If you are skipping booze this month, Houston has you covered.
From high-end steakhouses and ramen bars to neighborhood spots and hotel lounges, local menus are packed with thoughtful mocktails, zero-proof beers and low-ABV “free spirit” options designed for Dry January and beyond.
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Good God, Nadine’s: Starting in January, Good God, Nadine’s will roll out a $12 zero-proof mocktail lineup made with ZoZo Fresh cold-pressed juices, built to be anti-inflammatory, energizing and refreshing. Options include Obsidian with Charcoal Kickoff, strawberry and lemon; Golden Hour with Tropical Storm, beet and ginger beer; Elder Red with elderberry, chamomile, lavender, lemon, ginger, mint, thyme tincture and Seedlip; and Nightcap with cacao nut milk, cold brew, cardamom and shaved chocolate.
Traveler’s Table: Traveler’s Table kicks off Jan. 1 with a globetrotting mocktail menu, including the Free-Spirited Flight of three spirit-free drinks: Freelance Journalist with Ritual gin alternative, tonic, lime and cucumber, A Shady Place for Sunny People with Ritual rum alternative, tropical fruit and coconut cream, and The Quiet Life with Ritual tequila alternative, pineapple and chili salt. Other no-proof options include La Vida Tranquila with hibiscus and Ritual tequila alternative and To Have and Have Not with Ritual rum alternative, passion fruit, mango and mint.
The Union Kitchen: The Union Kitchen keeps Dry January fun and affordable with a full lineup of $6 zero-proof mocktails at all Houston-area locations. Options include Ginger Apple Fizz with ginger ale, apple juice and cinnamon syrup; Berry Cilantro Limeade with blueberry, blackberry, lime, rich syrup and Sprite; Dreamsicle with orange soda and French vanilla cold foam; Passion Topo with passion fruit purée, lime, Topo Chico and Tajín; and Grapefruit Spritz with grapefruit juice, rich syrup, soda water, rosemary and thyme.
Azumi: Azumi in River Oaks District brings its Japanese-inspired bar style to Dry January with two elevated zero-proof cocktails. Matcha Colada combines matcha, coconut, pineapple and lime for a tropical-meets-tea twist, while Boketto mixes Seedlip Garden, jasmine green tea, cucumber and yuzu for a bright, botanical sip. Azumi is located at 4444 Westheimer Road, Suite G-130, Houston.
Zanti Cucina Italiana: Zanti is kicking off Dry January with La Mora di Zanti, a $15 zero-proof special made with Seedlip Garden, fresh mint, lemon juice and lavender hibiscus blackberry syrup, topped with soda. The regular spirit-free menu sticks around too, with options like Berry Brezza (Seedlip Garden, raspberries, lemon and soda), Marg No Rita (Seedlip Spice, orange and lime, muddled jalapeño, agave), Panoma (Seedlip Spice, muddled grapefruit, agave, club soda, salt) and Tiki Good (Seedlip Notas de Agave, orange juice, orgeat and lime). Zanti Cucina Italiana is located at 1958 West Gray Street, Suite 101, Houston.
Kazzan Ramen & Bar: Kazzan Ramen & Bar now pours Asahi Super Dry 0.0%, a non-alcoholic version of the classic lager that keeps the same crisp, clean finish for Dry January drinkers. The zero-proof lineup also includes a $6 Yuzu Green Tea Mocktail that is bright, citrusy and refreshing alongside a bowl of ramen. Kazzan Ramen & Bar is located at 191 Heights Boulevard, Houston.
Hamsa: Hamsa welcomes 2026 with light, flavorful zero-proof options that pair well with its modern Mediterranean menu. Mocktails include Tea Time with yerba mate, plum, lemon and ginger beer; Strawberries in Paradise with strawberry, lemon, grapefruit, mint and Topo Chico; Put Your Cukes Up with basil, shishito, cucumber, pink peppercorns, lime and Topo Chico; and When Mangos Tango with mango, habanero, pineapple, rosemary and lime. Hamsa is located at 5555 Morningside Drive, Suite 100, Houston.
