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

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

Throughout January, residents are enjoying 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.
The Oak Crest Dining team shares their recipes.

Coconut Blood Orange Non-arita

• 2 oz. seltzer
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• 1oz. Blood orange juice or syrup
• 1 oz. coconut cream
• 1/2 oz. lime juice
• Shake together with ice. strain into a martini glass with a salt or sugar rim
• Garnish: blood orange wheel, dried or fresh

Strawberry Fizz

• 2 oz. strawberry purée
• 2 - 1/2 oz. lemonade
• Shake with ice, strain into a martini or a wine glass. fill with seltzer.
• Garnish: strawberry slice & lemon wheel

Mai Tai Mocktail

• 1 oz orange juice
• 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice
• 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz almond syrup (Torani)
• 1/4 oz grenadine
• Topped with seltzer water
• Ice
• Orange, lime, and cherry garnish

Gingerbread Mocktail:

• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup ginger beer
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• Chocolate syrup and spices for garnish
• Gingerbread cookie and cinnamon stick for garnish

Residents at Oak Crest have multiple on-site restaurants just steps from their residences –all of which boast enticing menus and plenty of opportunities to connect with neighbors over a shared meal. To learn more about Oak Crest, visit https://www.ericksonseniorlivi...