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All the Fort Worth restaurants and bars doing Dry January mocktails
The Usual was ahead of the mocktail crowd.
Staying sober may sound like a daunting task, but it's become an increasingly popular trend, especially during January, when it serves as a reset after the end-of-the-year festivities and parties. More and more establishments are getting on board with fun and spectacular mocktails that have all the care and complex flavors of a cocktail but without the booze.
Here's our list of all the places to try out Dry January across Fort Worth:
Bar Dryce
Hotel bar near Dickies Arena has entire menu of dry cocktails including the Cardamom Fizz, made with Ghia aperitif, yucca syrup, lime, and sparkling water; The Remix, made with guava paprika syrup, smoked chili bitters, ginger beer, and candied chili mango; and the effervescent Refresh & Repeat, made with sparkling water, lime, and grapefruit ice cubes.
Don Artemio
Upscale authentic Mexican restaurant on West 7th Street has a menu of fine zero-proof cocktails available year-round. Highlights include the Fresca with cucumber, orange, lime, agave, jalapeño, and sparkling mineral water; and the El Jarrito, another sparkling water drink with grapefruit, lime, tamarind chipotle, and guajillo.
Fish City Grill
Seafood chain has three mocktails: rum-free Nojito, with mint, lime juice, blood orange, & sparkling water; Punchline with hibiscus tea, pineapple juice, lemon juice, & passion fruit; and Sparkling Colada, featuring piña with pineapple juice, coconut, & sparkling water. Drinks are $9. Available at all eight Dallas locations, starting January 7.
HG Sply Co. - Alliance
Recently opened restaurant in Fort Worth has seven zero-proof options, including Finish Line with watermelon, coconut, & lime; Pina Colorita with coconut water, orange juice, pineapple, lime, & turbinado; and #beetbeer with beet, strawberry, citrus, turbinado, & Topo Chico. Drinks are $7-$9.
Little Woodrow's
Fort Worth bar has launched three mocktails including Cucumber Crush, a sweet and spicy limeade; Faux Loma, a blend of guava, fresh lime juice, and sparkling grapefruit soda with a spicy rim; and Cherried Away with a mix of black cherry, vanilla, lime, salt and cola. Drinks are $7.
Panther City BBQ
Michelin-recommended Fort Worth barbecue spot has a selection of zero proof beers, including Dos Equis Lime and Salt, Shiner Rodeo, Budweiser Zero, and Corona Non-Alcoholic. Priced at $5.
Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
Piano bar has several mocktails including non-alcoholic Pete's Colada; Mango-Nada-rita with mango syrup, orange juice, lime juice, & YellowBird Habanero; Prickly Pear Mule with prickly pear syrup, lime juice, & Owen’s ginger beer in a pink sugar rimmed glass; and Not Smashed to Peaches, featuring peach syrup, OJ, lemon juice, & Topo Chico. Available at Frisco and Sundance Square.
Postino
Wine bar with Addison and Southlake locations has five zero-proof cocktails: the Glow-Up with cucumber, mint, lime, & ginger beer; the Mockingbird with pineapple, Italian orange, & toasted almond bitters; and Unfashioned, with honey, bitters, and amaro. Drinks are $9-$11.
Twin Peaks
Lodge-themed sports bar is serving alcohol-free Heineken 0.0. Prices vary between $3.50–$6 depending on location. Available throughout January at all Dallas and Fort Worth locations.
The Usual
Craft cocktail bar was a leader in the zero-proof scene, serving non-alcoholic gin, rum, sparkling wine, and beer. Mocktails include La Curandera, a cocktail made with Lyre’s Spiced Cane (a non-alcoholic spiced rum), Earl Grey tea, lemon, orgeat syrup, smoked sea salt, and rosemary; and the Great Obsession with Lyre's London Dry, Lemon, Earl Grey, and NA IPA.