Landry’s Seafood House: Landry’s leans into Dry January with its Dry Spell menu, which ranges from low-proof sips to classic mocktails. Adults can try Caramel Apple A Day with Clean Co Apple Vodka Alternative, Reàl Apple Purée, Monin Caramel, fresh lime and Fre alcohol-free sparkling brut, or Straight Nojito with Clean Co Rum Alternative, fresh mint and lime and Owen’s Sparkling Cucumber Mint.
Moon: Floating above Post Oak Boulevard, Moon is giving Dry January some shine with $10 zero-proof drinks built for real flavor, not filler, including the Verjuice (red verjus and Three Cents grapefruit soda), Rice & Shine (toasted rice, pineapple, lapsang, warming spices), Laguna (garam masala, coconut water, cacao nibs) and Familiar Tides, a salted pineapple-and-lime riff on a margarita with cilantro salt foam. Moon is located at 1800 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite. 6110, 2nd floor, Houston.
HiFi at The Finn: HiFi at The Finn’s Dry January lineup swaps booze for bold flavors, with zero-proof cocktails that keep the edge. Tang, Tang, Taaang mixes Cut Above Tequila, lime oleo, agave and house-made tangerine soda, while Kiwi No. 0 stays bright with fresh kiwi, citrus and crushed ice. For something moodier, No Speed Limit layers Pathfinder Hemp & Root and Cut Above Whiskey with black cherry and coffee, and Pine the Time Away goes tropical with pineapple, ginger, agave, lime and No Sec liqueur. HiFi at The Finn is located at 712 Main Street, Houston.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille: Perry’s leans into Dry January with new Free-Spirited Cocktails at Bar 79®, made with fresh-pressed citrus, zero-proof spirits and bold flavors. Options include the Faux-Loma (traditional or spicy), a Paloma-style mix with Almave Blanco and ruby red grapefruit soda, and the Clean Kick, a Mule-inspired combo with Seedlip Spice 94 and blood orange. They join Perry’s Signature Shaken Sodas, the Raspberry Cucu-Cooler and Pineapple Ginger Ale, creating four polished, booze-free pairings to enjoy alongside Perry’s classics. The Dry January lineup runs now through Jan. 31, with mocktails available year-round at Perry’s locations nationwide.
Truluck’s: Truluck’s makes Dry January feel like a reward with a polished zero-proof lineup. Try the Berry Patch (strawberry, almond, fresh lime and sparkling coconut), the Blackberry Bramble (blackberry, a touch of habanero and soda water), the tiki-leaning Hibiscus Fresca (hibiscus, spiced orange, almond and citrus) or the bubbly Pure Spritz with non-alcoholic sparkling wine and Ritual Aperitif. Truluck’s is located at 5350 Westheimer Road, Houston.
Nobu Houston: Nobu Houston is debuting a mocktail menu with bold flavors, house-made syrups and polished, spirit-free drinks that make skipping alcohol feel anything but boring.
Guard & Grace: Guard & Grace Houston is rolling out a zero-proof lineup that skips the basics in favor of fresh ingredients, thoughtful flavor pairings and the same craft approach as its cocktail list.
Traveler’s Cart: Traveler’s Cart brings a global spin to Dry January with two tropical-leaning zero-proof cocktails. Prickly By Nature mixes Ritual tequila alternative, prickly pear syrup, lemon juice and soda, while the Free-Spirited Cuban combines Ritual rum alternative, passion fruit, mango, mint, lime juice and soda. Traveler’s Cart is located at 1401 Montrose Boulevard, Houston
Monkey’s Tail: Monkey’s Tail keeps things playful for Dry January with a stacked list of non-alcoholic cocktails that drink like the real thing. Options include the Tropi-Carajillo with espresso and pineapple, Viva Maracuya with passion fruit, mango and tiki spices, Lyre’s G&T, the Penichill’n with Lyre’s Highland Malt, salted honey and ginger, the Pick-Piña with pineapple, chamoy and dill pickle brine, and the Chango House Soda with green apple, lime leaf and lemongrass. Monkey’s Tail is located at 5802 Fulton Street, Houston.
Blue Claw Houston: Blue Claw Houston is introducing a refreshing Dry January selection with coastal-inspired, zero-proof creations that pair neatly with its seafood-focused menu.
