Renowned Arizona resort Castle Hot Springs features a Dry January for Wellness Travelers

As Dry January and the rapid rise of dry tourism reshape how travelers approach drinking culture, hospitality is entering a more intentional era, one where non-alcoholic beverages are crafted with the same care, creativity, and sense of occasion as traditional cocktail programs, elevating the ritual itself rather than emphasizing abstention. Especially with wellness travelers seeking sober getaways, 67% of whom are looking for new wellness activities to feel rejuvenated and relaxed, and 40% aiming to kickstart healthier habits while on vacation, one resort offers the chance to be fully present, intentional, and rooted in restoration.

At Castle Hot Springs, Arizona’s award-winning desert oasis, this approach comes to life through an ingredient-driven food and beverage program rooted in seasonality, craft, and a true farm-to-glass philosophy. At the wellness-driven resort, ingredients are harvested daily from the resort’s on-site seed-to-table farm, where botanicals, herbs, fruits, and vegetables are grown just steps from the bar, eliminating the distance between garden and glass.

That same level of intention carries through to Bar 1896, where the mixology team works closely with the farm to create herb-led, zero-proof mocktails developed with the same technique, presentation, and sense of ritual as traditional cocktails. The freshly-harvested herbs used in the cocktails deliver health benefits, flavor, and freshness not found at typical resort and hotel bars.

Castle Hot Springs is redefining zero-proof cocktails this Dry January through garden-driven mocktails that feel indulgent, fresh, and delicious rather than restrictive, and to deliver the complexity, balance, and occasion of a classic cocktail hour. Highlights include:

• Farm-to-Glass Mocktails: Garden-forward creations, including the 10 Carrot, blending carrot, citrus, ginger, and passionfruit foam, all sourced from the on-property farm. Thoughtfully designed as zero-proof cocktails, each can seamlessly transform with the addition of spirits for guests who choose to imbibe.

• Zero-Proof, Elevated: Mocktails are presented with the same glassware, garnishes, and visual storytelling as traditional cocktails, reinforcing a true cocktail-hour experience where everyone at the table is invited into the ritual.

• Ritual Over Restriction: A flavor-first approach to Dry January that emphasizes balance, choice, and social connection rather than abstention.

• Regenerative Roots: Ingredients grown using regenerative farming practices, reflecting a commitment to land stewardship, long-term vitality, and seasonal storytelling.