As October approaches, more people are embracing Sober October, the alc-free month now gaining real traction. According to insights by CivicScience in 2024, about 10% of U.S. adults 21+ participated in the trend last year, rising to 17% among Gen Z (21-24) and 16% among Millennials (25-44).
BRICKELL + DOWNTOWN MIAMI
The Suns Out at Delilah Miami
Featuring technique-driven cuisine in a glamorous 1920s-inspired setting, Delilah Miami offers a touch of luxury for everyone, including those looking to cut back on alcohol. The Suns Out ($16) combines Ritual non-alcoholic rum with elderflower, lime, and mint, while the Peacemaker ($16) features Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Italian Spritz, mixed with grapefruit, lime, and tonic. So good you won’t even know the difference, these mocktails are ideal for sipping in Delilah’s stylish indoor dining room, recently awarded a prestigious Restaurant & Bar Design Award, or with a bayside breeze, on the outdoor patio offering stunning 180-degree views of Biscayne Bay.
Instagram: @delilahmiami
Address: 301 Brickell Key Drive, Miami, FL 3310
The Elser Hotel
Sip on fun and flavorful zero-proof cocktails at The Elser Hotel, a 49-story luxury tower in Downtown Miami featuring 646 residential-style rooms and unobstructed bay views. Relax in The Elser’s private lounge areas or massive hot tub offering panoramic skyline views while indulging in the Naked Paloma ($16), with Bare Zero-Proof reposado tequila, Fever-Tree grapefruit soda, lime juice, agave and Tajín. Or, satisfy your sweet tooth with the Cherrilicious ($16), made with Bare Zero-Proof gin, Fever-Tree soda water, cherries and simple syrup.
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Address: 398 NE Fifth St., Miami, FL 33132
Verde at Pérez Art Museum Miami
Located at Pérez Art Museum Miami, Verde offers sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and boasts an elevated menu of seasonal-inspired dishes with locally sourced produce. Guests can bask in the South Florida weather and enjoy mocktails and low-ABV spritzers from Verde’s expansive, lush waterfront terrace. Mocktails include the Rose Fizz ($12), with egg white, simple syrup and lemonade; Coconut Cooler ($13), with simple syrup, lemon juice and coconut water topped off with mint, lime and cucumber; and Honey Mule ($12), with honey syrup, lemon juice and ginger beer.
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Address: 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132
WYNWOOD
A Zero Proof Tropical Selection at Uchi Wynwood
If you’re looking to take a break from alcohol but don’t want to sacrifice the taste, check out the zero proof menu at Uchi Wynwood. This upscale Japanese restaurant in the heart of Wynwood is known for its innovative and elevated sushi, and its mocktails are the perfect pairings to the delicious dishes. Options include the Inari ($13), made with seedlip grove, lychee, lemon and yuzu; and Raba ($10), a tangy drink made with passionfruit and ginger, topped with soda. Newest additions include the Ube Shima ($11) with ube, coconut milk and pineapple. A selection of zero proof beer from Athletic Brewing and wine from Oddbird are also available.
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Address: 252 NW 25th St., Miami, FL 33127
Super Proof at Wyn Wyn
Wyn Wyn, a dynamic new restaurant located on the artsy hotel Arlo Wynwood’s sophisticated ground floor, presents a culinary experience that perfectly complements the creative and cultural district of Wynwood. With Executive Chef Amado Rodriguez at the helm, the neighborhood’s newest hot spot offers a menu crafted for connection, drawing inspiration from a bold mix of Latin and Asian flavors, including in its zero proof menu. The Elixir Verde ($15) includes Seedlip Garden 104, not your classic green juice, turmeric and lemon, while Blue Bouquet ($15) is a citrusy blend of Seedlip Notas de Agave, cardamom, lemon and orange blossom.
Instagram: @wynwynmiami
Address: Arlo Wynwood, 2217 NW Miami Court, Miami, FL 33127
MIAMI BEACH
Tropical Sips at Uchiko Miami Beach
Uchiko, meaning “child of Uchi,” takes a fiery turn into fresh territory, elevating smoke and char alongside the fresh, clean flavors that define Uchi. Its drink menu offers a select zero-proof selection that reflects the fresh, elevated menu. The Raba ($10), pairs passionfruit, ginger and soda for something tangy, while the Uchiko-exclusive Akabanaa ($13) features Ritual Tequila Alternative, lime and hibiscus agave. Zero-proof beers are also available.
Instagram: @uchikorestaurants
Address: 1759 Purdy Ave., Suite 102, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Virgin Coco and Watermelon Mule at LT Steak & Seafood
LT Steak & Seafood, the New American restaurant by award-winning Chef Laurent Tourondel at the Michelin-Key Betsy Hotel, blends international flavors and culinary techniques from France, Asia and Latin America. With an elegant yet relaxed indoor dining room accompanied by nightly live jazz from the adjacent Piano Bar, LT Steak & Seafood provides the perfect ambiance to enjoy alcohol-free sips like the Virgin Coco ($14), made with mint, coconut, lime and soda, or the Watermelon Mule ($14), featuring watermelon juice, lime and ginger beer. Located on Miami’s iconic Ocean Drive, these tropical mocktails are also ideal for sipping on the outdoor patio, where guests can enjoy a refreshing beachside breeze.
Instagram: @ltsteakandseafood
Address: The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
FORT LAUDERDALE
The Tropical Fusion and Casa Sunrise at Casa Sensei
East meets West at Fort Lauderdale’s favorite Pan-Asian restaurant, Casa Sensei. Blending South Florida tropics with an Asian-inspired vibe, the fusion eatery presents two fruity mocktails to indulge in without the guilt. Try the Tropical Fusion ($12), a harmonious blend of orange and pineapple juice, almond syrup, lime juice and grenadine, or the Insta-worthy Casa Sunrise ($12), made with fresh watermelon juice and Orange Slice topped with orange juice. Pair the aesthetic drinks alongside authentic yet modernized dishes such as ornate sushi boats or savory rice bowls. For a memorable experience, bring the drinks along on a scenic Riverfront Gondola Tour down the Himmarshee Canal, or bring your furry friends to share the joy on the waterfront patio.
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Address: 1200 E. Las Olas Blvd., #101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
WEST PALM BEACH
The Restaurant at the Norton Museum of Art
The Restaurant at the Norton is the premier dining destination inside the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. Operated by the renowned Constellation Culinary Group, The Restaurant offers light, modern American fare with nods to coastal influence. For guests seeking alcohol-free options, I Don’t Want No Shrub ($6) is one of The Restaurant’s signature cocktails turned mocktail and is made with club soda, hibiscus and jalapeño shrubs, pineapple and lime. Guests can also cool off with a refreshing Cucumber Ginger Mint Agua Fresca ($6) while taking in the gorgeous garden views that seamlessly integrate into the space.
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Address: Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401