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Whether you’re sipping mocktails or dry spirits, Truluck’s is at your service this Dry January.
Ah, Dry January.
Every year, January marks the hopeful start to a new year. For some, it’s also a time to dial back the excesses of the festive season and press pause on drinking alcohol to start the year on a clearer, refreshed note. Known as Dry January, as many as a quarter of Americans say they participated in an alcohol-free January in 2024.
At Truluck’s, our robust bar, wine,, and cocktail menu has options for every palate—spiked, spirited or zero-proof. So, whether you are sipping on specialty-crafted, zero-proof mocktail or searching for the next great “dry” libation, Truluck’s unmatched spirits menu has a Dry January offering for you.
Zero-Proof Mocktails to Try
If you’re skipping out on buzzy beverages this January, try some of these zero-proof favorites from Beverage Director Dave Mattern.
Pure Spritz
The inspiration for the Pure Spritz is the Aperol Spritz. There are two simple ingredients in an Aperol Spritz, bubbles and Aperol. And there are two simple ingredients in our Pure Spritz: nonalcoholic bubbles and Ritual Aperitif.
“In the past, this zero-proof cocktail was impossible to pull off because nonalcoholic spirits had not come as far as they have today,” Mattern says. “We had to slog through a lot of weird, dealcoholized bubbles to finally find our shining star, but the one we are pouring—Kylie Minogue Sparkling Blanc—is legit, clean and low-calorie to boot. And Ritual Apertif has made a zero-calorie Aperol knockoff that is quite lovely.”
What you end up with is a killer low-calorie cocktail that is quite pure in flavor and a delightful sipper that will have you wondering which is better: the original Aperol Spritz or Truluck’s Pure Spritz?
Pair the Pure Spritz with cold seafood during your first course, such as a shrimp cocktail or stone crab claws. Yummy!
Blackberry Bramble
“The inspiration for the Blackberry Bramble came from one of our most iconic cocktails, the Spicy Blackberry Margarita,” Mattern says. “In this zero-proof drink, just like in the cocktail, we use a house-made habanero lime syrup that brings an amazing ‘I-need-another-sip’ flavor.”
With flavors dialed up, Mattern suggests pairing the Blackberry Bramble with the Redfish Ponchartrain to meet spice with spice.
Berry Patch
The Strawberry Patch is the latest in line of Truluck’s fabulous cocktails that hit on the sweeter side. This zero-proof drink has muddled strawberries, almond rosewater syrup, and coconut soda, making it a full-bodied, satisfying drink.
“Berry Patch goes great with crab, particularly King Crab, as the brininess plays a delicious counterpoint to the refreshing fruitiness of the drink,” Mattern says.
The Hibiscus Fresca
This delicious Zero proofer made with Hibiscus Flowers has a tiki flair. Think tropical, beach, fresh fish and crab and sit back and sip.
The Dry You Must Try
At Truluck’s, there’s another way to put the “Dry” in Dry January, and that’s by reveling in dry wines and spirits. Delicious and sophisticated, dry beverages all come down to balance. Truluck’s robust wine and cocktail menu has a few dry options that rise to the top.
If you like red wine… Try a mountain Cabernet Sauvignon such as Immortal Estate, Slope, paired with an amazing prime steak. “You will be happy you went this route for dry January,” Mattern says.
If you prefer white wine… Consider a stellar dry white like Oremus, Mandolas, a Furmint from Hungary made by Vega Sicilia—the iconic Spanish red producer—with our Stone Crab claws to drive the winter blues away.
If you’re popping bubbly… Drinking a wonderful dry Champagne such as Bollinger Special Cuvée with our signature caviars makes for a decadent treat. You deserve it!
If martinis are more your thing… A dry martini is always fabulous, but with Truluck’s specialty caviar, you can have a frozen bottle of Beluga Gold Vodka poured tableside into a frozen glass. “There is no finer way to enjoy caviar!”
Join us at Truluck’s. Make your Dry January reservation today. Your table is waiting.