Seasonal mocktail options for $8 each include the NoMosa with Simply Orange Juice and Starry Lemon-Lime with choice of flavored syrups like kiwi, mango, passion fruit, and peach, and the Virgin Mary with Ripe Bloody Mary Mix, lemon juice, Scrappy's Firewater Tincture and garnished with a bubble waffle and fried chicken. Wake ‘n Bacon’s most popular drink, the Liquid Sunshine, is also available without booze and includes Simply Orange Juice, Calamansi Sour Mix, peach syrup, and Starry Lemon-Lime. All mocktails include the option to add CBD.
Estelle's
Estelle’s has added the St. Agrestis Amaro Falso to their menu. Ready-to-drink and individually portioned, the drink is served over ice in a highball glass and features spiritless St. Agrestis Amaro which contains twenty herbs, spices, flowers, roots, seeds and citrus that are individually macerated in cane distillate. Other non-alcoholic options at Estelle’s include Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA and Chelsea B Drugstore CBD Seltzer cans available for $8 each.
Central Park Bar
Central Park Bar in Avondale has a mocktail option, the Seedlip Punch features Seedlip Grove 42 non-alcoholic spirit, pineapple, lime, lemon, sugar. Seedlip Grove 42 has notes of bitter, mandarin, and blood oranges that meet undertones of lemongrass, ginger, and peppercorn. Other non-alcoholic options at Central Park Bar include Marz Citrus Party CBD Elixir cans ($8), St. Agrestis Phony Negroni bottle ($12), Untitled Arts NA Juicy IPA ($7), Lagunitas Hop Refresher ($6.50), and Spiritless Kentucky 74 Non-Alcoholic Bourbon ($8).
Photo courtesy of Central Park Bar
Porter Kitchen & Deck
Celebrate Dry January with Porter Kitchen & Deck and sip on the following options:
Old Fashioned - $12: Lyre's American malt, Demerara syrup, all the bitter aromatics
Seedlip and Lyre’s can be served with any mixer of your choice as well.
Highline
A spot for lunch, happy hour and dinner throughout the week, Highline offers bar fare and a free arcade with classic games for anyone diving into Dry January.
Seedlip and Lyre’s can be served as mixed drinks for $9 as well.
80 Proof
Located in Old Town, 80 Proof provides a dining-to-nightlife experience with three full bars and a menu of vegan bar bites and 4C classics. Celebrate Dry January with these bevs:
Old Fashioned - Lyre's American Single Malt (Non-Alcoholic Spirit), demerara syrup and aromatic bitters
Seedlip Mule - Seedlip Grove 42 Citrus (Non-Alcoholic Spirit), lime and Top Note ginger beer
Lyre’s and Seedlip are non-alcoholic spirits and can be served as mixed drinks for $7
Ranalli's West Loop
As a longstanding neighborhood pizza bar, Ranalli’s West Loop offers guests pizzas, apps, and drinks in a communal setting. Guests can select from a variety of specialty pizzas, 4C appetizers, sandwiches, and fresh salads to go with these Dry January offerings:
Phantom Mule - Lyre’s Zero Proof Spirit, lime and ginger beer
Old Fashioned - Lyre's American Single Malt (Non-Alcoholic Spirit), demerara and aromatic bitters
Old Fashioned - Lyre's American Single Malt (Non-Alcoholic Spirit), demerara and aromatic bitters
Floral Strawberry Mango - 10mg Delta-8 HEMP derived THC, NOT from cannabis
Seedlip and Lyre’s can be served as mixed drinks for $7 as well
Benchmark
A sports bar in the heart of Old Town with over 40 TV’s and a menu of shareable snacks, burgers, pizza and beer – Benchmark will celebrate Dry January with these zero proof drinks:
Zero Proof Mule - Seedlip Citrus (Non-Alcoholic Spirit), lime and ginger beer
Old Fashioned - Lyre's American Single Malt (Non-Alcoholic Spirit), demerara and aromatic bitters
Floral Modern Mule, Harvest Apple - 10mg Delta-8 HEMP derived THC, NOT from cannabis
Seedlip and Lyre’s can be served with any mixer of your choice as well.
Photo courtesy of 80 Proof
Olio e Più
At the newly opened Italian trattoria, guests can sip on non-alcoholic bevs like the Pinementa with Pineapple, Mint, Lemon and Club Soda; or the Fruitti Di Bosco featuring Blackberries, Cranberries, Lemon and Club Soda.
Sunda New Asian
Sunda New Asian in River North features three mocktails during the month of January and beyond:
Lagunitas Hoppy Water: this sparkling beverage is made using everything Lagunitas knows about hops.
