Stylish serves to cheer up Dry January

If you’ve had enough of festive booze, these marvellous mocktails and snazzy alternatives will enhance your alcohol-free experiences, says Sam Wylie-Harris

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ABSTAINING for a month, zebra striping - alternating between alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks - or simply taking a détour down sober street, Dry January doesn’t have to leave you feeling flat.

On the contrary, with the sober-curious movement gathering momentum and the beginning of the year signalling a fresh start - think a healthy lifestyle, balanced diet, and focus on wellbeing - it’s a no-brainer to cut back on the booze.

Here's how to get your nonalcoholic fix without compromising on ceremony or flavour...

WILD IDOL KENTISH 75

A fun take on the French 75 cocktail (made with champagne), switch out the French fizz for Wild Idol Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rose (£25.49 from £29.99, Wild Idol). Vibrant, fresh and aromatic, Kent's award-winning Balfour Winery is behind this stellar nonalcoholic sparkler which graces wine lists at several Michelin-starred restaurants.

Ingredients: 100ml Wild Idol Rose, 25ml Everleaf Forest Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, 15ml acacia honey syrup, 10ml lemon juice, lemon peel to garnish.

To make the syrup: Mix two parts acacia honey to one part warm water, stir until fully incorporated.