The Best Places to Enjoy Dry January in Central Florida

Dry January doesn’t have to mean sacrificing fun and flavor. Central Florida offers a plethora of spots to enjoy creative, refreshing, and alcohol-free beverages. From Disney Springs to Sanford, here are the top places to sip on delicious mocktails this month.

Terralina Crafted Italian

Location: 1650 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Terralina in Disney Springs is celebrating Wellness Month with a selection of $8 mocktails that combine sophistication with delightful flavors. Perfect for pairing with Italian-inspired dishes, these options are sure to please:

• Passion Fruit No-Jito: A zesty mix of passion fruit, lime, mint, and simple syrup.
• Sunlight on the Riviera: A tropical medley of orange, pineapple, passion fruit, and grapefruit juices.
• Terralina Lemonade: Choose from strawberry, passionfruit, or peach for a fruity twist.

Paddlefish

Location: 1670 Buena Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32830

Another Disney Springs gem, Paddlefish, is shaking up mocktails for $8 in honor of Wellness Month. Enjoy these refreshing concoctions on their rooftop deck overlooking the water:

• Strawberry Basil Lemonade: Fresh strawberries, basil, lemonade, and Sprite create a harmonious balance of sweet and tart.
• Cucumber Sipper: A light and hydrating blend of cucumber, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and lemonade.

Chroma Modern Kitchen and Bar

Location: 6967 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827

Chroma Modern Kitchen and Bar offers a selection of zero-proof cocktails that are as stylish as they are flavorful:

• New Year, New Spritz: A bubbly mix of ritual tequila alternative, cucumber, mint, lime, and sparkling cava.
• Spice Trade Tonic: A bold combination of ritual gin alternatives, turmeric, black pepper, and grapefruit.
• Ginger Thyme Fizz: A warming fusion of spicy ginger, honey, lemon, and thyme.

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

Locations:

• Lake Nona Area: 13052 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, FL 32832
• Flamingo Crossings/Horizon West: 152 Sugar Belle Dr, Unit C, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill brings vibrant, refreshing zero-proof cocktails to Dry January with these delicious options:

• Tree of Life ($8): Cucumber, mint lavender syrup, and artisanal tonic.
• Desert Rose ($8): Hibiscus agave, lemon, rose water, and soda.
• Nimbu Soda ($8): Lime, agave, soda, and black lava salt.
• Agua Frescas ($7) (includes free refills):
  • Coconut Horchata: A blend of rice, vanilla, cinnamon, coconut water, and coconut milk.
  • LIME-ade: Fresh lime, water, and agave.
  • Watermelon-Hibiscus: Watermelon, house-made hibiscus-agave syrup, lime juice, and water.
  • Cucumber-Mint: Cucumbers, mint, lime juice, agave, and water.

For additional details, visit limefreshmexicangrill.com.

Sixty Vines

Location: 7760 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819

Sixty Vines is catering to Dry January with non-alcoholic wines and craft mocktails. Their sophisticated options include:

• Non-Alcoholic Wines:
  • OddBird ‘GSM’ red blend
  • OddBird ‘Presence’ white blend
  • ‘Missing Thorn’ sparkling rosé
• Mocktails:
  • Bright Side: Blood orange juice, Jack Rudy tonic syrup, lemon, and Fever-Tree club soda.
  • Garden Spritz: Seedlip Garden 108, honey, lime, mint, and Fever-Tree ginger ale.

Taverna Opa Orlando and Kavas Tacos + Tequila

Location: Pointe Orlando

Both Taverna Opa and Kavas Tacos + Tequila are featuring $8 mocktails with bold, creative flavors:

• Taverna Opa Orlando:
  • Baklava Espresso Martini Mocktail: Milk, baklava syrup, cinnamon, espresso.
  • Lemon Basil Faux-jito: Sprite, simple syrup, mint, basil, and lemon.
• Kavas Tacos + Tequila:
  • Fresa Fresca: Topo Chico, strawberry puree, grapefruit soda, lime juice, and Tajín.
  • Sun-Kissed “Mule”: Ginger beer, mango puree, lime juice, agave, and Tajín.

West End Trading Co.

Location: 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771

West End Trading Co. has embraced the Cali Sober movement with a diverse menu of mocktails, THC-infused drinks, and non-alcoholic beers. This spot is perfect for trying something new and keeping your vibe alcohol-free.

Gnarly Barley

Location: 1407 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804

If Dry January feels daunting, why not try “Damp January” at Gnarly Barley in Ivanhoe Village? Their special mocktails and non-alcoholic beers allow you to ease into the month with plenty of flavor and fun.

Wrap-Up

Whether you’re fully embracing Dry January or simply looking to cut back, Central Florida’s vibrant mocktail and non-alcoholic scene offers something for everyone. These spots are perfect for enjoying delicious drinks while sticking to your wellness goals. So, grab some friends and toast to a refreshing start to the year!