Milk Room at the Chicago Athletic Association
Experience a guided tasting of zero-proof cocktails in CAA's prohibition-era bar on January 29th at 5:30pm and 6:30pm. For this month's speakeasy, In Good Spirits joins Milk Room as the guest host. Embark on a monthly experience as Milk Room transforms into an exclusive spirit-free speakeasy. During a one-hour seating, guests will be guided through a curated tasting menu of crafted cocktails. These libations are composed from an array of zero-proof spirits, apéritifs, and bitters. Guiding this month’s Speakeasy is Adriana Gaspar and Hector Diaz who co-own In Good Spirits, a non-alcoholic bar and bottle shop here in Chicago. Each ticket will come with 3 spirit-free cocktails plus samples of products.
Courtesy of the Chicago Athletic Association
Big Star
Big Star embraces Dry January with their newest mocktail, the Cucumber/Pineapple Cooler. This spirit free drink is crafted with a blend of cucumber syrup, fresh lime and pineapple juice, before being topped off with hopped soda and a grapefruit peel garnish. Visit them in Wicker Park, Wrigleyville, or West Town.
Venteux
Venteux is gearing up for Dry January with an assortment of artisanal mocktails. The Strawberry Spice is crafted around the non-alcoholic Martini & Rossi Vibrante Aperitivo. This beverage boasts a rich botanical depth complemented by the sweetness of fresh strawberries. A gentle kick of Serrano pepper balanced by a hint of fresh lime. This cocktail presents a fusion of herbal, sweet, and spicy elements.
Bar Pendry
Bar Pendry is stepping up the N/A game with Espress Yourself, a nonalcoholic spin on the classic espresso martini. The drink is crafted with a blend of house espresso, walnut bitters, and Demerara syrup, capturing the essence of the traditional cocktail.
Maple & Ash
The Sippin Pretty from Maple & Ash replicates the feeling of a cocktail as Bar Director Mario Flores pulled inspiration from classic drinks like the Cosmopolitan or Bee’s Knees to build this spirit-free sipper. Botanical notes from Seedlip Grove 42, a non-alcoholic spirit, work with the bright flavors of hibiscus, lemon, and honey for a blend of citrus and floral flavors. Topped with yuzu lime tonic for an extra layer of zest.
The Whistler
The Whistler offers plenty of N/A options in their rotating lineup of craft cocktails. The Virgin Milk Maidis a spirit-free version of the modern classic born from the Logan Square venue. Following the template of the original version, the flavors of coconut cream, cucumber and lime work together to bring the flavors of a tropical oasis into every sip. Shaken and served in a rocks glass.
Daisies
Daisies currently stands as one of only 26 Michelein Green Star restaurants in the U.S. with their sustainability efforts extending all the way to their N/A drinks list. For instance, their Mushroom Sourismade with house made syrup made from fermented mushroom stems— the tops of which are used for their mushroom ragu thus minimizing waste produced in the restaurant. Built on a template of a classic sour, the mushroom syrup gives the drink a sweet, earthy quality while lemon is added for tartness. Shaken twice and served in a coupe glass, it’s a spirit-free option that’s equally sweet and savory. In addition to this spirit-free menu staple, Daisies offers a variety of non-alcoholic offerings like house made kombucha, herbal sodas and shrubs to meet all your needs during Dry January.
The Violet Hour
The Violet Hour's Local Darling features equal parts of Lyre’s N/A Rosso and The Pathfinder Hemp & Root Spirit. This spirit-free sip leans into a bitterness from freshly cracked coffee beans and All the Bitter’s N/A New Orleans Bitters. For just a touch of citrus, an orange peel is expressed over the top before serving.
Photo courtesy of Venteux
Marina's Bistro
Marina’s Bistro, found in Uptown, offers:
La Roxana, a concoction made with fresh mint, lime juice, agave nectar, apple cider vinegar, coconut water, coconut milk, and club soda
El chillin comprised of fresh house made pineapple puree, coconut water, coconut milk, and fresh orange juice
Azucareros, a simple yet tasty blend of cane sugar, fresh lime juice, and water
Although January is all about the mocktails, these booze-less sips can be available at Marina’s year-round.
Photo courtesy of Marina's Bistro
Depot
For dry January, Depot is serving up two mocktails:
Paloma: Seedlip, Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup. Lime, and a Lemon Twist, $12
Carnivale is serving up two mocktails to pair with your meal:
No-Jito: Choose flavors from Strawberry, Passionfruit, Mango, Lulo, and Mamey, With Mint, Lime, and Soda, $7
Agua Fresca: Choose flavors from Mango, Strawberry, Passionfruit, Lulo, and Mamey, $8
Photo courtesy of Depot
Time Out Market Chicago
Spirit-free cocktails at the Time Out Market Bar are available during Dry January and beyond. Grab the Amalfi Spritz with orange, rhubarb, and elderflower, the Citrus Blend featuring spiced hibiscus, blood orange, and lime juice, or the Special Mocktail for a Cause featuring pear and cinnamon lemon soda to support Haymarket Center.
Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink
Beverage Director & Master Mixologist Aneka Saxon of Chicago's Machine Hospitality Group creates spirit-free libations, not just for Dry January, but all year long. Try the Birds of Paradise with blackberry, blueberry, strawberry, lime and ginger; the Breakfast in Bed made from Seedlip Spice, French toast syrup, lime juice and pineapple juice; or the Spice, Spice, Baby crafted with watermelon, passionfruit, mango, habanero, lime and chili salt.
I|O Godfrey at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
The year-round 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, $9
Peach Out: Blueberry, Yucca Peach Tea, Muddled Agave, Rosemary, Club Soda & Chia Seeds, $9
LondonHouse Chicago
LondonHouse Chicago offers a selection of crafted drinks designed to provide an experience for those who prefer non-alcoholic options:
Peaceful Paloma: Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Honey Syrup, Soda Water, Salt Rim, $9.49
Costera Cocina
Inspired by the coastal and Mayan cuisine of Tulum, Costera Cocina (850 W Fulton Market) offers three alcohol-free alternatives including the Puerto Vallarta and the Michoacan.
City Works Eatery & Pour House offers mocktails like the 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; or the Peaceful Paloma – Lime juice, grapefruit juice, honey syrup, soda water, salt rim.
Photo courtesy of City Works Eatery & Pour House
Big Shoulders Coffee
Big Shoulders Coffee will host spirit-free cocktail events in celebration of Dry January every Friday and Saturday throughout the month at their Gold Coast location. Opening night will take place on January 5 from 4-9 p.m., and the event will take place every Friday and Saturday through closing night on January 27.
Each cocktail will consist of teas, house-made botanicals, coffee and more. The spirit-free bar at Big Shoulders will be named Under the Smoke, which is a reference to “Chicago,” a poem by Carl Sandburg, which also served as inspiration for the name behind the coffee shop. Each spirit-free cocktail offered throughout Dry January is inspired by the history of Gold Coast.
Non-alcoholic cocktails offered throughout Dry January with Big Shoulders include:
Daisy, Madeline & Gwendolyn: named after the three cows said to have knocked over the lantern in Mrs. O' Leary's barn, which started the Great Chicago Fire. The cocktail is Big Shoulders’ mimic of a mezcal cocktail.
Stormwind: directly inspired by the shipwreck of the S.S. Eastland, which occurred in 1915 in the Chicago River as it traveled back from Michigan City, Indiana. The cocktail mimics a Barbadian rum.
The Limestone Tower: named after the Water Tower, one of Chicago’s original towers that still stands after the Great Chicago Fire. The cocktail will feature Big Shoulders’ house-made Juniper & Coriander botanical.
The Power Trip: inspired by how the wealthiest people in the country who historically (and to this day) reside in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. The cocktail is a spin on a class-whiskey Manhattan.
Capt. George: named after George Streeter, the wild character known for establishing Streeterville. Capt. George is a take on a whiskey cocktail.
The Palmer: named after Potter Palmer, the person greatly responsible for the development of State Street in Chicago. This cocktail will be made with a house-made angelica root and dandelion root botanical.
Proxi
At Proxi, Beverage Director Jazz Craft creates spirit-free cocktails using aromatic, floral, and herbal ingredients. Here are a few mocktails to check out: BRAND NEW SOCKS (raspberry, cardamom, mint, lime, sonic), FLOWER BOY (lychee, grapefruit, ginger, lemon), BEACH DAY (salted apricot, white grape, house N/A aromatic bitters, tropical orgeat foam).
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).
LG’s Bar & Kitchen
LG's Bar & Kitchen's latest spirit-free cocktail menu includes THE POM W/O THE PUNCH (Seedlip Spice N/A spirits, Pomegranate Juice, Fevertree Sparkling Grapefruit Soda), and ORANGE YOU GLAD TO SEE ME (Seedlip Citrus N/A Spirits, Blood Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Lyre's N/A Prosecco).
The Dearborn
Beverage Director Sarah Clark has a regularly rotating menu titled “All the Fun, No Booze”. In her current menu, Clark uses Dr. Lo Reisling to create a number of bubble-friendly alternatives such as Pomegranate-Anise Spritz with seedlip spice 94 and Chamomile Mint Bubbly with seedlip garden 108 and chamomile-mint agave.
