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Ways to do Dry January around Kansas City

Events, recipes, and products to help you celebrate sobriety in KC.

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Bistro Pomberry: Pomegranate juice, lime, soda, ginger beer + rhubarb bitters.

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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 sobrietywithout 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.

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.

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