#dry january

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Today is the last day of 2024. Tomorrow is the day that new year's resolutions will start, and people will try and break their bad habits or create new habits. Lots of people will attempt to participate in Dry January as well. Just a reminder:

You aren't a bad person if you fail to meet a goal, or if it doesn't go as planned.

You're allowed to adjust goals as you go to meet yourself where you're at.

You're allowed to start your goals after January 1st too if you feel like you aren't going to be ready. (Just remember to try and set a deadline so you can actually do it when you're ready.)

You can always ask for help if you need it.

If you took the effort to set a goal, it's likely something that means a lot to you. Don't give up! Even if you make mistakes or face setbacks, it's still absolutely worth your time to accomplish your goals.

Stay safe everyone! Happy new year.

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Dry January Non-Alcoholic Adventures

NKD Whiskey - tastes like all the bad parts of rubbing alcohol and rubber erasers. It's familiar in a way that's accurately capturing... something. But not something enjoyable. I'm big on scotch and bourbons, so it's not like I don't know what it should taste like. I think it was someone on reddit who brought up erasers, and this is like a crumbling, dry, ancient and used eraser on a chewed-on 3.5" #2 pencil

Untitled Art S'mores Dark Brew - What if you poured 3/4ths of a can of so-so stout out, then filled that space with water. That's what this tastes like.

I can see Ghia Ginger Spritz genuinely appealing to people, and I appreciate that its Strong and in small cans. It's just so bitter that it's more of a Punishment Drink for my palate. I'd rather drink the very-negroni-accurate Phony Negroni, which is both well-flavored (more mellow, a little sweeter) AND adorably packaged

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Dry january

Le Dry January a été lancé en France le 1er janvier 2019 à l'initiative de l'association française "France Janvier Sobre" créée sous la présidence du Dr Christine Joly. Buvez bon Buvez moins

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Day 21 of dry, clean eating, hot yoga January. My bloodwork at the end of the month better be sparkling.

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10 days

Or 32.26% of the month successfully avoiding alcohol.

Now, if I had a box of Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies, I’d fuck that shit up.

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Need some non-alcoholic swaps for your cocktails? We have a bunch of subs-TEA-tutions for four different standard mixers!

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NA Piña Colada !

(a.k.a. Piña Nolada, a.k.a. the Piña Co-nada) 

1.5 oz. non-alcoholic rum

1.5 oz. creme of coconut

0.5–1 oz. lime juice (to taste)

2 oz. pineapple juice

If using pebble ice: Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with a handful of pebble ice, and “whip” to mix everything together. Dump contents into a festive glass and pack in as much more ice as will fit.

If using a blender: Add liquid ingredients and about six to eight oz. ice to a blender, and blend on high for about 10 seconds. Empty into a festive glass.

In both cases, garnish with pineapple leaves, an orange slice, and a little colorful umbrella, if you’ve got it.

This article was not sponsored or supported by a third-party. A Cocktail Moment is not affiliated with any individuals or companies depicted here.

[mick1976]

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my dry January. I have to treat today’s constant sneezing and sniffles. The best treatment is a healthy glass of good bourbon. I’ll start over with dry January tomorrow!

[laputalashline]

Dry January ... .. Yeah …. I’ve heard of it. It’s when the government fucks you without any lube right? :)

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Dry January 🤔 I wish for a month without hate and violence 👍 Otherwise, the picture still applies 😉🍷🍇

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If "doing it scared" to you means do it sober, then maybe you need to do it sober.

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Healthy January still on course.

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Dry January Part 2!

One of One Cabernet Sauvignon De-alcoholized Wine - Not bad! With food, this would be totally reasonable. It's not much to drink on its own, I would equate it to really watered down, cheap Italian table wine. Very tart at the start. Kinda tastes like the grape juice they gave us as kids when the adults were drinking wine. I'm not sure if the 0.5% alcohol content makes it not a true fit for NA life, but it was better than expected.

Proxies - Red Ember Nonalcoholic Wine Alternative - Interesting. They say it's "layered blends of juices, teas, spices, bitters, and more" and it certainly has a lot going on. They off-the-record suggest this emulates something like a Cabernet Sauvignon and I can see it. It definitely doesn't taste like wine or just grape juice, and has enough going on to be worth drinking without food. Unlike the watered-down feel and taste of the dealcoholized wine, this is a bold, full flavor and feel. Personally, I found it a little too sweet, with a pomegranate/blueberry juice flavor being really forward. It also leaves that pomegranate juice sticky feeling on your teeth. I think I'm going to use it as mixer with soda, but it's definitely worth a try if you wanna try something new.

Strongwater Bitters and Soda - Delicious! However, I should not have bought it. At $12.99 for four cans, it's a little silly given ... I already own the particular bitters they use for it, and they're $19.99. Strongwater's Golden Bitters have been a favorite of mine for years, with cardamon, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric. Personally, I use it to give my diet coke some extra nuance. So, if this is a free option, go for it! But if you are spending your own money, just buy the bitters yourself. I would have added more bitters to the mocktail, tbh.

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