Farm Bar Lakeview
Farm Bar Lakeview has a number of spirit-free offerings, including the Strickly Prickly made with strictly pear cactus, apple, hibiscus and lemon and the Black Lightning with Black Raspberry, Citrus, Lime and Soda.
BLVD Steakhouse
Beverage Director Ted Rink has created a mocktail menu featuring the Living Is Easy made with Seedlip Grove, Pineapple, Strawberry, Black Currant Shrub, Almond, Aloe Foam and the Spirit-Free Spritz with Giffard Aperitif Sirop and Pellegrino Aranciata.
Rose Mary
Beverage Director Kyle Davidson frequently uses Balkan liquors and spirits in his seasonal menus, including in his spirit-free concoctions. The Saturn is made with Lyre’s ‘Gin’, Liquid Alchemist Passionfruit, Farro Orgeat, Don’s Mix #2 and Chai.
Galit
Beverage Director, Scott Stroemer, repurposes leftover ingredients from the kitchen to help reduce waste. Additionally, they are putting their own twist on non-alcoholic cocktails with Gazoz. Inspired by the Gazoz from Tel Aviv, diners can sip on these fizzy, fruity, and herby sodas made in-house at Galit. Based on sparkling water, Galit's Gazoz is infused with homemade shrubs and syrups, fermented fruits, spices, herbs, and a variety of flowers. On the menu now, diners can sip on two variations.
Esmè
On the beverage side of things, Stevan Miller is taking spirit-free pairings and cocktails a step further. When it comes to gathering inspiration on various ways to mimic and elevate flavors, they step into the kitchen to identify which flavors on the menu or within a dish they would like to intensify. All syrups, shrubs, and juices are made fresh in-house.
Pigtail by José Andrés
The speakeasy below Jaleo, Pigtail by José Andrés has spirit-free cocktails like the Emerald Coin made with seedlip grove, honeydew juice, lime, lemongrass, celery, and Squaring the Circle with spiritless Kentucky 74, spiritless amaretti, maple syrup, and cumin tincture.
Bazaar Meat & Bar Mar by José Andrés
At Bazaar Meat and Bar Mar by José Andrés, the team serves an alcohol-free version of their signature cocktail, the Salt Air Margarita, called the Sober Salt Air, made with Seedlip Grove, orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup that is topped with salt air. Among the spirit-free selection, they also feature The Garden, an alcohol-free sipper made with Seedlip Garden, lime juice, mint, cucumber, and ginger beer.
Raised, an Urban Rooftop Bar
Zero-proof sips include The Cure (Lyre’s Spiced Cane, Lyre’s Coffee, espresso, cinnamon, demerara syrup, lemon, Q Spectacular Tonic), The Pichon (Fluère Smoked Agave, Lyre’s Italian Orange, lime juice, simple syrup, Q Sparkling Grapefruit) and Woodland Witchcraft (Lyre’s London Spirit, palo santo lavender syrup, tartaric acid, hop water).
Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse
Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse Chicago offers a wide list of zero-proof cocktails including The Pom-Tini Zero made with pomegranate, Gruvi Spirit Proof Rose, mint and lemon. Or, the Cucumber Fizz is a classic sip with Gruvi Dry Secco, cucumber, lavender water, mint and lemonade.
Fora
Fora’s Shark Bait, Oh Ha Ha! is made with orgeat syrup, grenadine, lime, orange, and pineapple to make for a spirit-free sip.
Tacombi Fulton Market
In addition to house-made cocktails, sip on a selection of spirit-free options like Aguas Frescas made fresh daily in a variety of flavors such as Agua de Sandia, Agua de Piña, Agua de Jamaica, and more.
Parachute
Parachute offers four separate cocktails to help you imbibe for Dry January. The Proxies Amuse, which is specially made with Chef Kim’s and Clark’s non-alcoholic wine produced through Proxies. The flavor mosaic of Proxies Amuse is made for Korean cuisine to create a celebratory blend.
The Loyalist
Spirit free cocktails from The Loyalist include the AMASS Riverine, chamomile, lemon, lovage and tied together through a non-alcoholic prosecco. The restaurant also serves up a Juicy with three-spirit Livener, spicy strawberry, lime and egg.
Offshore
This four season sunny atrium overlooks views of the city skyline and Lake Michigan, and offers hot and cold spirit-free options, including a Floral THC Seltzer for those looking for boozy alternatives. Or, a Hot Apple Cider to soothe cold souls or the virgin Pina Colada to inspire tropical fantasies.
