Cheers to Dry January

The nonalcoholic beverage scene is thriving this month as Dry January motivates many to discover fresh and flavorful ways to sip and savor — without the spirits (and the next-day regrets). Whether your New Year’s resolution is to drink less, or you’re just curious if a fancy mocktail can really make you forget about wine o’clock, these two recipes are here to prove that zero-proof can be 100 percent delightful. Cheers to a hangover-free morning!

 The Spice & Tea Exchange 

Berry Bouquet Sparkler

Bring the sparkle, and skip the spirit. This zero-proof delight from the team at The Spice & Tea Exchange of Hilton Head Island brims with ripe berry flavors and a hint of citrus, creating a garden-fresh refresher. Top it off with fresh berries and mint for an effervescent finish.

Ingredients (berry bouquet concentrate)

3 tablespoons Berry Bouquet Herbal Tea

14 ounces water (200 degrees)

Ingredients (sparkler)

3 ounces Berry Bouquet Concentrate

2 teaspoons strawberry monk fruit sweetener

1-2 dashes aromatic bitters

1 1/2 ounces citrus soda (such as Squirt)

1 1/2 ounces sparkling water

Fresh berries and mint, for garnish

Directions

[1] Prepare the concentrate. Steep the tea in hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and discard solids. Allow to cool. [2] In a cocktail shaker or mason jar, combine the concentrate and sweetener. Shake vigorously until the sweetener dissolves. [3] Fill a tall glass halfway with ice. Pour in the concentrate mixture, and top with citrus soda and sparkling water. Stir to combine. [4] Garnish with fresh berries and mint, and enjoy.

 Hilton Head Health 

Spiced Pear Moscow Mule Mocktail

Add a little sparkle to your winter evenings with this cozy yet invigorating mocktail from the team at Hilton Head Health. A festive twist on the classic mule, it combines the natural sweetness of pear juice, warming spices and the bright, fizzy kick of ginger beer. No copper mug? No worries — a clear Irish coffee mug or even a simple glass works beautifully, letting the drink’s gorgeous layers take center stage.

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces pear juice

1 ounce fresh lime juice

Pinch of cinnamon

Pinch of nutmeg

3-4 ounces ginger beer

Lime wedge and cinnamon stick, for garnish

Directions

[1] In a glass, mix pear juice, lime juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir well to blend the spices evenly. [2] Fill the glass with ice, then top with ginger beer. Stir gently to combine. [3] Garnish with a lime wedge (or pear slice), a cinnamon stick and a sprig of mint for a little pizzazz.