New Year, no beer. Whether or not you’re participating in Dry January, knowing a spot with a great mocktail is always a win.
If you’ve got an alcohol-free friend, you’re trying to go light on the booze after the holidays, or just hankering for a delicious and refreshing drink, here are 30+ places to get your sip on.
Events
Brew-Thru at Magic Isle Records | Grab a six-pack of booze-free brews at no charge during one of this pop-up’s several events now through Friday, Jan. 17. Check the schedule to catch different performers and activities.
Dear Dry Labs at Dear Dry Drinkery | Become your own mixologist at one of these (free with RSVP) interactive sessions at this N/A bottle shop.
Este x Bawi | The seafood-focused Mexican restaurant and canned agua fresca purveyor will join forces for a rotating weekly mocktail special starting on Monday, Jan. 6 throughout the month.
Zero-proof drink spots
Armadillo Den | Mocktails come on draft at this massive outdoor bar, which also has food trucks and live music.
Try this: Frescadillo Paloma, featuring grapefruit, guava, fresh lime juice, and sea salt
Bouldin Creek Cafe | In addition to an expansive coffee and tea menu, this south Austin cafe offers juices, refreshers, CBD drinks, and nonalcoholic beer.
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden and Cosmic Saltillo | Sip teas, coffee drinks, frescas, and frozen limeades at these outdoor oases.
Dainty Dillo | Get some nonalcoholic options — like a blackberry smash or Paloma — on draft at this laid-back east Austin hangout.
Daisy Lounge | This dreamy south Austin speakeasy’s zero-proof menu aims to be just as good as the real thing, with a N/A Negroni and the Jamaicano with Italian bitters and ginger beer.
El Cockfight | Try this rooftop spot’s Dry January menu, which includes the Rosa Melo with fresh strawberry puree, lemon, balsamic vinegar, basil, and agave.
Hillside Farmacy | This brunch spot offers several creative soda flavors (with the option to add CBD) and other nonalcoholic beverages.
Joann’s Fine Foods | Although this SoCo spot has impressive mezcal and tequila menus, they also serve up several kinds of fresh juices and smoothies.
Lazy Daze | Enjoy a nonalcoholic, CBD-infused Ranch Water, a CBD kombucha, or a CBD iced tea at this south Austin coffee shop and store.
Loro | Try a ginger cooler, the zero-proof Pina Horchata, or the Spicy Cucumber with lime, yuzu, and ghost agave.
Maie Day | Try the Chai Chai Slide or the peppermint Ferngully at this SoCo steakhouse.
Meanwhile Brewing | This popular south Austin spot offers a range of mocktails and N/A brews to choose.
Midnight Cowboy | This Downtown speakeasy offers a zero-proof menu in a moody setting, with alcohol-free gin and whiskey drinks.
The Peacock | This must-try Mediterranean restaurant offers a spirit-free cocktail list complete with a honey thyme lemonade, strawberry-balsamic shrub, and Peacock dandy.
The Roosevelt Room | Try the orange-based Glitter & Marigold, beachy Castaway, or zero-proof Na’Groni at this lauded local cocktail spot.
Sans Bar | Order whatever you like, because everything on the menu at this innovative, Fridays-only bar is alcohol-free.
Taquero Mucho, multiple locations | This pretty-in-pink Tex Mex restaurant serves a range of fruity mocktails.
Try this: Mango mojito with mint, simple syrup, and lime
True Food Kitchen | Enhance your brunch with a drink from this Downtown restaurant’s zero-proof menu of cocktails, juices, or spritzers.
Try this: Non-Collins featuring Seedlip Spice 94, pomegranate, blood orange, and lime
Veracruz Fonda | Agua frescas at this Mexican restaurant (created by the sisters behind Veracruz All Natural) come in 32 oz. mason jars. Plus, the nonalcoholic drink menu is bursting at the seams with coffee and smoothie drinks.
Vic & Al’s | Wash down one of Vic & Al’s delicious Cajun dishes (we recommend the red bean fritters) with a seasonal mocktail.
Uchi, Uchiko, and Uchibā | All three restaurants from the Hai Hospitality group offer nonalcoholic beverages with Japanese flavors like yuzu and elderflower — check each restaurant’s menu for a complete list.
Vinaigrette | Take your pick from this health-centered restaurant’s list of sodas, tinctures, tonics, and teas.
Try this: Earth Bite, featuring red beet, ginger, pineapple, lime, bitters, and soda
The Well | This spot, known for sustainable and healthy dishes, offers both a low ABV and zero-proof drinks list.
Yard Bar | Both you and your pup will have a barking good time at this northside space that serves four nonalcoholic cocktail options.
Try this: Afternoon Delight, featuring Seedlip Garden, grapefruit, and cucumber mint syrup
Stock your home bar
There are plenty of nonalcoholic spirits, mixers, and syrups to help you mix your own delicious mocktails at home. Try these Austin-based brands for your next nightcap.
Dear Dry Drinkery | Austin’s first nonalcoholic bottle shop offers a wide range of delicious, zero-proof beverages for purchase and hosts mixology classes.
Liber & Co. | This Austin-based brand offers a range of cocktail syrups, including Chai Spice Tea Syrup, Caramelized Fig Syrup, and Lemon Lavender Cordial.
Slow Luck Non-Alcoholic Spirits | Produced in Austin by service industry professionals, Slow Luck spirits are hand-bottled and gluten-free.
Spiritless | This nonalcoholic spirit is the perfect substitute for whiskey and tequila drinks. The women-owned and award-winning company is from Kentucky, but recently moved its headquarters to Austin.
SoCo Ginger Beer | Buy this tasty mixer — which comes in several flavors, including jalapeño lime — at dozens of shops across the city.
St. Cecilia’s Daytripper | Bring some citrus-flavored sunshine to your drink with this local, women-made soda.
