2025 is upon us and that means new health and wellness goals. Many of us start the year by detoxing from heavy food and drinks from the holidays and to jumpstart our bodies for the nutrition programs we want to start. For a lot of us, that means cutting out alcohol for at least a month, or what has become known as Dry January.
If you want to try Dry January but are worried about missing out on delicious libations, look no further! Below are three incredibly tasty AND nutritious mocktail recipes to try.
Each recipe includes herbal tinctures that you can grab the next time you’re in the shop and each have wonderful health benefits.
Love Your Liver Milk Thistle Mule
Just like its alcohol-based cousin, the Moscow Mule, the Milk Thistle Mule gives you the tang of ginger beer and lime and adds in liver-supporting and detoxing milk thistle tincture.
Ingredients
2 ounces ginger beer
2 ounces sparkling water
Juice of ½ fresh lime
1 full squeeze of a dropper bulb (or 30 drops) of milk thistle tincture
Lime wedge, optional
Ice
Add ice and lime juice to a glass. Pour in the ginger beer and sparkling water. Add the milk thistle tincture. Stir. Garnish glass with a lime wedge, if desired. Enjoy!
Why we love it.
First, this drink is truly delicious. The milk thistle tincture has a light taste that blends perfectly with the other ingredients, making it ideal for picky eaters. More importantly, milk thistle is a WONDER PLANT. Used for centuries, it’s primarily known for supporting and protecting the liver. If your Dry January health goals include detoxing and recovering from the indulgences of the holiday season, the milk thistle mule is a great way to support your body.
Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Lemon Fizz
Still bloated from all of those leftovers? Want to shed some water weight to reduce your joint pain? Turmeric to the rescue! Make this drink to enjoy a tangy treat while helping take off that extra water.
Ingredients
½ cup organic lemonade
½ cup sparkling water
1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb (or 30 drops) turmeric tincture
Ice, optional
Mix the organic lemonade, sparkling water and turmeric tincture together in a glass. Add ice to make a cold drink or warm in the microwave to make a warm winter drink.
Why we love it.
Turmeric is incredibly versatile and adds a warm, spicy kick to any dish. You can incorporate powdered turmeric or tincture into eggs, soups, milk, smoothies, and more. This drink is tangy with just the right amount of spice, offering your tastebuds the variety they crave. If you’re working toward your Dry January health goals, this turmeric drink is a flavorful and nourishing addition to your detox routine.
Oh So Calm Ashwagandha Pomegranate Orange Sparkler
Trying to set a calm mood for yourself or your guests? Look no further than this lively drink that is both loaded with antioxidants for your body but is also infused with the calming adaptogen, ashwagandha, to help you lower your stress levels.
Ingredients
Juice of ½ medium orange
½ to 1 inch freshly peeled ginger
1 ounce unsweetened pomegranate juice
3 ounces sparkling water
1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb (or 30 drops) ashwagandha tincture
Ice, optional
Orange peel for garnish, optional
Add the orange juice into the glass along with the fresh piece of ginger. Muddle the ginger into juice to release its flavor. Stir in the pomegranate juice and sparkling water. Strain and pour into a glass of ice. Add the ashwagandha tincture and stir. Garnish with the orange peel, if desired.
Why we love it.
This drink is the perfect addition to your Dry January health goals because it’s packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and stress-relieving properties. Ashwagandha, also known as winter cherry or Indian ginseng, helps your body adapt to stress and anxiety. The best part? You don’t need to wait for a special occasion to enjoy it—sip on this nourishing drink during lunch at work to give your mind and body the extra nutrition they need to get through the day.
How Can We Help Your Dry January Health Goals?
Each of the tinctures listed here, along with dozens more, are easy to grab in our store. Stop by for these and many other ingredients to help you achieve your Dry January health goals and incorporate them into your 2025 wellness strategy. At Wholly Holistic, we’re here to work with you to meet your health goals. Stop in, call, or message us today to ask all your questions and schedule a health coaching appointment with one of our certified practitioners.
See you at the shop!
Sources
National Institute of Health, December 2024: Ashwagandha: Is it helpful for stress, anxiety, or sleep?
Healthline, August 2024: 7 Science-Based Benefits of Milk Thistle
Time Magazine, January 2024: The Origins of Dry January
Harvard Health Publishing, December 2023: Thinking of trying Dry January? Steps for success
Harvard Health Publishing, March 2022: Turmeric benefits: A look at the evidence
Mayo Clinic, Unknown Date: Milk Thistle Overview