Mindful Drinking Anytime

Some Like It Dry – no we are not talking about the weather – As you all probably know, Dry January refers to abstaining from alcohol for the entire month. It can be a way to reset habits, promote overall well-being, and raise awareness about the potential health benefits of reducing alcohol consumption. But, on the other hand, Damp January is used (humorously?) to suggest a more relaxed approach; maybe instead of abstaining entirely, choose to moderate the alcohol intake just a bit. Either way, DC Area restaurants and bars have all leaned into the low-ABV and zero-alcohol trends so you have lots of options: 

Interested in something with a little bit more of a kick? Check out the latest in “wetter” offerings here. Plus, our list of “winter warmers”, warm drinks for these cold days~

1310 Kitchen & Bar: Baby Baby Baby, a clementine cranberry spritz

All Purpose: Italian 75 with acqua di cedro  

Alvarado Street Brewery: Froth Water, a sparkling hop water featuring Mosaic and Citra hops  

Balos: Sparkling Pear, with club soda, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup 

Bourbon Steak: Tiki Tiki, with flavors of grapefruit, lemon, and cinnamon  

Buffalo & Bergen: Frankie 2024, made with house-made juniper tea and Q tonic 

Centrolina: Ciliegia, made with cherry, pomegranate, and lemongrass  

Colada Shop: Pineapple Tamarind Cooler with lime 

dLeña: Horchata, with almond, lemon, cinnamon, agave, and hominy   

El Chalet at Mercy Me: White Hot Chocolate, made with pink peppercorn and passionfruit 

ilili: Levantine Lemonade, with fresh lemon juice, mint, and Lebanese simple syrup 

Immigrant Food: Foni Negroni, made with Deder NA gin and Lyre’s aperitivo rosso  

Lapis: Anar, made with rose water, pomegranate, and soda  

The Line Hotel: Pilgrim's Breakfast, non-alcoholic espresso martini featuring Linebreak Gin, Fernot (housemade NA Fernet), and Midnight Morning Coffee Elixir  

Lutèce: The Other Side, with grape/plum shrub, housemade orgeat, salted honey syrup, and NA vermouth  

Michele’s: Warm & Fuzzy, made with Ritual rum alternative, pear shrub, lemon, and bubbly water  

Mindful Drinking Fest: January 26-28 at Union Market  

Nama Ko: Matcha Colada, featuring coconut cream, lime, pineapple, match and smoked salt  

Nobu: Mango Ginger Silk, with mango, orange, coconut, and ginger  

Osteria Morini: Mora Mule, with blackberry, lime, and ginger beer  

Parlour Victoria: Metropolis, with Lyre’s London dry, coconut, cherry, and almond

Quill at the Jefferson: Unspoken Word, featuring raspberry, ginger, lemon, and soda

Residents Cafe & Bar: Habanada, featuring lime, bell pepper juice, habanero tincture, vanilla, pineapple, and Seedlip non-alcoholic spirit 

The Saga: Non-alcoholic wine pairings for their Copas Table Experience  

Shilling Canning Company: The Eye of the Tiger - suggested food pairing? Their deviled eggs

Sixty Vines Reston: The Bright Side, featuring blood orange juice, Jack Rudy tonic syrup, and Fever Tree tonic 

Succotash Prime: Spiced apple cider https://www.kneadhd.com/