour during the month of January, these drinks are pulled from Marisol’s main menu and include El Cielo, which features lavender, ginger, lime, and tonic, and The Kiss, containing Seedlip Spice 94, rose mallow, and lemon. Order drinks with Happy Hour snacks, which include Castelvetrano olives, apricot lardo toast, Marisol’s sunflower hummus, and more. Happy Hour at Marisol is 4 to 6 pm every Tuesday through Friday at the bar only.
Tzuco
Enjoy the Daydream featuring cucumber water, lime juice, chia seeds, and aloe vera juice, or the On Thyme made with Seedlip Garden, thyme, strawberry, lemon, and soda, or indulge in Aguas including the Agua de Horchata made with rice, cinnamon, evaporated milk, and sugar or the Agua de Jamaica featuring dried roselle hibiscus flowers.
Mile High Cocktail Club
Mile High offers a sampling of tea-based spirit-free cocktails. This year, the lounge welcomes a special collaboration with Handshake Speakeasy, recently crowned the #1 bar in the World on the World’s 50 Best Bars list. Reservations are required and can be made on Tock.
Chapel Street Café
Alongside Australian cocktails, Beverage Manager Bryson Ryan has created spirit-free offerings like the Fruit Tingle made with Lyres Vodka, Blueberry Puree, Red Raspberry Puree, and Sprite.
360 Chicago
Each mocktail is inspired by a Chicago neighborhood, including "Rainbow Beach" inspired by South Shore with mango, strawberry, lemonade and club soda; The "Taylor Street" inspired by Little Italy with Cream de Coco, pineapple, lime juice and cherries; and "Midway" inspired by Garfield Ridge with passionfruit syrup, lemon juice, NA Ginger Beer, and a dehydrated garnish.
Lakeview
Mordecai
Enjoy options like the Matinee featuring spirit-free amaro, distilled garden herbs, and strawberry, the Half Cent Bird featuring freshly pulled Sparrow espresso, cascara, honey, tonic, and egg white, and Stanley's Goblet featuring Noroi "gin," Seedlip spice, lime, pineapple, and salted mint.
Cesar's Killer Margaritas
Even Cesar's Killer Margaritas offers guests a few mocktail options. Try the Dragon Fruit Mock-Tail, with pineapple juice and freeze-dried dragon fruit, the Pineapple Foozie Mock-Tail, comprised of pineapple juice, cherry juice, topped off with a splash of Sprite, or the Berry Spritz Mock-Tail, with blueberry, freshly squeezed lime, Sprite, and a splash of grenadine.
Lincoln Park
Galit
Galit offers handcrafted Gazoz—fizzy, fruity, and herby sodas. Guests can choose from the tangy sweetness of pomegranate or the aromatic zest of Sekanjabin, a Persian-inspired syrup made with vinegar and mint.
Ceiba
Following Ceiba’s list of craft cocktails, you’ll find two mocktails – The Recovery, created with ginger, carrot, turmeric, lime, and Topo Chico, and The Cure, with coconut water, guava, lemon, apple, spirulina, and Topo Chico.
Lincoln Square
The Getaway
Just in time for “Dry January”, The Getaway in Lincoln Square is featuring several hangover free zero-proof options on special during happy hour. Happy Hour is Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and includes refreshing booze free options like $8 non-alcoholic cocktails and $5 non-alcoholic bottles and cans. Mocktail options include a Phony Mezcal Negroni, Amaro Falso, Amalfi Spritz (non-alcholic Aperol Spritz), and Dark & Spicy (non-alcholic Dark and Stormy). Non-alcoholic can and bottle selections include Athletic Upside Dawn, Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher, Go Brewing New School Sour, Toke THC Seltzer, and Partake Oktoberfest. Patrons can pair their drinks with a Cheese Board by Chicago specialty cheese shop Beautiful Rind ($14) which will include an assortment of three cheeses, seasonal jam, cornichon pickles, and pumpkin spice pumpkin seeds.
