Mixing mocktails for dry January

Looking for a reset after the holidays. Dry January has been gaining popularity. Newswatch 16’s Nikki Krize shares some alcohol alternatives.

SCRANTON, Pa. — Dry January is a popular trend where people don’t drink any alcohol for the month of January. Many bars in Scranton are embracing the challenge, offering mocktails to customers.  

The Tease Lounge on Penn Avenue offers mocktails year-round.  Owner Joe Hetsko says most of their drinks can be turned into mocktails by using zero proof spirits.  

The bar is stocked with whiskey, gin, rum, and vodka alternatives.  But Hetsko says there are ways to make the drinks at home too.  The Tease Lounge is open Thursdays-Saturdays.