Sober January: Herbal and Tea-Infused Mocktails to Meet Your 2025 Health Goals
As the new year begins, many of us are looking to reset and recharge. Sober January is the perfect opportunity to embrace mindful drinking while exploring creative, health-conscious alternatives to traditional cocktails. Herbal and tea-infused mocktails are not only packed with flavor but also offer wellness benefits that support your 2025 health goals.
Here’s a guide to crafting delicious herbal and tea-based mocktails that nourish the body and delight the senses.
Why Herbal and Tea-Infused Mocktails?
Flavorful and Versatile: Herbs and teas bring unique, complex flavors to drinks without the need for added sugar or artificial ingredients.
Wellness Benefits: Many herbs and teas have calming, energizing, or immune-boosting properties.
Mindful Sipping: These mocktails provide the same elevated drinking experience as cocktails, without the alcohol.
1. Chamomile Citrus Spritzer
Chamomile tea’s soothing properties make this a perfect evening mocktail. The addition of citrus brightens the drink and provides a dose of vitamin C.
Ingredients:
2 oz chamomile tea (brewed and chilled)
1 oz fresh orange juice
0.5 oz honey syrup (optional)
Soda water
Orange wheel and chamomile flowers for garnish
Instructions:
Combine chamomile tea, orange juice, and honey syrup in a shaker with ice.
Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top with soda water and garnish with an orange wheel and chamomile flowers.
2. Matcha Mint Cooler
Matcha’s energizing and antioxidant-rich properties make it a fantastic base for a refreshing mocktail. Paired with mint, this drink is vibrant and invigorating.
Ingredients:
1 tsp matcha powder
2 oz water (hot but not boiling)
1 oz lime juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
Fresh mint leaves
Soda water
Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions:
Whisk matcha powder with hot water until fully dissolved. Let cool.
Muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of a shaker.
Add matcha, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake with ice.
Strain into a glass filled with ice, top with soda water, and garnish with a mint sprig.
3. Hibiscus Ginger Fizz
Hibiscus tea’s tart and floral notes pair beautifully with the spicy warmth of ginger. This vibrant pink mocktail is as visually stunning as it is delicious.
Ingredients:
2 oz hibiscus tea (brewed and chilled)
1 oz ginger syrup (recipe below)
0.5 oz lime juice
Soda water
Lime wheel and edible flower for garnish
Instructions:
Combine hibiscus tea, ginger syrup, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.
Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top with soda water and garnish with a lime wheel and an edible flower.
Ginger Syrup: Simmer 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 1/2 cup sliced ginger for 10 minutes. Strain and cool.
4. Rosemary Green Tea Sparkler
Green tea’s earthy flavor is enhanced by rosemary’s aromatic, pine-like notes. This mocktail is crisp, refreshing, and packed with antioxidants.
Ingredients:
2 oz green tea (brewed and chilled)
1 oz rosemary simple syrup (recipe below)
0.5 oz lemon juice
Soda water
Lemon twist and rosemary sprig for garnish
Instructions:
Combine green tea, rosemary syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top with soda water and garnish with a lemon twist and rosemary sprig.
Rosemary Syrup: Simmer 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 3 rosemary sprigs for 10 minutes. Strain and cool.
5. Lavender Blueberry Tonic
Lavender’s calming properties pair perfectly with the tart sweetness of blueberries in this elegant mocktail.
Ingredients:
1 oz blueberry puree (blend fresh or frozen blueberries with a splash of water)
0.5 oz lavender syrup (recipe below)
1 oz lemon juice
Tonic water
Blueberries and lavender sprig for garnish
Instructions:
Combine blueberry puree, lavender syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice.
Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top with tonic water and garnish with blueberries and a lavender sprig.
Lavender Syrup: Simmer 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 2 tbsp dried lavender for 10 minutes. Strain and cool.
Visit Bar 27 at Sweetbriar for Sober January Mocktails
If you’re inspired by these recipes but prefer to let the professionals handle the mixing, head to Bar 27 at Sweetbriar in NYC’s Flatiron District. Their Low to No Mocktail Menu offers a range of creative herbal and tea-based drinks that are as satisfying as their spirited counterparts.
Stay tuned for upcoming Sober January events at Sweetbriar, where you can explore more mindful drinking options and discover tips for crafting wellness-inspired drinks at home.
Cheers to Wellness and Flavor
This Sober January, embrace the art of mindful sipping with herbal and tea-infused mocktails that nourish your body and delight your palate. Whether you’re trying these recipes at home or exploring the offerings at Bar 27, these drinks are proof that you don’t need alcohol to enjoy a sophisticated beverage.
Here’s to a healthier, happier 2025—one sip at a time.
