As we welcome the New Year, many of us have made resolutions to lead a healthier lifestyle. One popular resolution to drink less, or quit drinking alcohol completely. While it can be a challenging feat, it’s also an excellent opportunity to explore new and exciting mocktails. Mocktails have also risen as a popular trend, as people seek alcohol alternatives.
If you’re in Kosciusko County and looking for places that offer delicious non-alcoholic drinks, we’ve got you covered. From restaurants to bars that offer a wide range of mocktails and non-alcoholic beer/wine to keep you refreshed throughout the month.
Restaurants & Bars with Mocktails
Although Mad Anthony’s is known for their handcrafted beer and delicious food, they also offer non-alcoholic drinks. They offer flavored lemonades with different flavors to choose from such as kiwi, raspberry, and strawberry. This drink will not only keep you healthy but also refreshed.
Mad Anthony’s also offers Fort Fizz Craft Soda, which is their handcrafted root beer and red cream sodas brewed in-house and are the perfect non-alcoholic refreshment to pair up with your meal.
If you’re a wine enthusiast, Port Winona is a must-visit destination. This wine shop not only offers classes and wine tastings but also has a marketplace where you can buy essentials locally. What’s more, they offer a variety of different drinks every month, making it a great place to try out new beverages. If you’re not in the mood for alcohol, you can even indulge in their amazing mocktails.
Downtown Eatery & Spirits the dining local crowd calls it “Downtown” and is the perfect spot for lunch, dinner, and after-hours shenanigans. They offer great food and also amazing drinks. If you are participating in a dry month or year, make sure to request a mocktail or a non-alcoholic drink from the bartender.
110 Craft Meatery is a superb farm-to-table restaurant that takes pride in sourcing locally grown ingredients from the Midwestern region. The restaurant is renowned for its exceptional food and cocktails, but did you know that it also offers an impressive selection of mocktails? Yes, you heard that right! So, if you’re a non-alcoholic drink enthusiast, you can still enjoy the same level of creativity and flavor with their mocktails. From fruity concoctions to refreshing herbal blends, 110 Craft Meatery’s mocktails are a must-try. So, next time you visit the restaurant, don’t forget to taste their exquisite mocktail selection and experience their exceptional hospitality.
At Huntington Street Bar & Grill, you can treat yourself to all your favorite classic dishes, including burgers, fries, tacos, pizza, sandwiches, and more. It’s the perfect place to unwind and spend some quality time with your loved ones over a drink. Plus, if you’re not in the mood for alcohol, the bar can whip up a delicious mocktail upon request.
Ideas for Social Activities that Don’t Include Alcohol
A dry month or year can be an opportunity to try out new things and take a break from the usual routine. Spending time with friends and trying out new dishes together can be a great way to make the most of this time.
Rocksteady Pizza Parlour in downtown Warsaw, Indiana, blends New York-style pizza with Midwestern charm. They offer artisan pizzas, sandwiches, salads, soft-serve ice cream, batch cocktails, and an espresso bar. It’s a family-friendly spot complete with a pinball and video arcade for an enjoyable dining experience.
If you are looking for a distraction for yourself and like books, then The Word House in Winona is a great choice. They offer new and used books with various genres to choose from.
Deli N Dough is a bakery located in Mentone that specializes in a variety of sweet treats such as decorated cakes, cupcakes, donuts, pies, cookies, and more. Apart from these, they also offer an array of savory food items, including salads and sandwiches, to cater to different tastes. If you’re in the mood for something cold and refreshing in place of your normal beer, Del N Dough also has you covered with their delicious ice cream, milkshakes, and shaved ice.
When you are not spending late nights out drinking, you may have more time and energy for physical activity. Go hiking on one of the 12 trail systems in Kosciusko County to get some fresh air and exercise. Try the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails, an 11-mile trail network going through the town of Syracuse, around Syracuse Lake, and Lake Wawasee, Indiana’s largest natural lake. Or break out your bike and hit the Winona Lake Trail System, a 9-mile mountain biking trail going over Cherry Creek and through the Chicago Boys Camp out to Winona Lake. We have a free digital Trail Blazer Passport you can use to find all the trails and earn fun prizes along the way.
Mocktails have risen in popularity in the past year, as Gen Z steers away from alcohol and pursues creative and delicious alternatives. Our hope is this list of mocktails and alternative activities will help you reach your goals and help get the new year off to a solid start.