Refreshing Orange Rosemary Gin and Tonic Mocktail

by Julie Cohn
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Are you looking for a new mocktail to try during Dry January?  This Orange Rosemary Gin and Tonic mocktail has zero alcohol, is low calorie, bursting with flavor!  

(I received a sample of Dhos Gin Free but my opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.) 

Dry January 

What is Dry January?  People looking to take a break from the “overindulgence” of the holidays use January to eat and drink healthier, often starting low-calorie diets, taking on new fitness goals, and taking a break from alcoholic beverages.  Dry January represents an alcohol-free month.

For some, who have health issues that limit the amount of alcohol they drink, dry means all year, not just January. Just because one is taking a break from alcohol, it does not mean they can’t enjoy a healthy cocktail every now and then though, right?  There are plenty of non-alcoholic cocktail recipes (mocktails) available, including this Orange Rosemary Gin and Tonic so cocktail lovers can whip up a mocktail in a flash. 

A few tips to go alcohol-free:

  • Let people know you are going dry.  It will be easier to gain support from others if they know your goals. 
  • Have a few go-to mocktail recipes on hand that you can substitute out for alcohol-based cocktails. 
  • Invest in a few high-quality alcohol-free spirits, mixers, and garnishes. 
  • Use the good crystal.  Just because you are going dry does not mean you can’t use your favorite wine and cocktail glasses for your mocktails.  

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Dhos Gin Free

Dhos Gin Free is a non-alcoholic zero-calorie spirit made with natural organic botanical ingredients like juniper berries (the main flavor ingredient of gin), orange, grapefruit, menthol, and licorice root to create a taste similar to traditional gin.  My son, who is a gin connoisseur, did a blind taste test between a cocktail made with Dhos Gin Free and one made with regular gin.  He found the Dhos Gin Free to be similar in flavor to a regular gin & tonic  “it has a floral flavor with a cooling bite on the finish.” 

Dhos Gin Free Non-Alcoholic Gin & Tonic

Dhos Gin Free is lab tested and certified pesticide-free. It is also sugar-free, lightly sweetened with Stevia, making it a great option for those who are counting calories. Dhos Gin Free adds a refreshing, invigorating taste to all gin-based mocktails and cocktails.  Dhos has several other alcohol-free spirits, such as their Bittersweet aperitif (perfect for mixing with club soda) and Orange Liqueur to make non-alcoholic margaritas.   

Average retail price – $24.99

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Orange Rosemary Gin and Tonic Mocktail 

This mocktail is made with fresh orange and fresh rosemary.  You can also substitute fresh lime or grapefruit for the orange.  I also made this with elderflower tonic water but regular tonic water will work as well.  

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Yield: 1

Orange Rosemary Gin & Tonic (Non-Alcoholic)

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 oz Dhos Gin Free
  • 4 oz. Tonic Water *
  • 1 Slice of fresh orange
  • 1 Sprig of fresh rosemary

Instructions

  1. Fill an 8-ounce glass with ice.
  2. Add the orange slice and rosemary sprig.
  3. Pour in the gin, then add the tonic water.
  4. Give the cocktail a quick stir and serve.

Notes

*I used an elderberry tonic water in my cocktail, which complimented the botanicals in the Dhos Gin Free, but you can use your preferred tonic water.

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