Fresh, Flavorful, and Alcohol-Free: Dry January Gets a Creative Twist at Wind Crest

Happy New Year! Dry January is in full swing, and as the trend continues to gain momentum, Wind Crest, an Erickson Senior Living community in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is raising the bar—literally—with chef-crafted, zero-proof recipes that bring people together in a fresh, flavorful way.

Throughout January, residents are savoring mocktails and alcohol-free recipes made with fresh ingredients, seasonal flavors, and a focus on wellness. These aren’t your average “skip-the-booze” drinks—they’re vibrant, creative, and designed to make Dry January feel like a celebration, not a sacrifice.

Wind Crest’s Catering Manager Cara Henry shares her mocktail recipes:

Little Thyme Off

· 1oz lemon juice

· 1oz thyme infused simple syrup

· 4-5oz- ginger beer

Thyme simple syrup

· ¾ c white sugar

· ½ c water

· 20 thyme springs

Simmer together for 10 mins- stain out thyme

Fill Collins glass with ice

Add ingredients

Stir

Garnish with thyme sprig

Green Garden

· 1oz lemon juice

· T honey

· 2 oz NA Gin

· 2oz Green Tea

· 5 dashes fee foamer

Into cocktail shaker add ice and listed ingredients

Shake

Strain into Collins glass over fresh ice

Garnish with lemon wheel

Residents at Wind Crest have multiple on-site restaurants just steps from their residences—all featuring enticing menus and plenty of opportunities to connect with neighbors over a shared meal. To learn more about Wind Crest, visit WindCrest.com.