The holiday booze binge fest is over. Whether you made a resolution to be healthier in the new year or you just need a detox, it’s time to reevaluate your drinking habits. Drinking moderately has been shown to help your health, so don’t skip the booze completely. Instead, try these low-proof cocktails made with (somewhat) healthy ingredients.
Fresh beet juice is the base for this cocktail, so expect some blood-flow benefits as you’re imbibing. Mix it with arak, lemon juice, simple syrup and mint for a cocktail that’s both savory and warming.
Get some of your daily fruit servings in with this classic British cocktail. Cucumber slices, strawberries, oranges, lemons and mint mingle with Pimm’s No. 1 Cup liqueur and Sprite for a light and refreshing cocktail that’s not too boozy.
Margaritas normally get a bad rap for being sugar bombs filled with empty calories. This recipe gives you all the classic flavor but stays on the lighter side by mixing tequila and lime juice with agave syrup for just a hint of sweetness.
Fight off winter colds with the extra boost of vitamin C this classic brunch cocktail provides. Orange juice and your choice of sparkling wine are the only ingredients you need. If you’re feeling fancy, make a batch of Champagne ice cubes to keep your Mimosa cool.
Seasonal kumquats add a bright citrus flavor and tons of antioxidants and vitamins in this smash. Muddle and then shake them with gin, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur and nutmeg for a refreshing tipple that will help keep winter colds at bay.
Up your veggie intake with this smoky twist on the savory brunch staple. Homemade smokin’ liqueur infuses vodka and scotch with tea and spices, then it all mixes with vegetable juice so you can get your vitamins in. Top it all with chipotle hot sauce for an extra smoky and spicy kick.
If you’re looking to ditch booze completely in the name of health this January, try this mocktail. Muddle a medjool date, salt, cumin and lime juice together, then mix it all with high-quality ginger beer. You won’t even miss the alcohol.
This fruity sipper is only 120 calories per drink and packs in a whole serving of fruit, too. Mix VeeV açaí spirit, red wine, cranberry juice and strawberry puree, and garnish with chunks of seasonal fruit.
Japanese whisky and soda water get a healthy boost from green tea in this super refreshing drink. Plus, you can feel good about drinking an entire highball because its low-alcohol content is even better for you when paired with the tea’s antioxidants and fat-burning properties.
Put the lime in the coconut and pretend that it isn’t January with this easy cocktail. Simply muddle lime wedges and a dash of sugar together, shake with cachaça, and top with coconut water. The coconut water has electrolytes and vitamins to help replenish what you may lose from drinking alcohol.
Bring Mom’s chicken soup (and all of its curing qualities) to your cocktail cart with this savory spin on a traditional Hot Toddy. Hot chicken stock provides a base for gin, celery bitters and fresh lemon juice. Garnish with a carrot stick, celery stick and fresh parsley for extra veggie power.
(image: Michael Tulipan) 
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