Dry January doesn’t mean you have to skip the social scene. Across the city of Philly, bars, restaurants and cafes are getting creative with offering zero-proof cocktails that deliver all the flavor and fun, without the alcohol. From cozy winter sips and fruit-forward refreshers, you can find thoughtfully crafted mocktails that prove you don’t need a buzz to enjoy a great drink. Whether you’re committing to Dry January or just simply looking to cut back, here’s where you can find the best mocktails in Philadelphia this month.

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2031 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA | https://www.vernickphilly.com/

Vernick Philadelphia, although known for their specialty cocktails, they also offer non-alcoholic drinks such as their grapefruit & elderflower (grapefruit, lemon, tonic and rosemary) and ginger lime soda (spicy ginger syrup, lime and sparkling water).

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800 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA | https://www.irwinsupstairs.com/

Irwin’s offers a non-alcoholic mocktail called the Frutta Musa – consisting of seedlip, pear and date syrup, club soda and lemon.

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700 S. 20th Street, 4631 Baltimore Ave, 2401 E. Norris Street, Philadelphia | https://locopez.com/

Loco Pez offers delicious alcohol-free beverages including the Tribute to the Gods – cucumber cilantro agua fresca and seltzer, Sting Ray – aqua de Jamaica, juniper, lemon and seltzer, Gold Rush – black tea concentrate, horchata, turmeric honey syurp, and Fire Dragon – ritual non-alcoholic tequila, lime, simple syrup, and fresh serrano chiles.