Mocktails can be both healthy and delicious. | Photo by Belle’s Cocktail House
Taking a break from booze, or have made the choice to steer clear of alcohol altogether? You can still raise your glass during “Dry January” (and all year long). Lexington has plenty of zero-proof offerings so you can keep up your social calendarwithout ordering soda and tea, again.
Harvey’s Bar, 200 W. Main St.
Sips so nice you won’t think twice about missing the booze. Try the McAdams with fresh squeezed lime juice, cucumber, house-made rosemary syrup, and topped with club + lemon-lime sodas.
Lockbox, 167 W. Main St.
Its zero-proof cocktail list features refreshing beverages like the Instagrammable Pretty In Pink featuring cranberry, lime juice, vanilla syrup, rhubarb, and ginger beer.
Georgie’s Social House, 161 N. Limestone
Experience “refined adulting” with two zero proof cocktails, a charcuterie board, or a gourmet hotdog. Choose from either the “jungle crush,” featuring a fresh strawberry smash, or “the jetson” paloma mocktail.
OBC Kitchen, 3373 Tates Creek Rd.
From spicy margaritas to a smokey old-fashioned (made with tea), your taste buds won’t believe the difference.
UK HealthCare confirmed plans to build an outpatient treatment center in Hamburg, located near Interstates 64 and 75 on land acquired in 2022. A UK HealthCare spokesperson said the project is in the “pre-development phase,” and a construction timeline has not yet been set. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Travel
Kentuckians can now go digital with their IDs. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky Mobile ID, a secure digital version of your standard or REAL ID driver’s license + ID cards. It’s accepted at more than 250 airport TSA checkpoints — but you’ll still need a physical ID for other purposes, so don’t ditch it just yet.
Sports
The first round of the NFL playoffs takes place this weekend, with six Wild Card Round games on the schedule. Whoever you’re rooting for, Editor Alexis recommends catching a game at Bear & The Butcher to soak in the atmosphere and see who makes it one step closer to Super Bowl LX.
Shop
More than 50 vendors are gearing up for another Vintage Market at Greyline Station on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grab tickets to shop Lexington’s best selection of vintage, Y2K, vinyl, and more. Editor Alexis especially loves the graphic T-shirts. Pro tip: snag an early bird ticket for early admission.
Watch
The Missouri Tigers earned their first-ever win at Rupp Arena, beating Kentucky 73-68. The game was close, but Missouri’s 15-2 run in the final minutes sealed the Wildcats’ loss. Watch Coach Mark Pope’s post-game reaction.
Try This
Lexington’s Cinemark location at Fayette Mall will offer customers a BYOBucket experience on Sunday, Jan. 18 and Monday, Jan. 19 to celebrate National Popcorn Day. Visitors will be able to fill up nearly any container (including a five-gallon bucket) for $5, so get creative with it.
Correction
Need to update your driver’s license? The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is the only agency that issues licenses, REAL IDs, CDLs, permits, and ID cards. Appointments are available at KYTC offices or online, and renewals require a quick vision screening.
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