December 30, 2024
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From spirit-free spritzes to mint-infused mojitos, we’ve rounded up the best mocktails in Nashville for Dry January.
Carne Mare
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300 12th Ave. S. / Carne Mare
Chef Andrew Carmellini’s Italian chophouse Carne Mare is known for its indulgent cuts of steak, tasty seafood, classic dishes and wide array of crave-worthy signature cocktails, including two spirit-free selections. Visit to try the Faux Daisy, crafted with Aplos Arise, lime, agave and orange bitters, or opt for the Rosé Champagne, a delicious blend of French Bloom Le Rosé, raspberry, zest and orange bitters.
Coral Club
604 Gallatin Ave., Ste. 217 / Coral Club
East Nashville cocktail lounge Coral Club is a popular destination for tasty small bites, craft cocktails, beer, wine, spirits and tasty spirit-free selections, including offerings like the Phony Negroni and the Sanbitter Aperitif. Additional highlights include the Neo-Tropical (Giffard non-alcoholic Aperitivo, pineapple, ginger and lime soda) and the Chaise Lounge (coconut water, cucumber, lime and soda).
etch
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303 Demonbreun St. / etch
Award-winning chef Deb Paquette owns and helms this globally inspired eatery, which is a top local pick for its tasty entrees (think Jerk chicken pasta and Argentinian beef tenderloin), fresh salads, tempting sandwiches and curated beverage program. At etch Nashville, visitors can pair their meal with spirit-free selections like the Cucumber Mint Fizz, made with cucumber puree, simple syrup, lime juice, soda and mint. Restaurant-goers can also pay a visit to etch Franklin to sample non-alcoholic offerings like the Wake Up Call with Lyre’s coffee, Lyre’s white cane, demerara and espresso.
Five Points Pizza
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1012 Woodland St. / Five Points Pizza
Visit this East Nashville neighborhood pizzeria on weekdays in January to enjoy any slice of pizza and a non-alcoholic Thirst Mutilator for $8. Pair the citrusy, carb and calorie-free hop water from Shorts Brewing Company with Five Points Pizza slices like cheese, pepperoni, or the meat or veggie slice of the day.
1 Kitchen
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710 Demonbreun St. / 1 Kitchen
Located in 1 Hotel Nashville, this chic restaurant serves fresh, local, sustainably sourced farm-to-table fare, accompanied by a lineup of craft cocktails. Sample the eatery’s alcohol-free rendition of a negroni sbagliato, made with Giffard bitter aperitif, Cordonui non-alcoholic sparkling wine and Lyre’s Rosso. Or, opt for the tempting Garden Fizz, crafted with a delectable blend of bell pepper, rosemary, lemon and Fever Tree club soda.
Miel
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343 53rd Ave. N. / Miel
French farm-to-table spot Miel’s take on a Tequila Mockingbird delivers all of the flavor with none of the buzz throughout Dry January. The Mockingbird is crafted with a refreshing blend of pomegranate juice, fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, ginger and nonalcoholic gin, garnished with toasted juniper berries and dehydrated citrus.
Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery
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1414 Clinton St. / Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery
Music City’s historic, 19th-century distillery Nelson’s is a top local pick for tours, whiskey tastings, delicious fare and thoughtfully prepared craft cocktails. Guests can pair their meal with mocktails like the Prohibition Pineapple, made with fresh pineapple juice, Habanero, lime and sea salt, or the Plum Happy, made with lemonade, lime, plum, Seville orange and non-alcoholic wine. Or, for a sweeter and fruitier choice, opt for the Apple Picking, a spirit-free cocktail crafted with apple cider, black tea, lemon, ginger, brown sugar and non-alcoholic bitters.
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
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623 Union St. / Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
The Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown is helping guests achieve their New Year’s Eve goals with a lineup of signature mocktails offered throughout Dry January, available at the hotel’s signature dining concepts, Library Restaurant & Lounge and Skye Lounge. Enjoy spirit-free selections like the Nover Club, crafted with Recess Mood, fresh raspberry and lemon, or opt for the tangy N/Apple Sour, which combines lemon, spiced apple and Ritual non-alcoholic whiskey.
See also: The 10 Best Spots For Gourmet Grab-And-Go Fare In Nashville
Photography by: Header photo by Getty Images; photography of Coral Club by Corrin Courier