Wake 'N Bacon
Seasonal mocktail options for $8 each include the NoMosa with Simply Orange Juice and Starry Lemon-Lime with choice of flavored syrups like kiwi, mango, passion fruit, and peach, and the Virgin Mary with Ripe Bloody Mary Mix, lemon juice, Scrappy's Firewater Tincture and garnished with a bubble waffle and fried chicken. Wake ‘n Bacon’s most popular drink, the Liquid Sunshine, is also available without booze and includes Simply Orange Juice, Calamansi Sour Mix, peach syrup, and Starry Lemon-Lime. All mocktails include the option to add CBD.
Estelle's
Estelle’s has added the St. Agrestis Amaro Falso to their menu. Ready-to-drink and individually portioned, the drink is served over ice in a highball glass and features spiritless St. Agrestis Amaro which contains twenty herbs, spices, flowers, roots, seeds and citrus that are individually macerated in cane distillate. Other non-alcoholic options at Estelle’s include Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA and Chelsea B Drugstore CBD Seltzer cans available for $8 each.
Central Park Bar
Central Park Bar in Avondale has a mocktail option, the Seedlip Punch features Seedlip Grove 42 non-alcoholic spirit, pineapple, lime, lemon, sugar. Seedlip Grove 42 has notes of bitter, mandarin, and blood oranges that meet undertones of lemongrass, ginger, and peppercorn. Other non-alcoholic options at Central Park Bar include Marz Citrus Party CBD Elixir cans ($8), St. Agrestis Phony Negroni bottle ($12), Untitled Arts NA Juicy IPA ($7), Lagunitas Hop Refresher ($6.50), and Spiritless Kentucky 74 Non-Alcoholic Bourbon ($8).
Porter Kitchen & Deck
Celebrate Dry January with Porter Kitchen & Deck and sip on the following options:
Brickhouse
Celebrate Dry January at Brickhouse with these zero proof concoctions:
Highline
A spot for lunch, happy hour and dinner throughout the week, Highline offers bar fare and a free arcade with classic games for anyone diving into Dry January.
80 Proof
Located in Old Town, 80 Proof provides a dining-to-nightlife experience with three full bars and a menu of vegan bar bites and 4C classics. Celebrate Dry January with these bevs:
Ranalli's West Loop
As a longstanding neighborhood pizza bar, Ranalli’s West Loop offers guests pizzas, apps, and drinks in a communal setting. Guests can select from a variety of specialty pizzas, 4C appetizers, sandwiches, and fresh salads to go with these Dry January offerings:
Ranalli's Lincoln Park
Kirkwood
A neighborhood sports bar in Lakeview with food, drinks and a beer garden to take on your Dry January challenge:
Benchmark
A sports bar in the heart of Old Town with over 40 TV’s and a menu of shareable snacks, burgers, pizza and beer – Benchmark will celebrate Dry January with these zero proof drinks:
Olio e Più
At the newly opened Italian trattoria, guests can sip on non-alcoholic bevs like the Pinementa with Pineapple, Mint, Lemon and Club Soda; or the Fruitti Di Bosco featuring Blackberries, Cranberries, Lemon and Club Soda.
Sunda New Asian
Sunda New Asian in River North features three mocktails during the month of January and beyond:
Cindy's Rooftop
Whilst taking in the views of winter in Millennium Park, diners can imbibe in the alcohol-free concoctions below:
Milk Room at the Chicago Athletic Association
Experience a guided tasting of zero-proof cocktails in CAA's prohibition-era bar on January 29th at 5:30pm and 6:30pm. For this month's speakeasy, In Good Spirits joins Milk Room as the guest host. Embark on a monthly experience as Milk Room transforms into an exclusive spirit-free speakeasy. During a one-hour seating, guests will be guided through a curated tasting menu of crafted cocktails. These libations are composed from an array of zero-proof spirits, apéritifs, and bitters. Guiding this month’s Speakeasy is Adriana Gaspar and Hector Diaz who co-own In Good Spirits, a non-alcoholic bar and bottle shop here in Chicago. Each ticket will come with 3 spirit-free cocktails plus samples of products.
Big Star
Big Star embraces Dry January with their newest mocktail, the Cucumber/Pineapple Cooler. This spirit free drink is crafted with a blend of cucumber syrup, fresh lime and pineapple juice, before being topped off with hopped soda and a grapefruit peel garnish. Visit them in Wicker Park, Wrigleyville, or West Town.
Venteux
Venteux is gearing up for Dry January with an assortment of artisanal mocktails. The Strawberry Spice is crafted around the non-alcoholic Martini & Rossi Vibrante Aperitivo. This beverage boasts a rich botanical depth complemented by the sweetness of fresh strawberries. A gentle kick of Serrano pepper balanced by a hint of fresh lime. This cocktail presents a fusion of herbal, sweet, and spicy elements.
