Fun and flirty mocktails for Dry January

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January 8, 2026

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Happy New Year! We're back with Where We're Eating Drinking. 

For those of you participating in the tradition of Dry January, we're sharing three Houston restaurants serving up some great mocktails in Houston. Because dinner can still be served with a great drink. 

Here's where to find mocktails made with everything from fresh juices to nonalcoholic spirits.

 

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#1 - Tiny Champions Why we love it: Mocktails are fun and flirty here, and the Italian-influenced food is even better. What to order: The Wicked Game, a spicy-salty sparkling lemonade. Pizza, quail, butter beans. Locations: East Downtown Dig in 🍹️️️️️

 

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#2 - Hamsa Why we love it: Mocktails are fruity and aromatic and pair perfectly with some skewers.  What to order: Mangos Tango (mango, habanero, pineapple, rosemary, lime) and skewers in any variety. Location: Rice Village Dig in 🍹️️

 

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#3 - Bludorn Why we love it: Fine dining can have mocktails, too, and Bludorn's are excellent. What to order: Dove's Nest (grapefruit, lime, Seedlip Garden, vanilla, chili) and Bissap (hibiscus, mint, makrut lime leaf, oleo-saccharum, hop soda). Dry-aged duck.  Location: Fourth Ward Dig in 🍹️️️

 

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Do you have mocktail suggestions? Hit reply and let us know. 

 

Sonia Garcia, Trending Food Reporter sonia.garcia@houstonchronicle.com

 

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