December 6, 2024
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From spirit-free spritzes to mint-infused mojitos, we’ve rounded up the best mocktails in Atlanta for Dry January.
Bacchanalia
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1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. NW, Ste. 1 / Website
This chic New American spot is renowned for its luxe, seasonally evolving four-course tasting menu and expertly selected beverage pairings. Bacchanalia’s cocktail program encompasses spirit-free highlights like the tangy Cherry Picked with Free Spirits tequila, cherry flavoring, Thai basil and lime and the tropical PI-NA Colada, a flavorful blend of Seedlip Spice, pineapple, coconut and summer berry bitters.
Brassica
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Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead, 3376 Peachtree St. NE / Website
The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead’s brasserie-style flagship eatery is a top pick for crave-worthy cocktails and mouthwatering culinary creations (think cast iron steak frites and Georgia beer-braised osso bucco). Restaurant-goers can pair their meal with expertly crafted mocktails like the well-balanced Pineapple Raspberry Sunset, made with pineapple, raspberry, orange, bubbles, and the Hummingbird, a decadent mix of coconut, matcha tea and lime.
Bar Margot
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Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, 75 14th St. NE / Website
Nestled within the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, Bar Margot is known for its wide-ranging culinary program, swanky atmosphere and award-winning craft cocktail program, led by head bartender Nick Middlebrooks. Level up your visit with the spot’s Fever Tree sparkling water-infused spirit-free selections like the Lil’ Coltrane with smoked guava and rosemary and the Cheerleader, made with pomegranate, ginger and lemon.
Epicurean
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1117 W. Peachtree St. NW / Website
The Epicurean Atlanta is toasting to Dry January with a lineup of zero-proof pours and events, plus winter vibes, homemade hot chocolate and a prix fixe menu at the Epicurean Igloo Experience at Reverence through Feb. 15. Guests can visit The Office Bar to sip alcohol-free distilled spirits and artisanal drinks curated by Beverage Manager Brian White. Additionally, they can partake in the hotel’s World of Water rare tasting event on Jan. 9, featuring rare water from around the world with Certified Water Sommelier Christine Hilgert and Source to Bottle CEO Oliver Merino, accompanied by a personal meat and charcuterie plate. Guests can also join for the two-hour Coffee Connoisseur experience on Jan. 25, hosted by master coffee roaster Ulli Winckler, or partake in the Jan. 31 Vision Board Workshop to map out their goals while enjoying a welcome beverage and light bites.
Rumi’s Kitchen
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1175 Peachtree St. NE; 6112 Roswell Road / Website
Contemporary eatery Rumi’s Kitchen brings Persian cuisine to the Atlanta community with authentic dishes like savory kabobs, scallop ghalieh, hummus plates, fattoush salad and more. The restaurant also serves an array of tempting spirit-free cocktails like AH’s Mojito (lime, oleo, mint, rosewater and soda) and the Aperol spritz-inspired Spritz ‘n Giggles (Giffard Aperitif, Leitz NA Sparkling Reisling, grapefruit and soda).
Lyla Lila
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693 Peachtree St. NE, Unit 118 / Website
Located in Midtown, this Southern European eatery takes fine dining to the next level with tempting fares like squid ink spaghetti, wagyu beef-black truffle ravioli, tuna crudo and more. Elevate your meal even further with the spot’s broad assortment of nonalcoholic cocktails, which include the Eight Line Poem with ginger, sherry vinegar, lime oleo and orange, and the Phantom Mood with spiced oolong, vanilla, lemon and angostura bitters.
Yeppa & Co.
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306 Buckhead Ave. NE / Website
Upscale Italian dining establishment Yeppa & Co. is a must-visit spot for pasta, small plates and pizza, with a well-endowed beverage program to boot. Visitors can pair favorites like Salame Picante focaccia pizza and pesto rigatoni pasta with spirit-free specialties such as the Niente di Spritz (Florale NA aperitivo, passion fruit and lemon) and the Perdigiorno NA Mojito (giffard coconut, lime, mint and soda).
Vesper
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924 Garrett St., Ste D / Website
Whether you’re craving tasty American-style tapas or flavorful spirit-free cocktails, this buzzy neighborhood tapas bar has got you covered. The spot serves everything from seared tuna tataki to pulled pork to chicken street tacos, accompanied by a hefty selection of beverage pairings. Try crowd-pleasers like the Ritual zero-proof rum-infused Not so Stormy with lime juice and Fever-Tree ginger beer and the Slo Gin Fizz, crafted with Ritual zero-proof gin, lemon juice, prickly pear, optional egg whites and soda water and garnished with a lemon peel.
See also: 10 Of The Best Bars in Atlanta
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