Participating in Dry January? Try out these 5 mocktails

IMG 5225 1 edited — Happy Dry January to those who are participating! (Mallory Kimbrell / Hville Blast)

Ah, yes, the month of resolutions + new beginnings has come back around. If you decided to participate in Dry January this month, we’re here to support you during your thirty-one days alcohol-free!

Keep reading to learn where you can grab a mocktail or fun, non-alcoholic drink this month (or any month!) 👇

Condado Tacos

IMG 5198 edited — These are all things colorful + delish. (Mallory Kimbrell / Hville Blast)

Life hack!

Kill two birds with one stone at Condado Tacos by quenching your thirst with a mock-a-rita + feasting on their delectable craft tacos. Now, you’re both full + refreshed. You can make any of their margaritas into a mock-a-rita, plus they have five other mocktail options to choose from on the menu.

We tried:

🌵Cactus Juice | prickly pear, pineapple, ginger beer + lemon
🐉Dragon Fruit Habanero Mock-a-Rita | sweet dragonfruit + spicy habanero with a habanero sugar rim
🍊Tangerine Cardamom Mock-a-Rita | tangerine puree, ground cardamom + citrus

Fun fact: Each Condado Tacos location partners with community artists to celebrate creative expression. 🎨

Where: 401 Williams Ave SW Suite A, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours: Mon-Thurs + Sundays, 11AM-11PM | Fri-Sat, 11AM-12AM
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Prohibition

IMG 5272 edited — This drink gives such summer vibes. 🌅 (Mallory Kimbrell / Hville Blast)

Go back a century in time to experience a unique take on the 1920s. Snag a seat on the roof + overlook the Ballpark area or lounge downstairs with your mocktail of choice. No matter where you’re seated, you’re sure to feel like you entered a time machine at this spot.

Make any of their cocktails a mocktail or order off their mocktail menu!

We tried:

🍊Struggle Buggy | cranberry, fresh citrus + fall syrup

Where: 100 Moon Shot Dr Suite 120, Madison, AL 35758
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 10:30AM-10PM | Fri-Sat, 10:30AM-12AM | Sundays, 10:30AM-9PM
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Tupelo Honey

This mocktail is perfection. (Mallory Kimbrell / Hville Blast)

There’s no better place to grab brunch + a fun drink than Tupelo Honey. Immerse yourself in southern culture while enjoying one of their non-alcoholic drink choices.

We tried:

🐝‘Buzz Free’ Bee’s Knees | Lyre’s non-alcoholic pink london spirit, lemon + honey, served up with a lemon twist
Alternatively, you can make any of their mega-size mimosas a ‘mock’-mosa with Lyre’s Classico (a non-alcoholic sparkling wine alternative).

Where: 900 Mid City Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 11AM-9PM | Saturdays, 9AM-9PM | Sundays, 9AM-8PM
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Stella’s Elixir Lounge

IMG 5249 edited — Doesn’t this look divine?! (Mallory Kimbrell / Hville Blast)

Stella’s Elixir Lounge channels Hollywood’s golden age, serving classic cocktails with a modern + contemporary twist. The good news is, you can request a mocktail version of specialty mules + other fun drinks. When we stopped by, the bartender, Wes, suggested a mocktail he dubbed as ‘The Wes Special.’

While this drink would typically contain coconut tequila, this version of The Wes Special was all things fruity, coconutty + refreshing—just minus the tequila. The Tajin rim added an extra pinch of flavor, and I must say, this drink might be my go-to at Stella’s now.

We tried:

🤫The Wes Special: Coconut + pineapple with a Tajin rim

Where: 127 Holmes Ave NW Ste 202, Huntsville, AL 35801
Hours: Mon-Wed + Sundays, 3PM-12AM | Thurs-Sat, 3PM-2AM
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Bonus: Rocket Sips

IMG 4985 edited scaled — I’m a big fan of coconut, so I also recommend The Gulf. 🥥 (Mallory Kimbrell / Hville Blast)

Simply in search of a fun drink rather than mocktail to sip this month? Look no further.

Rocket Sips recently opened in Huntsville, bringing with it a myriad of delicious, vibrant Alabama-themed dirty soda concoctions that may leave you feeling like the next star on Hulu’s hit reality show ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.’

Our recs:

🙏Eggbeater Jesus | Sprite, fresh lemon, fresh lime + lemonade
⛈️Was that Thunder? | Coke, cranberry, vanilla + fresh lime
👽Area 51 | A secret dirty soda concoction that’s never the same twice

Where: 8415 Whitesburg Dr B, Huntsville, AL 35802
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 7AM-8PM | Fridays, 7AM-9PM | Saturdays, 9AM-9PM | Closed on Sundays
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Check out five other places to get a mocktail here!

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