Logan Square
Daisies
The Daisies team offers an extensive non-alcoholic menu available all year with offerings such as housemade sodas, kombuchas, shrubs, and mocktail creations, like their Mushroom Sour. This sweet and savory sour-style drink is made with housemade mushroom syrup, which is created from lacto-fermented portobello mushroom stems, and the tops of those mushrooms are used in their Pappardelle pasta with mushroom ragu.
Magnificent Mile
Casa Chi by Chef Richard Sandoval
Casa Chi by Chef Richard Sandoval is celebrating Dry January with a selection of non-alcoholic drinks. Drawing inspiration from the fusion of Japanese and Latin American flavors, Casa Chi has crafted alcohol-free cocktails like the Almos Healthy, featuring Almave Blanco, hibiscus, ginger beer, and rosemary, and the Clarita, a mix of Almave Blanco, coconut cream, yuzu, aquafaba, togarashi, dry blood orange, and aromatic smoke bubbles.
Michael Jordan's Steak House
This January, the restaurant is featuring a Dry January menu with non-alcoholic cocktails, including the Little Purple Corvette with butterfly pea flower tea, lychee, lime, and sprite, and the Hibiscus Margarita made with hibiscus tea, lime, agave, cinnamon, and rosemary. For a coffee-forward option, the Airspresso Martini combines fever tree coffee, espresso, and sugar-free vanilla.
Old Town
LG's Bar & Kitchen
Guests can try the Pom W/O The Punch, a blend of Seedlip Spice non-alcoholic spirits, pomegranate juice, and Fever-Tree sparkling grapefruit soda. Another option is the Orange You Glad To See Me, featuring Seedlip Citrus, blood orange juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Prosecco.
River North
I|O Godfrey
The rooftop lounge has two mocktails as part of its beverage selection:
Mint To Be: Choice of Peach, Strawberry, Raspberry Açaí, Lavender Or Cucumber, Muddled Mint, Fresh Lime, Lemon & Topo Chico
Peach Out: Blueberry, Yucca Peach Tea, Muddled Agave, Rosemary, Club Soda & Chia Seeds
Dearly Beloved
Clearly Cultured: Seedlip Grove, probiotic yogurt clarification, lime, mallorca melon, hibiscus, ginger, rose water
Oaxacan Cold Fashioned: bacon-washed Seedlip Notas de Agave, Lapsang Souchong, Chocolate Puerh, ancho chili agave nectar, orange zest
Fresh Cut Grass: dandelion honey, grasshopper syrup, liquid chlorophyll, lime, soda
Life of the Party: tangerine apricot oleo saccharum, scorched fennel, Oddbird Blanc de Blancs non-alcoholic
Soda Pop: orgeat, oat milk, coconut soda, orange flower water, rose water, hint of lime
Charlie Martin's
Charlie Martin's offers two mocktails, now through March.
Marlin Lane, Ginger, honey, lemon, mint, and chamomile
Rosemary Spritz: Rosemary, yuzo, lemon, and club soda
Hawksmoor
Non-alcoholic menu include:
Sifr
Sifr is offering two spirit-free beverages with their #2 Itnan, a blend of a tangy homemade mango shrub with apple cider as its base, elderflower and bergamot. And their #3 Talata combining basil, cucumber juice, and melon.
Olio e Piu
At Olio e Piu, try the below mocktails during Dry January:
Pinamenta - Pineapple, Mint, Lemon, Lavender, Club Soda
Passegiatta di Mela - Green Apple, Ginger Beer, Lime, Seedlip Allspice-Cardamom
La Grande Boucherie
The French Steakhouse restaurant in River North offers the following spirit-free beverages:
PJ Breeze - Pineapple, Lemon, Lavender, Mint
Chemin de la Pomme - Green Apple, Seedlip Allspice-Cardamom, Ginger Beer, Lime
Upstairs at The Gwen
Hot Honey Paloma - seedlip grove, spicy honey, grapefruit juice, grapefruit soda
Prickly Pear Limeade - jalapeño-infused seedlip garden, prickly pear syrup, lime
Mate - lyre's amaretti, pineapple, orange, lemon, almond bitters
Cracker Jack - butter-washed lyre's amaretti, popcorn demarera, molasses bitters
Liar Lyre - lyre's italian orange, soda, lyre's amalfi spritz
False Spring - seedlip spice, lemon, three cents aegean tonic, cucumber-mint soda
Tanta
Enjoy the Chicha Morada made with purple corn, pineapple, cinnamon, and clove, Huascaran featuring habanero, ginger, passionfruit, honey, hibiscus, and lime juice, and Coropuna with Rooibos, vanilla, pear, and dehydrated lime wheel.