Bar Pendry
Bar Pendry is stepping up the N/A game with Espress Yourself, a nonalcoholic spin on the classic espresso martini. The drink is crafted with a blend of house espresso, walnut bitters, and Demerara syrup, capturing the essence of the traditional cocktail.
Maple & Ash
The Sippin Pretty from Maple & Ash replicates the feeling of a cocktail as Bar Director Mario Flores pulled inspiration from classic drinks like the Cosmopolitan or Bee’s Knees to build this spirit-free sipper. Botanical notes from Seedlip Grove 42, a non-alcoholic spirit, work with the bright flavors of hibiscus, lemon, and honey for a blend of citrus and floral flavors. Topped with yuzu lime tonic for an extra layer of zest.
The Whistler
The Whistler offers plenty of N/A options in their rotating lineup of craft cocktails. The Virgin Milk Maid is a spirit-free version of the modern classic born from the Logan Square venue. Following the template of the original version, the flavors of coconut cream, cucumber and lime work together to bring the flavors of a tropical oasis into every sip. Shaken and served in a rocks glass.
Daisies
Daisies currently stands as one of only 26 Michelein Green Star restaurants in the U.S. with their sustainability efforts extending all the way to their N/A drinks list. For instance, their Mushroom Sour is made with house made syrup made from fermented mushroom stems— the tops of which are used for their mushroom ragu thus minimizing waste produced in the restaurant. Built on a template of a classic sour, the mushroom syrup gives the drink a sweet, earthy quality while lemon is added for tartness. Shaken twice and served in a coupe glass, it’s a spirit-free option that’s equally sweet and savory. In addition to this spirit-free menu staple, Daisies offers a variety of non-alcoholic offerings like house made kombucha, herbal sodas and shrubs to meet all your needs during Dry January.
The Violet Hour
The Violet Hour's Local Darling features equal parts of Lyre’s N/A Rosso and The Pathfinder Hemp & Root Spirit. This spirit-free sip leans into a bitterness from freshly cracked coffee beans and All the Bitter’s N/A New Orleans Bitters. For just a touch of citrus, an orange peel is expressed over the top before serving.
Marina's Bistro
Marina’s Bistro, found in Uptown, offers:
Although January is all about the mocktails, these booze-less sips can be available at Marina’s year-round.
Depot
For dry January, Depot is serving up two mocktails:
Paloma: Seedlip, Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup. Lime, and a Lemon Twist, $12
French .05: Seedlip, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine, $12
City Winery West Loop
City Winery West Loop is giving zero-proof cocktails the time to shine this January with three flavor-packed mocktails:
Rose Bergamot: Rose Bergamot, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Lyre’s Italian Orange, $11
Ruby Artemis: Ruby Artemisia, Grapefruit, Citrus Sour Mix, $11
Black Ginger: Black Ginger, Owen’s Ginger beer, Lime, Simple Syrup, $11
*Try them with Soda, Tonic, or on the rocks to enjoy the flavors.
Chef Art Smith’s Reunion at Navy Pier
Pair your Southern Inspired fare with a handcrafted, fruity non-alcoholic cocktail from Chef Art Smith’s Reunion at Navy Pier all for $15:
Nojito: Fresh Lemon, Lime, Mint
Raspberry Tonic Tango: Raspberry Puree, Lime Juice, Cucumber, Tonic, Soda
Paloma No No: Grapefruit Juice, Lime juice, Soda, Chamoy, Tajin
Blueberry Mock Mule: Blueberry Puree, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
Guava Norita; Guava Puree, Lime Juice, Lemonade, Chamoy, Tajin
Carnivale
Carnivale is serving up two mocktails to pair with your meal:
No-Jito: Choose flavors from Strawberry, Passionfruit, Mango, Lulo, and Mamey, With Mint, Lime, and Soda, $7
Agua Fresca: Choose flavors from Mango, Strawberry, Passionfruit, Lulo, and Mamey, $8
Time Out Market Chicago
Spirit-free cocktails at the Time Out Market Bar are available during Dry January and beyond. Grab the Amalfi Spritz with orange, rhubarb, and elderflower, the Citrus Blend featuring spiced hibiscus, blood orange, and lime juice, or the Special Mocktail for a Cause featuring pear and cinnamon lemon soda to support Haymarket Center.
Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink
Beverage Director & Master Mixologist Aneka Saxon of Chicago's Machine Hospitality Group creates spirit-free libations, not just for Dry January, but all year long. Try the Birds of Paradise with blackberry, blueberry, strawberry, lime and ginger; the Breakfast in Bed made from Seedlip Spice, French toast syrup, lime juice and pineapple juice; or the Spice, Spice, Baby crafted with watermelon, passionfruit, mango, habanero, lime and chili salt.
