Dry July never tasted so good thanks to Sydney’s best mocktails

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 knows— 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.

okokok.com.au

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.

theroosevelt.com.au

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3. No Way Rosé by the Rover

The secret to making the No Way Rosé 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 Rosé costs $16.

therover.com.au

4. Granada by Tio’s 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.

tios.com.au

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5. 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 nutmeg— almost like an alcohol-free piña 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.

nickandnoras.com.au

6. 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.

barplanet.com.au

7. 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: Monday-Thursday: 11:30am-12am, Friday-Sunday: 11am-12am.
Price: Sweet Sobertime costs $15.

saltysbondi.com.au

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8. Piece of the Island’s 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 texture— 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.

sagabar.com.au