Welcome, 2025! You might be apprehensive to proclaim that “it’s going to be our year”—and I can’t blame you! Still, we can celebrate the beginning of a new chapter. For many, this includes kicking off the New Year with Dry January.
If you’re new to the concept, here’s a little debrief: ‘Dry January’ is a month-long challenge to abstain from alcohol and embrace a healthier start to the year. Whether it’s for health benefits (like improved sleep and better focus) or simply to reset after the holidays, this movement has gained traction worldwide.
Here in Bend and Central Oregon, Dry January doesn’t mean compromising on flavor or fun. From inventive mocktails to low-ABV beverages (in case you’re testing the waters), local bars, restaurants, and cafes are stepping up with creative options to make your alcohol-free journey festive. What’s better, these non-alcoholic and alcohol-alternative drinks are around all year!
So, if you’re looking for a January as dry as the High Desert, dive into our guide to discover the best spots and cans to sip this January.
Mocktails in Bend and Central Oregon
The term ‘mocktails’ began to increase in popularity in January 2023, and hit its peak popularity in January of 2024. Evidently and anecdotally, the mocktail movement is becoming a lifestyle for many former cocktail-sippers.
This isn’t to say that people are foregoing alcohol consumption altogether. Instead, it shows that folks are increasingly open to mocktails and non-alcoholic alternatives in between drinks or even in lieu of them.
Here in Central Oregon, bars and restaurants have significantly stepped up their mocktail game. Mixologists now tap into their inner scientists to create fruity, floral, and herbaceous concoctions using botanical spirits and elixirs. These local bars are just a few spots where you can find libations sans alcohol.
The Dez
After hours, Palate Coffee’s space transforms into The Dez—an exclusively alcohol-free bar. Here, they take mocktails very seriously, with a menu that’ll impress even the most skeptical of patrons.
Upon entrance, The Dez feels like a modern speakeasy with its cozy lighting and corner nook seating. At the bar, you’ll find an array of non-alcoholic wines both sparkling and still. Enjoy sparkling Rosé (with liquid glitter) by the glass, or take a bottle of Saint Viviana Sauvignon Blanc for the table to enjoy alongside accoutrements and charcuterie.
Reach for the mocktail menu and you’ll find a N/A spin on classic cocktails like the Lovely Rita, Blue Guava Kava Colada, and Lively Lavender. Medicinal elixirs take mocktails to the next level with apothecary-style concoctions. Visit The Dez Wednesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. until close.
Wayfarer Club at SCP Hotel
Downtown Redmond was transformed with the arrival of the SCP Hotel, located at the revamped New Redmond Hotel. Later, the hotel took over neighboring spaces to build out a plant-forward restaurant and speakeasy-like bar, respectively.
Wayfarer Club, attached to the hotel’s lobby, combines historic charm with a touch of Central Oregon flare, wrapped up in this intimate yet rustic watering hole. Here, you can enjoy a housemade seasonal shrub to sip with friends or around the roaring fireplace.
Shrub drinks, or drinking vinegars, are a bubbly blend of tangy and sweet made with vinegar, sugar, and fruit or herbs. Popular in colonial America, they’ve made a modern comeback as a refreshing alcohol-free drink or a unique cocktail mixer, offering bold, bright flavors. Wayfarer Club opens daily at 3 p.m.
Hosmer Bar
If you’re seeking a night out in Midtown Bend, Hosmer Bar should be first on your list. While not exclusively alcohol-free, Hosmer Bar offers a mocktail-forward menu with spins on the classic Negroni, Bloody Marys, and various Sours.
Plus, you’ll find local favorite N/A beer NoMo from Crux and various Fre alcohol-removed wines. Hosmer Bar shares a space with Waypoint Hotel, including access to their many outdoor firepits which make a great spot for sipping your drink of choice.
See a cocktail you’d like to try as N/A? Just ask the bartender to swap the liquor with a selection of N/A spirits! Visit Hosmer Bar Wednesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. until closing.