I|O Godfrey at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
The year-round rooftop lounge has two mocktails as part of its beverage selection:
LondonHouse Chicago
LondonHouse Chicago offers a selection of crafted drinks designed to provide an experience for those who prefer non-alcoholic options:
The Hampton Social
The Hampton Social has crafted a special range of non-alcoholic mocktails:
Available at all Hampton Social locations: Chicago (River North and Streeterville), Burr Ridge, Skokie, and South Barrington.
Lure Fishbar
For Dry January, Lure Fishbar introduces a selection of non-alcoholic mocktails:
LYRA
Inspired by the natural Greek lifestyle, LYRA offers these beverages to complement its fresh, holistic fare:
Prime & Provisions
Prime & Provisions offers a curated selection of non-alcoholic mocktails:
Fioretta
Fioretta’s Pineapple Punch offers guests an alcohol-free alternative featuring Seedlip, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Cardamom, Ginger and Lemon for $11.
Old Town Pour House
Old Town Pour House offers three mocktails as a fresh, alcohol-free alternative:
Available at all Old Town Pour House locations (Chicago, Oak Brook, Naperville).
Sweetwater Tavern
These mocktails add a seasonal twist to the atmosphere at Sweetwater Tavern:
Costera Cocina
Inspired by the coastal and Mayan cuisine of Tulum, Costera Cocina (850 W Fulton Market) offers three alcohol-free alternatives including the Puerto Vallarta and the Michoacan.
Nisos Prime
Nisos Prime is offering two zero-proof cocktails at its bar and eatery, Prime Bar:
City Works Eatery & Pour House
City Works Eatery & Pour House offers mocktails like the 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; or the Peaceful Paloma – Lime juice, grapefruit juice, honey syrup, soda water, salt rim.
Big Shoulders Coffee
Big Shoulders Coffee will host spirit-free cocktail events in celebration of Dry January every Friday and Saturday throughout the month at their Gold Coast location. Opening night will take place on January 5 from 4-9 p.m., and the event will take place every Friday and Saturday through closing night on January 27.
Each cocktail will consist of teas, house-made botanicals, coffee and more. The spirit-free bar at Big Shoulders will be named Under the Smoke, which is a reference to “Chicago,” a poem by Carl Sandburg, which also served as inspiration for the name behind the coffee shop. Each spirit-free cocktail offered throughout Dry January is inspired by the history of Gold Coast.
Non-alcoholic cocktails offered throughout Dry January with Big Shoulders include:
Daisy, Madeline & Gwendolyn: named after the three cows said to have knocked over the lantern in Mrs. O' Leary's barn, which started the Great Chicago Fire. The cocktail is Big Shoulders’ mimic of a mezcal cocktail.
Stormwind: directly inspired by the shipwreck of the S.S. Eastland, which occurred in 1915 in the Chicago River as it traveled back from Michigan City, Indiana. The cocktail mimics a Barbadian rum.
The Limestone Tower: named after the Water Tower, one of Chicago’s original towers that still stands after the Great Chicago Fire. The cocktail will feature Big Shoulders’ house-made Juniper & Coriander botanical.
The Power Trip: inspired by how the wealthiest people in the country who historically (and to this day) reside in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. The cocktail is a spin on a class-whiskey Manhattan.
Capt. George: named after George Streeter, the wild character known for establishing Streeterville. Capt. George is a take on a whiskey cocktail.
The Palmer: named after Potter Palmer, the person greatly responsible for the development of State Street in Chicago. This cocktail will be made with a house-made angelica root and dandelion root botanical.
Proxi
At Proxi, Beverage Director Jazz Craft creates spirit-free cocktails using aromatic, floral, and herbal ingredients. Here are a few mocktails to check out: BRAND NEW SOCKS (raspberry, cardamom, mint, lime, sonic), FLOWER BOY (lychee, grapefruit, ginger, lemon), BEACH DAY (salted apricot, white grape, house N/A aromatic bitters, tropical orgeat foam).
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).
LG’s Bar & Kitchen
LG's Bar & Kitchen's latest spirit-free cocktail menu includes THE POM W/O THE PUNCH (Seedlip Spice N/A spirits, Pomegranate Juice, Fevertree Sparkling Grapefruit Soda), and ORANGE YOU GLAD TO SEE ME (Seedlip Citrus N/A Spirits, Blood Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Lyre's N/A Prosecco).
The Dearborn
Beverage Director Sarah Clark has a regularly rotating menu titled “All the Fun, No Booze”. In her current menu, Clark uses Dr. Lo Reisling to create a number of bubble-friendly alternatives such as Pomegranate-Anise Spritz with seedlip spice 94 and Chamomile Mint Bubbly with seedlip garden 108 and chamomile-mint agave.
