Delicious Lowcountry Mocktails to Sip in Style This January

Zero proof, full flavor

Story By Bailey Gilliam

A fresh year calls for fresh sips and January’s lineup is all about flavor without the alcohol. This month, we’re celebrating the art of the mocktail with vibrant, tasty drinks crafted by our favorite local makers. From bright citrus blends to rich winter fruits, these zero-proof creations offer a delicious way to reset, recharge and savor the season with clarity and style.

 Burnt Church Distillery 

Grapefruit basil soda

Crisp, citrusy and completely spirit-free, this mocktail from the team at Burnt Church Distillery blends herbal freshness with ruby-red grapefruit for a bright, refreshing mocktail, perfect for a clean start to the year.

Ingredients

3 ounces Amethyst Grapefruit Basil

1 1/2 ounces soda water

1/4 ounce simple syrup

Ruby red grapefruit

Directions

[1] Combine Amethyst, soda water and simple syrup into a rocks glass. [2] Stir, top with ice, and garnish with a basil leaf and grapefruit wheel. 

 Cassandra’s Kitchen Store 

Dark cherry lime

Bold, bright and vibrant, this mocktail from Cassandra’s Kitchen Store layers deep cherry richness with fresh lime for a refreshing, spirit-free sip that tastes lively and indulgent.

Ingredients

1/4 cup dark cherries

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons Lakewood Organic Pure Black Cherry Juice

1 can Pellegrino Dark Morello Cherry & Pomegranate

Lime wedge

Directions

[1] In a large glass, add the cherries, lime juice and cherry juice, and muddle slightly. [2] Fill the glass with crushed ice, and then fill to the top with the Pellegrino. [3] Garnish with a lime wedge.