Gigi’s Bend
On special weekends after hours, The Pantry café and bulk store transforms into Gigi’s, an Ayurvedic Elixir and Natural Wine Bar. A mostly mocktail-forward lounge, Gigi’s serves “purposeful libations” made without liquor, in addition to natural wine pours by the glass. By nature, natural wines have a lower ABV.
Ayurvedic elixirs come in two varieties—warming and cooling. Each style is intended to invoke its namesake influence on the mind and body, including a digestif effect for the warming drinks. These mocktails utilize non-alcoholic spirits and bitters, decaf espresso, and herbs for flavors and essences—among other ingredients.
Gigi’s is great for a gathering of friends curious about non-alcoholic elixirs, along with those interested in lower-ABV drinks. Visit Gigi’s at The Pantry on Newport Avenue in Bend for their pop-up bar events.
New Basin Distilling Company
Here’s your chance to make your own shrubs at home using local mixing vinegars! New Basin Distilling Company sells a variety of infused mixing vinegars perfect for your at-home sipping experience.
Choose from flavors like Cara Cara Orange Vanilla, Cranberry Pear, and Elderflower, among others. Simply add one tablespoon of your choice vinegar with a glass of seltzer or sparkling water and garnish with a squeeze of lime, lemon, or orange.
New Basin’s Mixing Vinegars are available online, or you can visit their distillery in Madras.
Luckey’s Woodsman Non-Alcoholic Beer Dinner
Mark your calendars for this five-course dinner pairing with local N/A beers! On January 29, Unofficial Logging Co., along with rustic dining expert Jackson Higdon, will host a feast that promises innovative cuisine and a welcoming community. The Woodsman dinner will pair plates like scallop croquettes and pan-seared duck breast with N/A beers like Deschutes Brewery’s Patagonia collab, Kerzna Golden Brew, and Crux’s No Mo Hoppy Red. Guests can enjoy the pairing for $110 per person or opt out of the non-alcoholic beer pairing for dinner-only at $80. Book your dinner with Luckey’s Woodsman.
Family-Friendly & Alcohol-Free
Avoiding alcohol altogether at any gathering hub can be difficult. Luckily, these Central Oregon spots are always a safe space for those seeking an alcohol-free environment.
Redmond Food Park
Food cart lots are a Central Oregon institution; they offer the best of both worlds, with a variety of cuisines to choose from and indoor/outdoor seating options. Still, they’re often a hub for the occasional beer or cider drinker.
Redmond Food Park is a family-friendly, picnic-style food cart lot that’s a 100% alcohol-free environment. The food cart pod houses five food carts, including bobablastic, Crazy Gyros Mediterranean food, La Birria Republican, Crazy Phillysteaks, and Rockin’ Roasters espresso and ice cream cart.
You’ll find games for people of all ages, ample seating, and an overall good time when you visit Redmond Food Park.
Humm Kombucha Taproom
Coming soon to Downtown Bend! Humm Kombucha opened the country’s first kombucha taproom in 2013, and they’re relocating to the heart of Bend. At Humm, friends can gather for a pint of your favorite flavor or kombucha tasting flight.
People of all ages are welcome at the taproom. It’s important to note that kombucha can contain trace amounts of alcohol. However, Humm’s kombucha contains “well below” 0.5% ABV, which is the threshold for a non-alcoholic drink.
Visit Humm’s taproom when it opens in Downtown Bend!
Skip the Bar Experience for Dry January
Not everyone participating in the Dry January challenge is interested in a drinking ritual to replace another. Instead, consider these dopamine-filled activities that will have you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated without CBD or alcohol replacements.
Unofficial Logging Co.
Axe-throwing is quite the adrenaline rush—and physically demanding, as well. Get in a workout along with a fun day or evening at Unofficial Logging Co. Whether you’re searching for a unique date night experience in Bend or simply an activity that doesn’t include drinking alcohol, it’s a venture worth indulging!
Central Oregon Hikes
Quite possibly, the best way to get a natural boost in feel goods is to hit the trails on one of Central Oregon’s best hiking spots. After all, we’re known for some of the best hiking experiences in the country! From Tumalo Falls to Green Lakes Trail, you’ll get nature’s dose of invigoration along these trails.
