Who says non-alcoholic drinks have to be boring? These venues are offering an exciting mix of funky ingredients to help you breeze through Dry July.
With Dry July just around the corner, you might be swapping your usual Friday-night spicy marg or favourite glass of chardonnay for something a little more virtuous. But virtuous doesn’t have to mean a lemon-lime bitters or a glass of flat Coke.
We’ve made a list of all the best non-alcoholic cocktails in Sydney to help you get through the month. Whether they’re mimicking an alcoholic counterpart or combining exciting flavours to elevate your palate, these mocktails are next level. And who knowsโ with a little placebo magic, you might not even notice you’re mocktailing instead of cocktailing.
1. Viento OK! by Cantina OK!
No mezcal, no worries. Cantina OK! are known for their perfect margaritas, and this Dry July, they’re spotlighting a non-alcoholic take on the favourite cocktail, which will be made with the same attention to detail. Comprising zingy grapefruit, hand-pressed limes, sweet sugarcane and pink pepper, this mocktail has the same citrusy, yet sweet taste to a marg, but without the headache in the morning.
Where: Council Place, Sydney NSW 2000.
When: Open daily, 4pm-2am.
Price: Viento OK! costs $15.
2. Non-alc Calamity Jane by The Roosevelt
Iconic Potts Point bar, the Roosevelt, is known for their innovative cocktails and nitrogen trolley, which helps their martinis to be served in perfectly-chilled glasses, and adds a bit of theatre to service. Martinis aside, the non-alcoholic Calamity Jane is in the running for one of the prettiest beverages in Sydney. Using a juicy mixture of saffron, orange, & peach combined with bitters and the non-alcoholic Lyre’s Italian spritz, this mocktail is then tossed with nitrogen to give it a slushy consistency. Served up with a hibiscus flower, this mocktail is a must for any Dry July participants.
Where: Ground Floor/32 Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011.
When: Open 5pm-12am Thuesday-Thursday, Friday: 4pm-12am, Saturday 2pm-12am, Sunday 2pm-10pm.
Price: A non-alcoholic Calamity Jane costs $18.
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3. No Way Rosรฉ by The Rover
The secret to making the No Way Rosรฉ taste so good is a mixture of Four Pillars Bandwagon non-alc gin, ruby grapefruit, gentian and Lyre’s Italian Spritz. The gentian, which is a flowering plant, gives the mocktail a bittersweet, earthy taste, which is complemented by the zingy grapefruit and flavourful alcohol-free spirits. The Rover has a few non-alcoholic drinks on its menu, including the ‘Immaculate’ which features elderflower, celery seed and elderflower.
Where: 75 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010.
When: Monday-Friday: 4pm-12am, Saturday: 3pm-12am, Sunday: Closed.
Price: No Way Rosรฉ costs $16.
4. Granada by Tioโs Cerveceria
The Granada captures the essence of its Spanish namesake, vibrant and refreshing, with bright colours and fruity flavours. As Surry Hills’ go-to margarita bar, Tio’s will not let you down, even in the no alcohol department. This mocktail features passionfruit, cranberry, Davidson plum (which is native to Australia) and a touch of lemon.
Where: 4/14 Foster St, Surry Hills NSW 2010.
When: Tuesday-Thursday open 5pm-12am, Friday, Saturday open 4pm-12am. Sunday and Monday: closed.
Price: Granada costs $12.
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5. Zero-Side, Sicilian Bellini and Lyre’s Margarita by Maybe Sammy
Lyre’s, the world’s most awarded non-alcoholic spirits brand, is teaming up with several Sydney venues for the month. A dollar from every one of their cocktails sold will be donated to the Dry July Foundation to support those affected by cancer. Maybe Sammy and Dean & Nancy are two venues taking place. Sip on a minty Zero-Side, an orange and strawberry-infused Sicilian Bellini or a Lyre’s Margarita ($20 each).
Maybe Sammy: 115 Harrington Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000. WednesdayโSaturday 4:30pmโ1pm.
Dean & Nancy: Level 22, 2 Hunter St, Sydney NSW 2000. Check for times.
6. Coco Sobrio by Nick and Noras
Nick and Nora’s in Parramatta has three mocktails dedicated to teetotallers, which are executed with the same flair as their boozy beverages. The Coco Sobrio is their take on the traditional Spanish favourite, Horchata, and features toasted condensed coconut, pineapple and nutmegโ almost like an alcohol-free piรฑa colada. Satisfy your sweet tooth with this delicious dessert mocktail.
Where: Level 26/45 Macquarie St, Parramatta NSW 2150.
When: Open Wednesday-Friday: 5pm-12am, Saturday: 4pm-12am, Sunday 3pm-10pm, Monday and Tuesday: Closed.
Price: The Coco Sobrio costs $15.50.
7. Tempo by Bar Planet
Your favourite Inner West martini bar is serving up a funky tropical mocktail this Dry July. Tempo combines passionfruit, pineapple, lime and hibiscus to make a tangy and textured drink, which costs just $12 (one of the cheaper options on our list). Bar Planet top this concoction with a light pineapple fuzz, adding a fluffy sweetness to each sip.
Where: 16 Enmore Rd, Newtown.
When: Monday-Friday: 5pm-12am, Saturday and Sunday: 2pm-12am.