UMMO
Try the bright, fruity, and refreshing Saturn featuring Seedlip Grove, passionfruit, lime, and soda or the dynamic Nover Club with dried raspberries, citrus, nutmeg, Seedlip Spice, raspberry, lemon, and egg white foam. For a twist on a classic cocktail, the Ginger Collins tastes like roasted peaches and baking spices!
Coco Pazzo
Drinks are made with fresh juices and Ritual Alternatives and include an Italian 75, Bellini, Spritz, Margarita, Mojito, Old Fashioned, and a Sangria.
The Smith
Raise a glass at dinner with these mocktails: THE GETAWAY (guava, black tea, yuzu, rose water, elderflower tonic and CITY BIRD (pineapple pomegranate, hibiscus, NA aperitif, lime).
Gus' Sip and Dip
The beverage menu, created by Kevin Beary, offers cocktails at an approachable price, paired with Chef Bob Broskey's tavern dishes. Classic cocktails like the Cosmo, Breakfast Martini, Hawaii Style Mai Tai, and Midnight Stinger can all be made spirit-free.
Pigtail by José Andrés
Cocktails include the Squaring the Circle made with a spiritless kentucky 74, spiritless amaretti, maple syrup, addition cumin tincture.
West Loop and Fulton Market
LYRA
Inspired by the natural Greek lifestyle, LYRA offers these beverages to complement its fare:
Halara: Amass Zero Proof, Pomegranate, Lemon, Mint And Tonic
Cypress: Amass Zero Proof, Pineapple, Lime And Ginger
Fioretta
Fioretta offers guests alcohol-free alternatives this January:
Pineapple Punch: Seedlip, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Cardamom, Ginger, Lemon
Secretariat: Ritual Non-Alcoholic Whiskey, Mint, Lime
NV Mionetto Alcohol Removed Prosecco, Veneto, ITA
NV Giesen (Non-Alcoholic) Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
NV FRE (Non- Alcoholic) Red Blend, CA
Gaijin
At Gaijin Chicago the bar program includes a variety of non-alcoholic and alcohol-removed options by Beverage Director Stella Miller. Options include:
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails:
Haru (Spring): Lyre’s Dry London Spirit, cherry blossom, lemon, soda
Natsu (Summer): matcha, lemon, strawberry, soda
Aki (Fall): Lyre’s White Cane Spirit, hojicha, persimmon, honey
Fuyu (Winter): amazake, yuzu, coconut, sesame
Alcohol-Removed Selections:
Dr. Lo Alcohol-Removed Riesling: Mosel, Germany
Go Brewing Suspended in a Sunbeam Non-Alcoholic Pilsner: <0.5% ABV
El Che
At El Che, guests can select La Plata, a mix of Ritual N/A Whiskey, lemon, honey syrup, and ginger beer, or the N/A Paloma, a blend of Ritual N/A Tequila, pink peppercorn syrup, lime, and grapefruit soda.
Proxi
Proxi offers options such as the MARZ Cherry, Lime, Basil with CBD elixir and shrub soda, the MARZ Juniper Fizz featuring CBD elixir and botanical seltzer, and the Python Boot, a blend of papaya, ginger, cilantro stem, and salt.
West Town
Brasero
For Dry January, Brasero offers the Palomate De Agustina, a mix of spirit-free tequila, grapefruit, lime, agave nectar, and yerba mate soda. The Limonada Suiça, a creamy twist on lemonade made with whole lime, sugar, and sweetened condensed milk.