Sauna & Cold Plunge
Swap out happy hour for a sauna and cold plunge session this Dry January—a refreshing ritual that’s as invigorating as it is rewarding. Alternating between the heat of the sauna and the icy shock of a cold plunge triggers a natural dopamine release, leaving you feeling euphoric, clear-headed, and energized.
Check out these local sauna and cold plunge facilities:
- Gather Sauna House
- ChillWell Bend
- SweatHouz
- 541 Social Club
Canned Drinks On-the-Go
Perhaps you want to enjoy some Dry January mocktails and drinks at home; there are ample options for canned beverages! While some dry drinks replace alcohol with CBD, others leverage herbs and aromatics to infuse non-alcoholic libations. Here’s a round-up of some local mocktails, CBD drinks, and non-alcoholic ciders available at Central Oregon markets.
Clever Margarita
Quite clever! The “Clever” line-up features premium non-alcoholic “cocktails” including margaritas, “G” and tonic, and mojito. Sweetened with stevia, this canned mocktail delivers a lime-infused beverage with no alcohol or CBD. Boosted with citrus peel and pink peppercorn, it has a bit of a kick. However, if you’re not a fan of stevia-sweetened drinks, this might not be the one for you.
Available at: Market of Choice
Casamara Club
For the sipper seeking a more bitter and botanical experience, grab a Casamara Club soda. These botanical sodas use classic cocktail-style mixers infused with non-alcoholic elixirs and aromatics. Onda, the Sicilian-style botanical soda, has 4g sugar and tastes mostly bitter with demerara, juniper berry, and sage leaf.
Available at: Market of Choice
Recess Mood
Get ready to relax with a Recess Mood. Recess Mood created a functional sparkling water infused with magnesium (the kind your brain likes), L-theanine, and lemon balm—perfect for those seeking CBD-free calm-down vibes.
Available at: School House Produce, Market of Choice, Newport Market
Copa Sparkling CBD
Bend-based Copa Sparkling CBD drinks are just sweet enough for someone craving a mocktail-style bevvy. With 10g of sugar and real fruit juice, Copa’s infused sparkling water contains 25mg of hemp-based CBD per can for a mildly relaxing occasion.
Available at: Oliver Lemon’s, Newport Market
Rogue CBD Seltzer
Another Central Oregon beverage for the win! Most of you probably know Rogue for their craft beer, but their CBD seltzers are just as tasty—without the alcohol. Rogue’s seltzers are mildly sweet, with 30mg of CBD along with apple cider vinegar and L-theanine for mood-enhancing effects.
Available at: CE Lovejoy’s, Market of Choice, Newport Avenue Market, Local Acres, Midtown Yacht Club, Oliver Lemon’s, Grace & Hammer
Otto Sparkling CBD Cider
If you’re searching for an N/A version of your favorite beer or cider, Otto’s Sparkling CBD Cider is the way to go. Its hopped apple cider is tart, mildly effervescent, and rich in apple flavor. Worth noting is that this CBD cider is sweet and not as dry as its alcoholic counterpart.
Available at: CE Lovejoy’s, Local Acres, Market of Choice, Sunriver Marketplace, Eurosports, Harvest Depot
Ablis CBD
Made here in Bend! Created by the team at Bendistillery, Ablis CBD sparkling beverages include 50g of hemp-based CBD for a sweet and bubbly sipping experience. Ablis CBD cans come in flavors like cranberry blood orange, lemon ginger, and strawberry mojito. For a sugar-free experience, grab a can of Ablic CBD lemon water.
Wyld Sparkling CBD + CBG Beverages
Oregon-local Wyld Sparkling CBD drinks offer a variety of CBD infusions. Grapefruit sparkling water combines CBD + CBG for a relaxing and rejuvenating quencher. Exclusively-CBD flavors include blood orange and blackberry, among others.
Available at: Market of Choice, Oliver Lemon’s, Newport Avenue Market, Midtown Yacht Club
Dry January in Central Oregon
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