Dry January: Paris is hosting the first contest for the best mocktail!

We don't know about you, but this year, it feels like everyone around us has decided to give the famous Dry January a try. There’s a desire to try out the experience, to take a real break after the holiday excesses, and to see if cutting back on alcohol might have positive effects on the body and mind… The reasons are various and all equally commendable. This year, the City of Paris is getting involved in the alcohol-free month and is organizing the very first edition of the best mocktail competition (non-alcoholic cocktail). Mark your calendars for Monday, January 27, 2025, starting at 3:30 PM, on Rue de Rivoli.

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Members of the Jury

So, at the end of this new edition of Dry January — an initiative created in 2013 in the UK — the « Bet(s) on Alcohol-Free » will take place. Students or bartenders from various establishments in Paris are invited to create the best alcohol-free cocktail in the capital. The drinks crafted will be judged by personalities such as content creators Camille & Justice, and Bernard Basset, president of Addiction France. 

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Year after year, Dry January stands out as an initiative that attracts an ever-growing audience.

In the capital and its suburbs, many restaurants and bars entirely dedicated to non-alcoholic drinks or with an expanded range of non-alcoholic beverages have opened their doors in recent years: Ivy Cocktail Bar, Le Paon qui Boit, L'Alchimiste, Le Bisou, Déjà Bu?, Dinks&Co... Whether you are already a...If you're a fan of alcohol-free drinks or if you're thinking about jumping on that bandwagon soon, you'll have plenty of choices!