Your Guide to a Successful Dry January (and Beyond) in 2026

These cheerful, ready-to-sip mocktails make Dry January feel festive, not restrictive. Flavors are bright and bubbly, and they look especially nice when poured into a fancy glass. Mingle Mocktail’s Mood mocktails are infused with L-theanine and adaptogens, which may help instill feelings of calm. (Who doesn’t need that, this time of year?) I especially enjoyed the Serene Citrus Spritz for its light, punchy feel, but the Berry Lemon Bliss was delicious, as well. Each can contains 30 calories with 4 grams (g) of added sugar.

These nonalcoholic (NA) craft cocktails scratch the itch for something nuanced at the end of a long day. The flavor profiles of Tilden’s nonalcoholic cocktails lean grown-up and sophisticated, not sugary. My favorite was the Lacewing — with notes of cucumber, lychee, and juniper, it has an herbaceous flavor I found very refreshing. Fans of more savory drinks will probably prefer the Tandem, with its notes of oak, tart cherry, citrus, and ginger. The duo comes in two stylish bottles, enough for six mocktails each. Each serving is 35 calories, with no added sugar.

This agave-based spirit brings earthy, vegetal notes that tequila lovers crave. It blends seamlessly into margaritas or Paloma-style drinks, though I’ve had the most fun crafting mocktails from its Humo blend, which mimics the smokiness of mezcal. It also comes in other blends: Ambar has notes of brown sugar, cacao, and allspice, while Blanco contains hints of herbs and spice. If you’re looking for mocktail inspiration, Almave has dozens of recipes on its website. Fun fact: Almave was founded by British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton.

These cans of sparkling apple cider vinegar bring a tangy bite and complexity, making them perfect for food pairing. The fizz keeps things interesting, but they’re never cloying. It comes in four enticingly named flavors: Dragon Widow (dragonfruit), Widow’s Tea (lemonade with black tea), Golden Widow (lemon juice), and White Widow (sparkling blackberry). Each can is 20 calories with zero added sugar. This is the ideal pick for someone who likes their drinks on the sharper side.

If you’re a fan of flavored seltzers, it might be time to consider making your own. The Ninja Thirsti lets you customize flavors with a variety of flavored water add-ins and your level of carbonation to create a sparkling (or still) beverage that’s all your own. It’s also a fun way to keep hydration interesting during Dry January, and a helpful upgrade for anyone who forgets to refill their glass (guilty).

This cider strikes a balance between bright apple flavor and refreshing acidity. It’s lightly effervescent and easy to drink. “I brought a pack of this [NA] cider on a ski trip. It was great to have these to grab after a day out exploring and boarding,” says health writer CJ Abellon. If you’re worried that you’ll be drinking a can of glorified apple juice, she says it’s not very sweet and feels light to drink. The brand has two NA ciders, Cosmic Crisp and Pacific Pineapple, which is made with apples and Costa Rican golden pineapples.

Transparent Labs Hydrate electrolyte powder combines ingredients like calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium and sweetens it with a touch of stevia to keep it palatable, not cloying. It’s third-party tested by Informed Choice to ensure you’re only getting what’s on the label (making it one of our favorite electrolyte powders). It helps replace what sweat and long days take out of you, which is especially useful when you’re relying more on workouts and less on wine. A tub contains 40 servings and it comes in 10 flavors, including Peach Mango, Strawberry, Lemon Lime, and Tropical Punch.

The Atlas Coffee Club World of Coffee Discovery Set offers an approachable alternative to alcohol that you can either bring along with you to a friend’s house or offer to guests in your own home. The set includes eight coffee samplers from around the world and is available for purchase as whole beans or fully ground. Each bag spotlights a different origin, aroma, and roast profile. Atlas also offers a subscription service that I’ve been using for the past two years, and I look forward to my monthly shipment. The artwork on the coffee bags alone is almost worth the price.

These pyramid-shaped tea sachets always feel luxurious and make great gifts. Tea Forte’s Tea Tasting Assortment comes in a festive reusable tea chest with 40 tea sachets (two of each) and a tea menu with a brief description of each. There are seven black teas, one oolong tea, five green teas, one white tea, and six caffeine-free herbal blends. The sachets are topped with a little leaf instead of a standard paper tag (adorable). These giftworthy teas make an excellent swap for wine without losing the ritual.

The built-in straw in this Owala FreeSip water bottle makes sipping genuinely easy, and the leak-proof design is fully commuter-proof — toss it in your tote or gym bag and go. Owala is one of our favorites for a reason: The playful colors, ergonomic shape, and clever flip-top lid make it surprisingly fun to hydrate throughout the day. And when Dry January has you swapping wine for water, this bottle turns “I guess I should drink more water,” into something you’ll actually remember (and enjoy) doing.