Celebrating Dry January? 18 Mocktails to Try in Scottsdale

Thinking of trying dry January or just looking forward to enjoying a tasty mocktail in general? These Scottsdale sips are guaranteed to elevate your drinking experience. Here, some of our local favorite picks.

WHAT: MARCO POLO

The Marco Polo features Iwai Japanese whisky, Montenegro, honey, ginger, and fresh lemon. Another popular option is the Limonata Rossa, a mocktail made with black cherry, fresh lemon, and soda.

WHERE: NORTH ITALIA

This neighborhood Italian restaurant utilizes the season’s best ingredients to create a variety of modern Italian dishes, including pasta made from scratch daily.

Scottsdale location: Kierland Commons, 15024 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

The Marco Polo at North Italia. Courtesy North Italia

WHAT: TROPICAL PUNCH, A LOTTA COLADA, and IT’S BLUEBERRY THYME

The Tropical Punch is made with pineapple juice, orange juice, vanilla simple syrup, and Melograno Arancia San Pellegrino, while the A Lotta Colada has pineapple, coconut cream, water, and vanilla simple syrup. The It’s Blueberry Thyme is made with lemon, blueberries, ginger beer, fresh thyme, and simple syrup.

WHERE: PICAZZO’S HEALTHY ITALIAN KITCHEN

At Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen, enjoy health-centric Italian and Mediterranean-inspired menu items that range from the Athena Quinoa Bowl to pasta and pizza options. Pair your pick with one of these non-alcoholic creations.

Scottsdale location: 7325 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260

The Tropical Punch, A Lotta Colada, and It’s Blueberry Thyme at Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen. Photo by Debby Wolvos

 

WHAT: FAKE IT ‘TILL YOU MAKE IT 

The options available with this tasty trio include the Golden Ticket (pineapple, orange juice, and cream of coconut), Frosted Strawberry (white cranberry juice, coconut milk, and mini cereal marshmallows), and Short Stack (fresh blackberry purée, lime, and sparkling water). They are freshly canned onsite and available to-go. Love the restaurant’s famous Bloody Mary? There’s also a non-alcoholic version ready to pair with its topping bar.

WHERE: HASH KITCHEN

Hash Kitchen is a high-energy, creative eatery known for innovative brunch dishes and interactive experiences.

Two Scottsdale locations: Gainey Ranch, 8777 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 8253 and 14838 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260

The ‘Fake it ’til You Make it’ non-alcoholic beverages at Hash Kitchen include the Golden Ticket, Short Stack, and Frosted Strawberry. Courtesy Hash Kitchen

WHAT: HIGH FASSIONOLA, GOLD + ORANGES, THAI ONE ON, COUNT DAQ-ULA

Indulge in fruity flavors with the High Fassionola (fresh limeade, house-made fassionola syrup with passionfruit, strawberry, blueberry, pineapple, and hibiscus) or the refreshing Gold + Oranges (citrus shrub, Earl Grey demerara, sparkling apple cider). Craving Thai food? Thai One On will satisfy your taste buds (Thai spice-infused coconut milk, pineapple, lime, chili thread, roasted coconut flakes). The Count Daq-ula is perfect for rum lovers looking for their favorite flavor without the alcohol as it features a ritual rum alternative, lychee, and lime.

WHERE: ZUZU

Located at Hotel Valley Ho, the popular ZuZu, which is open for brunch, dinner, and happy hour, offers an eclectic and tasty menu of flavors inspired by the season, set in a stunning mid-century modern locale.

Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251

ZuZu’s mocktails include the High Fassionola, Gold + Oranges, Thai One On, and Count Day-ula. Courtesy ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho

WHAT: THE GLOW-UP, ESPRESSO FLIRTINI, THE MOCKINGBIRD, UNFASHIONED, NAKED RANCH WATER

The Glow-Up features fresh cucumber, cool mint, and lime, with a zingy ginger beer finish, while the Espresso Flirtini has spiced cane, hazelnut, and a bold espresso twist. The Mockingbird showcases bright pineapple, a touch of Italian orange, and toasted almond bitters, the Unfashioned has smooth honey, rich bitters, and a dash of amaro, and Naked Ranch Water is crisp and clean with refreshing lime and soda.

WHERE: POSTINO WINECAFÉ

Postino WineCafé, known for its bruschetta and wine offerings, kicks off the year with this lineup of five new zero proof cocktails.

Two Scottsdale locations: Kierland Commons, 7030 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 ad 4821 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Postino WineCafé’s new options include The Glow-Up, Espresso Flirtini, The Mockingbird, Unfashioned, and Naked Ranch Water. Courtesy Upward Projects