Farm Bar Lakeview
Farm Bar Lakeview has a number of spirit-free offerings, including the Strickly Prickly made with strictly pear cactus, apple, hibiscus and lemon and the Black Lightning with Black Raspberry, Citrus, Lime and Soda.
BLVD Steakhouse
Beverage Director Ted Rink has created a mocktail menu featuring the Living Is Easy made with Seedlip Grove, Pineapple, Strawberry, Black Currant Shrub, Almond, Aloe Foam and the Spirit-Free Spritz with Giffard Aperitif Sirop and Pellegrino Aranciata.
Rose Mary
Beverage Director Kyle Davidson frequently uses Balkan liquors and spirits in his seasonal menus, including in his spirit-free concoctions. The Saturn is made with Lyre’s ‘Gin’, Liquid Alchemist Passionfruit, Farro Orgeat, Don’s Mix #2 and Chai.
Galit
Beverage Director, Scott Stroemer, repurposes leftover ingredients from the kitchen to help reduce waste. Additionally, they are putting their own twist on non-alcoholic cocktails with Gazoz. Inspired by the Gazoz from Tel Aviv, diners can sip on these fizzy, fruity, and herby sodas made in-house at Galit. Based on sparkling water, Galit's Gazoz is infused with homemade shrubs and syrups, fermented fruits, spices, herbs, and a variety of flowers. On the menu now, diners can sip on two variations.
Esmè
On the beverage side of things, Stevan Miller is taking spirit-free pairings and cocktails a step further. When it comes to gathering inspiration on various ways to mimic and elevate flavors, they step into the kitchen to identify which flavors on the menu or within a dish they would like to intensify. All syrups, shrubs, and juices are made fresh in-house.
Pigtail by José Andrés
The speakeasy below Jaleo, Pigtail by José Andrés has spirit-free cocktails like the Emerald Coin made with seedlip grove, honeydew juice, lime, lemongrass, celery, and Squaring the Circle with spiritless Kentucky 74, spiritless amaretti, maple syrup, and cumin tincture.
Bazaar Meat & Bar Mar by José Andrés
At Bazaar Meat and Bar Mar by José Andrés, the team serves an alcohol-free version of their signature cocktail, the Salt Air Margarita, called the Sober Salt Air, made with Seedlip Grove, orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup that is topped with salt air. Among the spirit-free selection, they also feature The Garden, an alcohol-free sipper made with Seedlip Garden, lime juice, mint, cucumber, and ginger beer.
Raised, an Urban Rooftop Bar
Zero-proof sips include The Cure (Lyre’s Spiced Cane, Lyre’s Coffee, espresso, cinnamon, demerara syrup, lemon, Q Spectacular Tonic), The Pichon (Fluère Smoked Agave, Lyre’s Italian Orange, lime juice, simple syrup, Q Sparkling Grapefruit) and Woodland Witchcraft (Lyre’s London Spirit, palo santo lavender syrup, tartaric acid, hop water).
Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse
Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse Chicago offers a wide list of zero-proof cocktails including The Pom-Tini Zero made with pomegranate, Gruvi Spirit Proof Rose, mint and lemon. Or, the Cucumber Fizz is a classic sip with Gruvi Dry Secco, cucumber, lavender water, mint and lemonade.
Fora
Fora’s Shark Bait, Oh Ha Ha! is made with orgeat syrup, grenadine, lime, orange, and pineapple to make for a spirit-free sip.
Tacombi Fulton Market
In addition to house-made cocktails, sip on a selection of spirit-free options like Aguas Frescas made fresh daily in a variety of flavors such as Agua de Sandia, Agua de Piña, Agua de Jamaica, and more.
Parachute
Parachute offers four separate cocktails to help you imbibe for Dry January. The Proxies Amuse, which is specially made with Chef Kim’s and Clark’s non-alcoholic wine produced through Proxies. The flavor mosaic of Proxies Amuse is made for Korean cuisine to create a celebratory blend.
The Loyalist
Spirit free cocktails from The Loyalist include the AMASS Riverine, chamomile, lemon, lovage and tied together through a non-alcoholic prosecco. The restaurant also serves up a Juicy with three-spirit Livener, spicy strawberry, lime and egg.
Offshore
This four season sunny atrium overlooks views of the city skyline and Lake Michigan, and offers hot and cold spirit-free options, including a Floral THC Seltzer for those looking for boozy alternatives. Or, a Hot Apple Cider to soothe cold souls or the virgin Pina Colada to inspire tropical fantasies.
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