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Local mocktails + non-alcoholic drinks in Charlotte

This list of sober sips may have you sipping mocktails all year long around the Queen City.

Three colorful drinks garnished with smoked citrus on a wooden table.

Paco’s Tacos & Tequila create zero-proof sips using Cut Above Zero Proof spirits.

Photo via Paco’s Tacos & Tequila

If you’re participating in Dry January — a campaign encouraging individuals to go alcohol free all-month long — we’re sharing 15 spots in town where you can enjoy a non-alcoholic drink.

Billy Sunday

Order the seasonal mocktail or consider a variation on classic menu items like the Nice Pear, Donut Forget About Me, or Later Mater.

Pro tip: This month, Billy’s is offering half-price mocktails during Mocktail Happy Hour Monday-Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Supperland

This Plaza Midwood favorite has a permanent non-alcoholic menu. You can try one of three mocktails on the menu.

Little Mama’s + Mama Ricotta’s

Sip on the seasonal Basil Hibiscus Spritz or try one of three non-alcoholic cocktails like the Fiamma Rosa or an Espresso Martini.

Ever Andalo

This Italian-inspired favorite in NoDa offers a year-round sprit-free cocktail menu, including a Spirit Free Spritz and View from the Top.

Paco’s Tacos & Tequila

Enjoy your choice of three craft mocktails + non-alcoholic takes on classic cocktails, like the Nada Paloma or Queen City Fruit Punch.

Haberdish

In addition to offering spirit-free cocktails, this NoDa staple also serves cannabis cocktails (which are still spirit-free).

Roots Cafe

Early birds can start their morning with a Chai New Fashioned before creating a custom non-alcoholic cocktail using your favorite flavors over dinner.

Spindle Bar

The bar inside Optimist Hall is offering a N/A take on three of its cocktails — Flower Child, Ring Toss, and Maleficent Fairy.

A line of seven beverages, ranging in colors and glass sizes.

The non-alcoholic beverages at Restaurant Constance are made in-house to order from locally sourced fruit and vegetables.

Photo by Peter Taylor

Restaurant Constance

Chef Sam Diminich switches up the dinner menu every season and ingredients are made available by local farmers + offers an extensive alcohol-free cocktail menu, wine, and beer.

The Matador

Starting Wednesday, Jan. 8, this South End Mexican-inspired spot will offer three mocktails featuring Lyre’s premium non-alcoholic spirits.

Superica

Both Tex-Mex locations in the Queen City are serving up non-alcoholic cocktails and variations of their Chelada and Michelada, using spirit-free beer.

The Crunkleton

The Prohibition-era inspired restaurant and bar features a mouthwatering mocktail year-round.

Sneak

Consider visiting this cocktail bar in Elizabeth to sip on alcohol-free wines + mocktails.

Pro tip: Try the Slinking to Sicily, you won’t regret it.

Peppervine

This SouthPark favorite boasts an extensive list of non-alcoholic cocktail favorites like the Near Fashioned + beer and wine.

Bonus: Looking to create community? Unboozy Charlotte is a new club, bringing everyone together who are sober or sober curious, partaking in dry January, or people who want a space for more alcohol-free socializing. They’re hosting several events this month to get started.

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