Bars & Recreation Celebrate Dry January with Flavor-Forward N/A Cocktails & Sodas

Milwaukee, WI — January 5, 2026—As the new year rolls in, Bars & Recreation is embracing Dry January with an expanded, thoughtfully curated lineup of non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can enjoy a base menu of zero-proof cocktails crafted with premium non-alcoholic spirits, fresh juices and mixer blends available at Amped, Axe MKE, Nine Below, NorthSouth Club and The New Fashioned.

Signature drinks include:

• Sun-Kissed Tonic — Gin-alternative, tonic water, a splash of orange juice & fresh orange
• Paradise Cran-Apple Mule — Apple-vodka alternative, fresh lime, cranberry juice, & ginger beer
• Island Breeze Punch — Spiced-rum alternative with pineapple, orange, lime, grenadine & club soda

Slingshot Bar, which opened in October in West Allis, is adding its own creative twist to the Dry January lineup with a variety of frozen and fruit-forward non-alcoholic cocktails.

Frozen N/A Delights

• Strawberry Safari — A frozen, blended mix of strawberry & vanilla cream, topped with fluffy whipped cream
• Tiki Tango — A smooth frozen blend of mango, banana & creamy coconut, crowned with a maraschino cherry
• Luau Swirl — A fruity frozen swirl of wildberry & creamy coconut with a squeeze of fresh lime

N/A Cocktails & Sodas

• Golden Pineapple Margarita — Made with Ritual-brand agave spirit alternative, pineapple juice, fresh lime, ginger beer & simple syrup
• Strawberry Breeze — Made with Ritual gin-alternative, strawberry purée, fresh lemon, lemonade & simple syrup
• Berry Wild — A blend of Ritual rum-alternative, wildberry purée, fresh lime, ginger beer & simple syrup

Complementing these mocktails, Bars & Rec offers a selection of craft sodas from Sprecher — including Cream Soda, Orange Dream, and Root Beer — available at all locations.

“Our aim is to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all guests—no matter what’s in their glass,” said Lauren Upson, Director of Food & Beverage for Bars & Recreation. “Dry January is an opportunity to spotlight the creativity and variety of today’s non-alcoholic offerings and show that great flavor and great experiences don’t require alcohol.”

Raise a glass of something alcohol-free, fizzy, frozen, or fruity, and celebrate Dry January with style, flavor, and community.

For more information, visit https://www.barsandrecreation.com/

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.