The new year heralds new resolutions, and for some, Dry January. The movement’s goal? Cut out alcohol for a month (and researchers suggest health benefits far exceed 31 days).
Kansas City has lots of fun ways to celebrate sobriety — without being a buzzkill.
Dry January events in KC
Mocktail Class | misc., 1447 Gentry St., NKC | Today, Jan. 11 | 7-9 p.m. | $32 | Concoct virgin creations at a bar known for its cocktail flights.
Dry Vibes Weekend | Friday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 15 | Times + locations vary | $25-$111 | Join the Gem Bar + SipSteady for drinks, networking, demos, and a local market.
Alcohol-free drinks
In addition to our mocktails story, here are a few more spots to start sipping.
- Blue Bird Cafe (Try the Bistro Pomberry)
- Brick River Cider Co. (Apple soda = yummm)
- Cliff’s Taphouse (Plus, NA beers)
Looking for a way to make your own? KC’s City Lifestyle has three recipes, and the Six & Main shop has dry drink products that support small businesses.