Wicker Park/Bucktown
The Violet Hour
The Violet Hour has non-alcoholic selections which include The Check Engine Light, a zero-proof cocktail that balances rich coconut cream with bright, freshly squeezed orange juice. Equal parts Ritual N/A Aperitif and Lyre’s Rosso, a non-alcoholic sweet vermouth, add layers of complex herbal notes that round out the sweetness. Dry shaken and strained over a large ice cube in a double Old Fashioned glass, this bright sipper is garnished with mint.
Manchamanteles
Manchamanteles in Bucktown mixes up a wide variety of non-alcoholic drinks including tropical options like piña coladas and strawberry daiquiris. The variety of agua fresca flavors also provide an alternative to traditional dinner and brunch cocktails.
Multiple Locations
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, with locations in West Loop and River North, offers 3 zero-proof options:
Spiced Mule: Seed Lip Spice 94, Spiced Ginger Agave, Lime, Owen’s Ginger Beer
No-Paloma: Seedlip Notas De Agave, Spicy Agave, Owen’s Ruby Red Grapefruit, Lime
Garden Lemonade: Seed Lip Garden 108, Cucumber, Lime, Hot Honey, Sicilian Lemonade, Citrus Rosemary Salt
Old Town Pour House
Old Town Pour House (Chicago, Oak Brook, Naperville) offers three mocktails as alcohol-free alternatives:
Mellow Mule: Cucumber, Honey Syrup, Mango Syrup, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
Strawberry Soothe: Strawberries, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Splash of Lemon Lime Soda
Mindful Mocha: Owen's Nitro-Infused Espresso, Chocolate Syrup, Cream
Nifty Nojito: Lime Juice, Mint Leaves, Soda, Simple Syrup, Ginger Beer
Additionally, the Naperville & Oak Brook locations will serve another mocktail as part of their quarterly Chef Selects menu (avail Jan 1 - March 31):
Cucumber Cure: Ritual Gin Alternative, Cucumber, Mint, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Ginger Beer, Soda Water
Big Star
Big Star offers the Cucumber Pineapple Cooler; crafted with a blend of cucumber syrup, fresh lime and pineapple juice before being topped with hop water.
City Works Eatery & Pour House
City Works Eatery & Pour House in Vernon Hills & Schaumburg offers a zero-proof line-up including:
DineAmic Hospitality
Le Serre, Bar La Rue, Fioretta, LYRA, Siena Tavern, Barrio, Bandit, VIOLI, and more are participating in Dry January with options like:
Farm Bar
At the Lakeview location, their Apple Karma, a blend of apple cider, lemon, chamomile, anise, and lavender, or try the tangy Cranberry Mule made with fresh cranberries, citrus, and ginger beer. Over at Ravenswood, explore a variety of non-alcoholic options, including Odd Bird’s N/A Riesling and Rosé, alongside warming Hot Apple Cider or crisp Go Brewing IPA and Pilsners.
Suburbs
Mino's Italian
Mino’s Italian, an Italian restaurant and bar in Winnetka, features a curated list of mocktails—available now through March.
Menta Fresco: Mint, lemon, and ginger beer
11 Frutti Di Bosco: Raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, lemon, and soda
Sayulita
For nonalcoholic options, guests can choose mocktails in mango, strawberry, or hibiscus flavors. Each mocktail is made with fresh lemonade, a choice of puree, agave syrup, Chile Ancho syrup, and a Tajín rim.
The Graceful Ordinary
At St. Charles’ The Graceful Ordinary, guests can choose from a rotating selection of mocktails, like the N/A Amaretto Sour, created by Cicerone Lauren Porto. This holiday-inspired sipper consists of Lyres Amaretti, N/A whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup, all topped with an egg white foam and garnished with a cherry. The drink has notes of sweet almonds balanced by the right amount of tart citrus.
Truluck's Rosemont
Zero-proof favorites from Truluck's Beverage Director Dave Mattern:
The Table at Crate
Options include the signature Lavender Lemonade, made with butterfly pea flower tea and sparkling water; the tropical Guava Colada, blending coconut milk, lime, and soda; and the crisp Apple Cider Lemonade, crafted with apple cider vinegar, lemon, honey, and rosemary.
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