Are you resolved to have a drink-free New Year? Here are some local options for Dry January

THE WOODLANDS, TX – Dry January is a popular challenge where people abstain from alcohol for the entire month of January to reset their relationship with drinking, often leading to significant health benefits like improved sleep, energy, mood, weight loss, and better physical health markers such as improved liver function and moderate blood pressure.

The benefits of partaking in Dry January include better quality rest and more daytime energy; reduced alcohol-induced anxiety and low moods, increasing overall well-being; eliminating empty calories, helping with weight management and boosting fitness; reducing diabetes risk; and spending less money on expensive drinks.

For the first few days, you may feel rough as your body adjusts. However, after a week you will most likely see improved sleep, energy, and less irritability. By the end of the month, there will probably be noticeable improvements in your physical health, mood, and clarity.

To help with this drinkless journey, a couple of local eateries are offering teatotaling specials.

Logan’s Roadhouse has you covered with a lineup of refreshing non-alcoholic beverages that bring big flavor without the booze. Guests can choose from refreshing non-alcoholic collections such as the Saddled Up Sips – featuring Vanilla Coke, Coco Crush, Strawberry Cloud and Hawaiian Bliss – and the Bull Riders, which include energy-boosted picks like Strawberry Rush and Hawaiian Whip. Each drink is crafted with premium Monin syrups, fresh fruit flavors and a sweet cream foam topping offering a delicious way to kick off the new year.

Perry’s Steakhouse is also serving up the perfect Dry January lineup with its new Free-Spirited Cocktails at Bar 79. Crafted with fresh-pressed citrus, zero-proof spirits and vibrant ingredients, these sips deliver Perry’s signature flavor without the spike. Guests can choose from the Faux-Loma (traditional or spicy), a bright Paloma-style blend with Almave Blanco and ruby red grapefruit soda, or the Clean Kick, Perry’s zesty Mule-inspired mix with Seedlip Spice 94 and blood orange. These new Free-Spirited Cocktails complement Perry’s Signature Shaken Sodas – the Raspberry Cucu-Cooler and the Pineapple Ginger Ale – beloved non-alcoholic favorites known for their bright, handcrafted flavors. Together, all four mocktails offer refreshing, thoughtfully crafted pairings for Perry’s iconic menu all month long.

Continue the New Year celebration without taking even a sip of the hard stuff by enjoying National Buffet Day on Friday, January 2 at your local Golden Corral, the ultimate destination for classic American comfort and legendary all-you-can-eat variety. From signature Yeast Rolls and hand-carved Steaks to endless Fried Chicken, Pot Roast and indulgent desserts, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Plus, Golden Corral Rewards Members will earn 3X Bonus Rewards Points on all dine-in and to-go purchases made on January 2, excluding gift card purchases.