# Dry January Drink Alternatives (2027) | The Softer Hour

> Dry January drink alternatives that actually fill the evening-drink slot: kava, kratom, kanna, NA beer and mocktails, plus a simple plan for the month.

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Dry January

# Dry January drink alternatives

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Our pick **Kava Variety 12-Pack** $102 · 12 cans

[Shop at BBCo →](https://botanicalbrewingco.com/collections/kava-1/products/kava-variety-12pk?sca_ref=12358316.LbbEA40zk2Gdk&utm_source=softerhour&utm_medium=affiliate)

The easiest way through Dry January is to replace the drink, not just remove it. Here are the alternatives that actually fill the evening-drink slot, from ones you can feel to ones that just taste the part.

## Drinks you can feel

- **Kava.** The closest thing to the after-work beer: people drink it to unwind. Canned versions like [Orange Dream](https://botanicalbrewingco.com/collections/kava-1/products/orange-dream-kava?sca_ref=12358316.LbbEA40zk2Gdk&utm_source=softerhour&utm_medium=affiliate) hide the earthy taste. [What is kava?](https://softerhour.com/what-is-kava)
- **Kratom elixirs.** Sold by color: red for evenings, green for social plans, white for daytime. [What the colors mean](https://softerhour.com/red-vs-green-vs-white-kratom).
- **Kanna.** The social one, for Dry January parties. [What is kanna?](https://softerhour.com/what-is-kanna)

## Drinks that taste the part

- **Non-alcoholic beer.** Better than it used to be; the easiest swap at a bar.
- **Non-alcoholic wine and spirits.** Good for dinners and cocktails at home.
- **Mocktails.** Sparkling water, citrus, bitters and a good glass go a long way.

## A simple plan for the month

1. Pick your two or three "drinking moments" (after work, Friday night, dinners out).
2. Assign each one a replacement: kava or red kratom after work, kanna or green kratom with friends, NA beer at the bar.
3. Stock up before January 1st, so the swap is easier than the old habit.

## The easy way to stock up

Variety packs let you try every flavor before the month starts.

Kava variety **Kava Variety 12-Pack** $102 · 12 cans

[Shop at BBCo →](https://botanicalbrewingco.com/collections/kava-1/products/kava-variety-12pk?sca_ref=12358316.LbbEA40zk2Gdk&utm_source=softerhour&utm_medium=affiliate)

Kratom variety **Elixir Variety 12-Pack** $102 · 12 cans

[Shop at BBCo →](https://botanicalbrewingco.com/collections/elixir/products/elixir-variety-12pk?sca_ref=12358316.LbbEA40zk2Gdk&utm_source=softerhour&utm_medium=affiliate)

Related: [Alcohol alternatives that give you a buzz](https://softerhour.com/alcohol-alternatives-that-give-you-a-buzz) · [Kratom vs. alcohol](https://softerhour.com/kratom-vs-alcohol) · [Kava vs. kratom vs. kanna](https://softerhour.com/kava-vs-kratom-vs-kanna)

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