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Are you among the millions of people trying Dry January this year? This annual trend challenges participants to cut out alcohol for the duration of the month. It’s a nice way to be conscious of your alcohol intake and reset after a holiday season full of libations.
However, just because you’re doing Dry January doesn’t mean you can’t go out! Enter the mocktail: fun specialty drinks made without alcohol. They’re more popular than ever before. Now, bars and restaurants are getting super creative with their mocktail recipes. Even if you’re not participating in Dry January, it’s fun to try a mocktail once and a while.
Great Mocktails to Try in Baltimore
Lots of Baltimore establishments are offering spirit-free cocktails this January and beyond. Here are some of our favorites:
Dutch Courage
You don’t need alcohol to feel a little Dutch courage here at this popular bar located in Remington. Dutch Courage offers 4 specialty spirit-free drinks and a few non-alcoholic beers and wines. Among them include the “N.A. Grongi”, an alcohol-free twist on the Negroni, and the “Free Bird”, made with lyre cane spirit, Aperitif Rosso, New Orleans bitters, lime, and smoked pineapple.
The Point
Over in Fells Point, The Point is serving tasty mocktails of their own, including a "Mock-jito" and a "Spicy Mocktail Mule" made with Spice 94, jalapeño syrup, and lime ginger beer. You can also try non-alcoholic Speedlip spirits here, available in 3 unique flavors.
Duck Duck Goose
Duck Duck Goose in Fells Point is known for their brasserie-inspired menu featuring local ingredients and unique combinations. Their zero-proof cocktails are no exception. Try the "Matcha Moi" with matcha, agave, lemon, tonic, and egg white, or the "Mandarine Du Sud" with seedlip citrus, tangerine, lime, pistachio, and egg whites.
Wicked Sisters
Located in Hampden, Wicked Sisters is another popular destination for Instagram-worthy food and beverages, especially around brunch time. Try a refreshing Cucumber Mule or a local favorite, "Hampden Punch," in apple, cranberry, ginger, or lime.
Food Market
Another Hampden spot, Food Market, has multiple spirit-free drink options on both their brunch and dinner menus. During dinner, you can try a "Grapefruit & Thyme" virgin cocktail or other non-alcoholic favorites, like kombucha. At brunch, try their "Gucci Lemonade," made with blueberry, mint, lemongrass, and yummy house-made lemonade.
Verde
Over in Canton, Verde has two spirit-free drink options to pair with their tasty pizzas. You can try "Citrus & Lace," made with basil-ginger syrup, lemon, and club soda, or "Savannah Unknown," featuring peach nectar, lemon, and housemade grenadine.
NiHao
Head a few blocks down to visit another Canton favorite: NiHao. This restaurant is chosen by Baltimore locals for its delicious contemporary Chinese food. They have 2 spirit-free cocktails, each featuring Bare zero-proof spirits. Try "Convinced a King" with Bare bourbon or "Shaken, Not Slurred" with Bare gin.
Gunther
Our last (but certainly not least) recommendation is Gunther in Brewer's Hill. They have 3 excellent zero-proof cocktails, each with house-made ingredients. "The Official Red Ryder" has house-made cranberry spiced shrub, while the "Soul Temple" includes blood orange saffron bitters. The "Rose of Althea" is made with house-made hibiscus shrub. You can’t go wrong!
Ready to Try Dry?
No matter how you choose to drink this January, we hope you have a wonderful start to the New Year!
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If you’ve been wanting to try a fun seasonal drink, now’s the time! This holiday season, Baltimore’s coffee shops, bars, and restaurants have come up with creative holiday-themed drinks for you to try. 101 Cross Street residents — grab your friends or coworkers and plan a coffee chat or happy hour at one of these Baltimore spots!
Coffee & Tea
This holiday season in Baltimore, get your daily coffee or tea fix with a festive twist by trying any of the drinks below:
OneDo Coffee Roasters
Looking for Instagram-worthy latte art? OneDo in Canton is the place to go! Their stunning (and delicious) creations will impress even the most discerning of coffee connoisseurs. Their seasonal offerings include a holiday blend with chocolate, berries, and floral notes and a s’mores latte featuring a hand-torched marshmallow topping.
Teavolve
A hot tea latte is perfect for chilly Charm City weather. Teavolve in Harbor East is known for its incredible assortment of teas, lattes, brunch, and more. This year, their lineup of holiday specials includes a red velvet latte, “Chocoholics Choice,” a Nutella mocha latte, and a salted caramel mocha latte. Be sure to order online to skip the line at this popular spot.
Order & Chaos
Located right here in Federal Hill, Order & Chaos is another popular caffeine destination. They specialize in high-quality espresso drinks and premium coffee. Pick up a holiday classic, like a peppermint bark latte or a toasted marshmallow latte, or warm up to something new, like their hot honey cinnamon latte.
Cocktails
Make “spirits” bright with a tasty seasonal cocktail.
Dutch Courage
Dutch Courage is decked out for December with festive ambiance and holiday playlists on repeat. Their (pun-filled) Gingle Bells drink menu has tons of great options to imbibe this holiday season. From "Sippin' on Gin-gle Juice" featuring gin, vermouth, and wintry flavors, to "How the Grinch Svol Christmas," featuring finocchietto, Suze, Ancho Reyes Verde, and Svol, you’re sure to have a holly jolly time at this festive Old Goucher bar.
Christmas Village
For maximum holiday vibes, head to Christmas Village in the Inner Harbor. This German-inspired holiday market is the ideal setting to taste a traditional Glühwein, warm mulled wine served in a mug. They also have other seasonal favorites that will keep you warm, like Irish coffee, hot toddies, and Bailey's hot chocolate.
Miracle Pop-Up Bar
Another themed experience is Miracle, a holiday season pop-up at Leinie’s Lodge & Beer Garden in the Power Plant. The entire bar is transformed with decorations, costumes, and of course, themed drinks. Check out their full specialty drink menu including a "Christmapolitan," and Holiday Spiked Chai.
Sugarvale
Located in Mount Vernon, Sugarvale is serving up the holiday spirits. They have a seasonal drink menu with clever cocktails like a "Lodi Toddi", served hot with bourbon, lemon oleo Saccharum, ginger, and tea. They’ve even brought out seasonal glassware and plenty of fun decor for the full festive effect.
Little Havana
With a prime location featuring water views, Little Havana in Federal Hill is the perfect place for a holiday happy hour. This season, their hot drink menu features a rum hot toddy, dirty chai, mulled wine and Irish coffee.
Christmas Cheer(s)!
Wishing you a happy holiday season, 101 Cross Street residents! If you try any of these drinks, or create your own festive beverages at home, be sure to share a photo with us on social media, @101CrossStreet.
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