Logan’s Roadhouse: Logan’s Roadhouse is jumping into Dry January with two non-alcoholic drink collections that don’t skimp on flavor. Saddled Up Sips covers Vanilla Coke, Coco Crush, Strawberry Cloud and Hawaiian Bliss, while the Bull Riders lineup brings energy-boosted options like Strawberry Rush and Hawaiian Whip.
Twin Peaks: Dry January at The Lodge runs Jan. 1–31 at participating locations, with Twin Peaks spotlighting Heineken 0.0 for guests who want the beer experience without the alcohol.
Latuli: Latuli leans into Dry January with two bright zero-proof cocktails. Spring Saddle mixes Ritual zero-proof tequila with strawberry chamomile, lemon, lime and soda, while Ginger Spur blends Ritual zero-proof tequila, ginger simple, fresh orange juice and ginger beer for a citrusy kick. Latuli is located at 8900 Gaylord Drive, Houston.
Morton’s The Steakhouse: Morton’s Free Spirits menu is built for Dry January guests who still want a classic steakhouse feel. Highlights include Orchard Season, made with apple, pineapple, cranberry, lemon and Fever-Tree Ginger Ale, and Lavender Field, with lavender, pineapple and Fever-Tree Sparkling Sicilian Lemonade. Zero-proof spirit picks for guests 21 and older include Margarita Zero, a citrus blend of Almave Ambar, pineapple and lime, and the Strawberry Nogroni with The Pathfinder, strawberry, lemon and mint.
Mastro’s Steakhouse: Mastro’s keeps Dry January lively with two spirit-free cocktails. No Side Sipping mixes Lyre’s Dry London Spirit with WithCo Ginger Mule, simple syrup, lime, mint, cucumber, a mint sprig and candied ginger. You Mango Me Hot! combines Lyre’s Àgave Blanco Spirit, Monin mango puree, lime and Scrappy’s Firewater tincture, finished with a lime wheel and chili threads.
Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge: Jethro’s brings full cocktail bar vibes without the booze, with four easy-drinking mocktails on the menu. Options include Watermelon Fresca with Cut Above Agave, lime, agave and watermelon juice, Peach Blossom with peach purée and lemon, 9 out of 10 with strawberry purée, orgeat and lime, and Botanical Crown with Empress 0.0, lemon, honey and Topo Chico. Jethro’s is located at 95 Tuam Street, Suite 102, Houston.
McCormick & Schmick’s: McCormick & Schmick’s wraps up Dry January with calming, polished alcohol-free cocktails. Apple of My Eye combines Pallini Limonzero, Reàl Apple Purée and Fre alcohol-free sparkling brut, while Zen blends Fluère Smoked Agave Spirit, Reàl Passion Fruit Purée, chamomile tea and Owen’s sparkling margarita for a botanical, bubbly sip.
Hungry’s: All three Hungry’s locations make Dry January easy with two refreshing zero-proof picks. Spa Water blends cucumber, mint, lime, lemonade and sparkling water, while the Strawberry Mint Spritz mixes strawberries, mint, lemon, strawberry lemonade and soda. It is an especially handy stop at the new bar at Hungry’s Rice Village for a mocktail between holiday returns or post-shopping brunch. You can find Hungry’s on Memorial Drive, Rice Village and Woodway in Houston.
Hotel ZaZa Memorial City – Tipping Point Restaurant & Terrace: Tipping Point keeps things festive for Dry January with two non-alcoholic options that work from brunch through dinner. The Blueberry Gin Sour mixes Ritual Gin with blueberries, simple syrup, egg white and bitters, while the Zero Proof Margarita uses Ritual Tequila, lime juice, agave nectar and an orange slice. Hotel ZaZa Memorial City is located at 9787 Katy Freeway, Houston.
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse: Del Frisco’s Houston locations keep Dry January covered with Free-Spirited cocktails available year-round, built with zero-proof spirits and fresh ingredients. Options include the Esprit De La Rose with Ritual Zero Proof Gin, rose syrup, fresh lemon juice and Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic; the Watermelon Mint Cooler with Ritual Zero Proof Rum, fresh lime juice, mint, cucumber and watermelon syrup; and the Spicy “Margarita” with Ritual Zero Proof Tequila, fresh lime juice, mango-habanero barmalade and agave syrup.