Zero-proof sips to sample 🍸

16 spots to get mocktails around Indy

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Ask the bartender at Bodhi to mix up a mocktail. | Photo by @bodhi.indy

It’s the month of mocktails. To start off the new year, many take part in what’s known as Dry January — a challenge that encourages people to refocus, cleanse their systems and abstain from alcohol consumption for one month.

To make the challenge a little bit easier for you, we’ve rounded up 10 places you can find mocktails and zero proof drinks around Indy.

Bar One Fourteen, 114 E. 49th St.

Who says you need to order alcohol to enjoy a speakeasy vibe? Bar One Fourteen has a zero proof menu featuring the Camellia Sour and Boogie Wonderland. If you order the Camellia Sour, 100% of the proceeds are donated to The Patachou Foundation.

The Cannon Ball Lounge, 141 Washington St.

Found on the 6th floor of Hotel Indy, you can sit back and enjoy a rooftop view alcohol-free with its zero proof menu including three signature mocktails — SpritzISH, Curious no. 1, and Tail of Thyme. Pro tip: We recommend the Tail of Thyme — a little birdy told us it’s Insta-worthy.

BODHI: Craft Bar + Thai Bistro, 922 Massachusetts Ave.

Try the non-alcoholic cocktails Promenade and Secret Garden or check out the non-alcoholic section of the drink menu for a Yuzu Herb Tonic or Thai Iced Tea.

INDY_The Fountain Room drink_2022 — City Editor Nicole loved to see a “No ABV” section on The Fountain Room’s drink menu.

The Inferno Room, 902 Virginia Ave.

This Fountain Square tiki bar offers three mocktail options — the Coocoonut Grove, Amaru Antivenom, and Island Time. All for $9.

Sun King Brewery, 135 N. College Ave.

You can still visit one of Indy’s favorite breweries during Dry January. Sun King now has it’s first ever non-alcoholic beer — NA 1 IPA — or try its NA cocktails like New Fashioned.

The Fountain Room, 830 Mass Ave., Ste. 1480

This Bottleworks restaurant with supper club flair offers a selection of cocktails with no ABV and full flavor. Try the Crouching Tiger, Pina Picante, or the Tall, Dark & Refreshing — All for $10.

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Tuesday, Jan. 10

Homeschool Tuesday: Natural Disasters | Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $12 | Bring your child to the museum for a day of learning during this two-hour class and explore the science behind a variety of natural disasters that happen throughout Indiana.

Wednesday, Jan. 11

Mobile Blood Drive | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 1-4 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library, Carmel | Free | Give blood at the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana’s Blood Mobile in the Main Library’s west parking lot — appointments required.

Thursday, Jan. 12

Dance Kaleidoscope’s Wonders Of The World | Thursday, Jan. 12-Sunday, Jan. 15 | 7 p.m. | Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University, Indianapolis | $35-$50 | Catch “Wonders of the World,” a choreographed dance with stunning costumes, engaging music and “movement that will leave you at the edge of your seat.”

Friday, Jan. 13

Too $hort | Friday, Jan. 13 | 9 p.m. | The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis | $50-$65 | See West Coast rap star Too $hort — likely the only rapper to have recorded with 2Pac, the Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z.

Saturday, Jan. 14

Greater Indianapolis Garage Sale | Saturday, Jan. 14-Sunday, Jan. 15 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis | $4-$5 | Indy’s bargain hunter’s paradise is back with 600+ booths in two pavilions, offering a plethora of items at rock bottom prices.
12 Indiana Authors You Should Know | Saturday, Jan. 14-Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis | Museum Admission | The latest IHS gallery exhibit explores 12 Indiana authors who were influenced by the state’s culture, nature, politics, and society.

Sunday, Jan. 15

Harlem Globetrotters | Sunday, Jan. 15 | 12:30 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis | $28-$388 | Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skills and outrageous athleticism for a non-stop good time.

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Closing

Wildwood Market in Fountain Square announced on social media that “the time has come for [them] to move on to [their] next adventure.” The market will continue operating under its regular hours for another two weeks, with liquidation beginning on Monday, Jan. 23. It plans to close the first week of February. 🧺
Snakeroot Botanicals announced it’s decided to close its Fishers location due to upcoming developments in the area. The final day of business will be this Saturday, Jan. 14. You can still support the garden and plant shop at its locations in Fountain Square and Broad Ripple. 🪴

Opening

Curling, a sport also called “chess on ice,” is getting a new home. The Circle City Curling Club — a nonprofit founded in 2007 — is opening the first curling-only facility in Anderson (1735 W. 53rd St., Unit 3A). A grand opening ceremony and open house will take place Sunday, Jan. 15 from 1-4 p.m. 🥌 (WISH)

Sports

Indy has turned down a request from the NFL to host the AFC Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium later this month, due to an already packed calendar. The game would’ve been on either Jan. 28 or 29, but a national volleyball tournament is already planned and expected to draw 30,000 people downtown. 🏟️ (IBJ)

Community

The cookie season begins today, Jan. 10 for the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. This year’s season will run through Sunday, March 12, with online sales starting Monday, Feb. 27. A new cookie is also making its debut this year — The Raspberry Rally. 🍪 (WTHR)

Travel

Take flight. Frontier Airlines is launching a nonstop service from IND to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) for as low as $49. Check flights. ✈️ (WRTV)

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Eat

Looking to create new eating habits this year — while still dining at your favorite restaurants? St. Elmo Steak House, The HC Tavern + Kitchen, 1933 Lounge, and Harry & Izzy’s offer plenty of tasty, health-conscious meals. Check out these healthy dishes (and make a reservation). 🥗*
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Alcohol-free influencers 🤳

Local alcohol-free pages to follow in Indy

Loren’s AF Beverages is a bottle shop, so they don’t make and serve mocktails in their space. | Photo by @drinklorensaf

The alcohol-free scene is growing in Indy.

If you’re looking to cut back or are in search of like-minded individuals, here are a few local non-alcoholic pages to follow on social media.

Parched Pavement

This group is embracing the sober curious lifestyle in Indianapolis through zero proof events and they’ve even created a working road map of booze-free options available city-wide.

Parched Pavement is hosting “Mocktails and Monet” at Newfields on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 6-8 p.m., where you can sample five mocktails curated by Indy’s best bartenders.

Memento Zero Proof

Memento is set to be central Indiana’s first non-alcoholic bar — opening in the Fishers’ Nickel Plate District later this year. In the meantime, they’ve been popping up at events around Indy to offer zero proof drink options.

Boneless

Boneless founder Brighid Smith shares handcrafted alcohol-free cocktail recipes that you can make at home and is also available to offer booze-free drinks at local events.

Loren’s AF Beverages

This is Hamilton County’s first-ever alcohol-free bottle shop providing zero proof drinks, spirits, and mixers. The shop is located at 5790 E. Main St. in Carmel and offers local delivery and store pick-up.

On Friday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m., Mixo Indy will be hosting a mocktail mixology class at Ten Hands Social Bar & Eatery (241 W. Washington St.) using zero proof spirits from Loren’s AF.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Nicole.

Editor’s pick: Though Mixo Indy doesn’t specialize in mocktails, they know how to mix up a zero proof drink. You can book private parties and learn classic mixology techniques from Mixo Indy.

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