Price: Tempo costs $12.
8. Sweet Sobertime by Salty’s Bondi
Salty’s are proud of their margs, and they wouldn’t want any participants of Dry July to feel left out. Enter the Sweet Sobertime, a blend of special non-alcoholic tequila, watermelon, lime, mint and agave (to sweeten it up). It’s practically indistinguishable from their popular Sweet Summertime Margarita, so you can sip this one alongside your friends, and no one will know the difference.
Where: 108 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach NSW 2026.
When: MondayโThursday: 11:30amโ12am, FridayโSunday: 11amโ12am.
Price: Sweet Sobertime costs $15.
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9. Piece of the Islandโs Heart by Saga Bar
Saga Bar offers a range of alcoholic, low alcohol and zero alcohol cocktails, making it perfect for every kind of night out. Their Piece of the Island’s Heart non-alcoholic cocktail combines Lyre’s dark cane rum and pineapple juice, before shaking the mix with cream and kaffir lime syrup. The result is a complex mocktail, both sweet and zesty, with a smooth, thick textureโ the perfect combination to elevate your night out.
Where: 49 Goold St, Chippendale NSW 2008.
When: Monday-Thursday: 4pm-10:30pm, Friday: 3pm-11:30pm, Saturday: 12pm-11:30pm, Sunday: 3pm-10:30pm.
Price: Piece of the Island’s Heart costs $14.
10. Sofitel Darling Harbour
The Champagne Bar at Sofitel Darling Harbour is an impressive space with high ceilings, chic interiors and dazzling panoramic views of the skyline. What could possibly make it better? A wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks for Dry July, that’s what. On the menu are:
- Orange Bloom ($18) โ Lyreโs Dry London, lime, orange cordial, French Bloom Blanc
- Hot Apple Crisp ($16) โ Lyreโs American Malt, spiced apple juice, cinnamon & vanilla syrup
- Blackberry Smash ($16) โ Lyreโs White Cane, blackberry, lime, sugar syrup
- Amaretto Sour ($16) โ Lyreโs Amaretti, lemon, sugar syrup, egg white, aromatic bitters
- Old Fashioned ($16) โ Lyreโs Traditional Reserve, rosemary & honey syrup, orange bitters
Where: 12 Darling Drive, Sydney NSW 2000.
When: TuesdayโThursday 5pmโ11pm, Friday & Saturday 3pmโmidnight.
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11. Foys Kirribilli
This waterfront seafood restaurant and bar is located in the Sydney Flying Squadron, Australia’s oldest open-boat sailing club. It’s a casual dining spot with views of Milsons Point and Careening Cove, that’s well worth the trip north of the bridge. Throughout July, all Lyre’s cocktails are $15 each with $1 from each sale being donated to the Dry July Foundation.
- Zero Margarita โ Fresh lime juice, agave syrup, Lyreโs agave blanco
- Paloma Libre โ Grapefruit soda, lime juice, agave syrup, Lyreโs agave blanco
- Negroni Flora โ Davidson plum syrup, Lyreโs Italian Orange, Aperitif Rosso, non-alcoholic vermouth
- Amaretto Fizz โ Lyreโs amaretti, lemon juice, aquafaba, sugar syrup, soda water
Where: Sydney Flying Squadron, 76 McDougall St, Kirribilli NSW 2061.
When: TuesdayโThursday 12pmโ10pm, Friday & Saturday 12pmโ11pm, Sunday 12pmโ9pm.
12. QT Sydney
This chic inner-city boutique hotel is part Art Deco masterpiece and part heritage theatre. Soak up the sultry Parisian and New York-inspired atmosphere, with a mocktail in hand. The Xpresso Martini combines Lyre’s coffee originale with demerara sugar and cold drip espresso, for an alcohol-free take on the classic. There’s also a No-groni (Lyre’s Dry London Spirit, Lyre’s italian orange and Lyre’s aperitif rosso), and Amaretti Sour (Lyre’s amaretti, lemon, whites) and the Rosemary Hoopla (Lyre’s white cane, Lyre’s dark cane, spiced ginger beer, lime and salted rosemary syrup).
Where: 49 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000.
When: Monday 5pm ’til late; TuesdayโFriday 3pm ’til late; Saturday 12pm ’til late.
13. Applejack
Collaborating with Lyre’s and Four Pillars across all its venues, Applejack has created three mocktails that will be available throughout July. The Mandy Americano ($16) combines Lyre’s Italian orange with mandarin, cardamom, verjus and soda; the Cherry Ripe blends Four Pillars’ bloody shiraz bandwagon, cherry, dark chocolate and coconut; and the Whole Pash No-Garita combines Lyre’s agave blanco with passionfruit, yuzu koshล and lime. For every Dry July mocktail sold, $1 will be donated by each venue to the Dry July Foundation, supporting those affected by cancer.
Where:
The Butler: 123 Victoria St, Potts Point NSW 2011.
RAFI North Sydney: 99 Mount St, North Sydney NSW 2060.
Taphouse: 122 Flinders St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010.
Forresterโs: 336 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010.
RAFI URBNSURF: 15 Hill Rd, Homebush NSW 2127.
When: July 1โ31, opening times vary per venue.
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