Dry January usually brings forth a slew of non-alcoholic beers and wines to enjoy while taking a break from imbibing. Brands have become particularly good at creating a beverage that offers a similar flavor profile. But if we’re being totally honest, mocktails have always been a stellar choice for alcohol-free drinks.

Brightly colored and loaded with flavor, mocktails can be a delicious alternative to your favorite cocktail. Sure, they won’t replace your beloved dirty martinis, but there are a number of classic cocktails that can be prepared— not to mention just as satisfying— without alcohol.

If you’re ready to make the leap from Shirley Temples to something a little more grown-up, we’ve got you covered. Ahead, find the best mocktail recipes to keep on hand for Dry January and beyond.

Spicy Margarita Mocktail

Ingredients

•  Juice from 1 lime
• 2 ounces jalapeño honey simple syrup
• 2 ounces fresh orange juice
• 4 ounces grapefruit-flavored sparkling water
• Lime wedges, jalapeño slices, salt or tajin rim for garnish

Instructions

1. Add lime juice, jalapeño simple syrup, orange juice, and grapefruit juice to a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake until well mixed and chilled.
3. Rim the glass with salt or Tajin.
4. Strain mixture into glass.
5. Top with grapefruit sparkling water.
6. Garnish with lime wedge and/or jalapeño slices and enjoy.

Mojito Mocktail

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• Fresh mint leaves
• 4 wedges of lime
• 1/2 cup club soda

Instructions

1. Add mint leave and 1 lime wedge to glass then muddle until crushed.
2. Add 2 lime wedges and sugar to mixture and continue to muddle.
3. Fill glass with ice.
4. Top with club soda.
5. Garnish with mint leaves and last lime wedge.

Tom Collins

Ingredients

• 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1/2  ounce simple syrup
• 2 – 3 ounces club soda
• Lemon slice for garnish

Instructions

1. Add lemon juice and simple syrup to glass with ice and stir until well mixed.
2. Add more ice to the glass until filled.
3. Top with club soda.
4. Garnish with lemon slice and enjoy.

Moscow Mule Mocktail

Ingredients 

• Juice from 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon simple syrup
• 1/4 cup club soda
• 3-4 mint leaves
• 3/4 cup Ginger Beer
• Crushed ice
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

1. Add lime juice, simple syrup, and club soda to a copper mug.
2. Add mint leaves.
3. Fill cup halfway with crushed ice.
4. Fill with ginger beer.
5. Garnish with remaining mint leaves and lime wedge, and enjoy.

Grapefruit Paloma Mocktail

Ingredients

• 2 ounces grapefruit juice
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1/2 ounce  maple syrup
• Sparkling water
• Sliced limes and grapefruit for garnish

Instructions

1. Add grapefruit juice, lime juice, and maple syrup to a glass and stir until well mixed.
2. Fill glass with ice.
3. Top of the glass with sparkling water, stir to combine.
4. Garnish with slices of lime and fresh grapefruit and enjoy.