Start the New Year with These Dry January Protein Mocktails

Happy New Year! For many of us, 2026 brings new wellness goals and intentions. If that includes being more mindful about what you’re sipping on, join us for Dry January. This is a growing movement where people choose to pause alcohol for the month of January to reset, rehydrate, and reconnect with their wellness goals.

Many people report better sleep, improved digestion, clearer skin, and more energy after taking a break from alcohol. And when you pair that intention with nutrient-rich, collagen-boosted mocktails, you’re setting yourself up for a glowing start to the year.

Black Girl Vitamins’ Collagen Powder is tasteless, dissolves easily in hot or cold drinks, and supports:

  • Skin elasticity & hydration

  • Joint and bone health

  • Hair, nail, and overall glow support

Below are cozy, alcohol-free sips you can enjoy all January long, each one upgraded with a scoop of BGV Collagen for a little extra wellness in every glass.

Hot Toddy w/ A Twist

Ingredients:

  • 7 oz hot tea (herbal or black)

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (or cinnamon stick)

  • ½ teaspoon cloves

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 scoop BGV Collagen Powder

  • Lemon wedge, for garnish

Directions:

  1. Brew tea and pour into a heat-safe mug.

  2. Add honey, lemon juice, spices, and collagen powder.

  3. Stir well until collagen fully dissolves.

  4. Garnish with a lemon wedge and enjoy warm.

BGV Glow Getaway 

A pineapple and marshmallows on a table

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pineapple juice

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • ¼ cup coconut milk

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup

  • 1 scoop BGV Collagen Powder

  • Ice

  • Optional: cinnamon or nutmeg

Directions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker or blender cup.

  2. Shake or blend until smooth and collagen is dissolved.

  3. Pour over ice in a festive glass.

  4. Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.

Ginger Cider Elixir

Woman preparing ginger and lemon hot tea

Ingredients:

  • Raw honey & cinnamon sugar (for rimming)

  • Ice

  • 3 oz non-alcoholic apple cider

  • ½ oz spicy ginger syrup

  • 1 scoop BGV Collagen Powder

  • Dried apple slice (for garnish)

Directions:

  1. Rim glass with honey, then dip into cinnamon sugar.

  2. Fill glass with ice.

  3. Add apple cider, ginger syrup, and collagen.

  4. Stir until collagen dissolves.

  5. Garnish with a dried apple slice.

Earl Grey Tea & Tonic 

A person is preparing a meal on a table

Ingredients:

  • ¾ oz Earl Grey tea syrup

  • ½ oz fresh lemon juice

  • 3–4 oz tonic water

  • 1 scoop BGV Collagen Powder

  • Crushed ice

Directions:

  1. Fill a highball glass with crushed ice.

  2. Add tea syrup, lemon juice, and collagen powder.

  3. Top with tonic water and gently stir.

  4. Serve immediately.

Apple Tini 

An apple and a glass of liquid on a table

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup apple cider

  • ½ oz ginger juice

  • 2 oz sparkling water

  • Pinch of cinnamon

  • 1 scoop BGV Collagen Powder

  • Ice

  • Thin apple slices (for garnish)

Directions:

  1. Add apple cider, ginger juice, cinnamon, collagen, and ice to a shaker.

  2. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.

  3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  4. Top with sparkling water and garnish with apple slices.

Dry January can feel intentional, nourishing, and indulgent in the best way. These collagen-infused mocktails let you stay festive while supporting your skin, joints, and glow from the inside out.

Here’s to starting the year hydrated and rooted in self-care, one sip at a time!

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