In lieu of martinis and gin and tonics, Dry January participants reach for alcohol-free mocktails, wanting to still participate in the social aspect of drinking. While mocktails reduce overall consumption of alcohol, which has consistently been linked to cancer and other chronic health conditions, dietitians speaking to the Daily Mail revealed they are not always an inherently healthy choice. Tiffany Bruno, registered dietitian and director of education at Switch4Good, told the Daily Mail: 'Mocktails vary greatly depending on the ingredients. Pre-made mixers and syrups used in mocktails can also contain artificial additives including sweeteners, colors and emulsifiers, which have been linked to health issues ranging from hyperactivity to cancer. It's also key to slow the never-ending flow of mocktails before calories and sugar can pile up.

Source: Daily Mail December 31, 2025 04:50 UTC