Dry January doesn’t have to feel like a month of missing out. In fact, it can be one of the most refreshing resets of the year especially when you swap cocktails and wine for something just as celebratory, complex, and satisfying: naturally sparkling water.
At Salacious Drinks, we believe Dry January isn’t about deprivation. It’s about intention. It’s about giving your body a break, tuning back into how you feel, and discovering that hydration can be just as layered, social, and joyful as any drink with alcohol. That’s why we created our #DryJanuary Sparkling Box a collection of some of the world’s most expressive sparkling waters, each with a story, a sense of place, and bubbles worthy of a toast.
Let’s start with the big picture.
What Is Dry January (and Why Do It)?
Dry January began as a way to press pause after the indulgence of the holidays—but it has evolved into something much bigger. People participate for many reasons:
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better sleep
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clearer skin
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improved digestion
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more energy
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a healthier relationship with alcohol
What we love most? Dry January opens the door to new rituals. Instead of pouring a glass of wine, you reach for a mineral water with texture, minerality, and finesse. You still pour it into a beautiful glass. You still sip slowly. You still taste.
That’s where sparkling water truly shines.
Why Sparkling Water Is the Star of Dry January
Sparkling water gives you:
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Ritual – the pop of a bottle, the pour, the bubbles
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Texture – from soft mousse to lively effervescence
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Complexity – minerals like calcium, magnesium, and bicarbonate
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Satisfaction – without sugar, additives, or alcohol
The Sparkling Box was curated to mirror the diversity you’d normally find in wine or cocktails light, crisp, mineral-forward, creamy, bold, and elegant.
Let’s explore what’s inside.
22 Artesian – Carbonated (Spain)
From the heart of La Rioja, 22 Artesian comes from an ancient spring flowing 500 meters underground, emerging at a constant 22°C year-round hence the name.
This carbonated version is something special. Rich in calcium, magnesium, and fluoride, 22 Artesian has long been appreciated for its medicinal qualities. The bubbles are plentiful yet delicate, often compared to fine sparkling wine. During Dry January, this water is a dream for wine lovers it balances acidity, refreshes the palate, and avoids sensory fatigue.
If you miss the feel of wine, start here.
Acqua Filette – Sparkling (Italy)
Elegant, historic, and incredibly pure, Acqua Filette flows from the Guarcino spring at 900 meters above sea level in the Apennine Mountains.
Bottled since 1894, this water has been celebrated for more than a century as a curative and health-forward source. Its exceptionally low mineral content makes it feather-light on the palate—perfect for those who want sparkle without heaviness.
This is the water you drink when you want clarity, calm, and refinement. Think: linen tablecloths, citrus desserts, quiet evenings.
Evian – Sparkling (France)
evian begins its journey as rain and snow in the French Alps, filtering through protected glacial rock for over 15 yearsbefore emerging in Évian-les-Bains.
With a naturally balanced pH of 7.2 and gentle mineral content, evian Sparkling is crisp, clean, and incredibly refreshing. During Dry January, it’s an ideal everyday companion hydrating, light, and easy to reach for at any time of day.
It’s also a reminder that patience creates purity.
Gerolsteiner – Sparkling (Germany)
Germany’s most popular mineral water, Gerolsteiner, comes from the Volcanic Eifel region, where ancient geology does the heavy lifting.
As water travels underground, natural carbonic acid dissolves minerals from dolomite rock, resulting in a sparkling water rich in:
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Calcium – supporting bones, teeth, muscles, and nerves
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Magnesium – essential for energy metabolism and nervous system health
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Bicarbonate – helping regulate acid-base balance and digestion
With over 1,800 mg of bicarbonate per liter, Gerolsteiner is bold, structured, and incredibly functional—perfect after meals or when your body needs a mineral boost.
This is Dry January with purpose.
San Benedetto Prestige Rosé – Carbonated (Italy)
Soft pink, elegant, and steeped in history, San Benedetto Prestige Rosé comes from a millenary spring once known as the “water source of health.”
Fed by the glaciers of the Dolomites and Alps, this water travels hundreds of kilometers and hundreds of years, filtering through limestone, sand, and rock, absorbing calcium and magnesium along the way.
The result is a sparkling water that feels celebratory and graceful ideal for Dry January dinners, dessert pairings, or moments when you want something beautiful in your glass.
VOSS – Sparkling (Norway)
Minimalist, iconic, and impeccably clean, VOSS Sparkling Water is all about balance.
Sourced in Norway and finished with a fine, playful carbonation, VOSS Sparkling offers tiny bubbles that dance on the palate without overwhelming it. It’s approachable, modern, and effortlessly refreshing perfect for social moments, mocktails, or simply staying hydrated in style.
Sometimes, Dry January just needs a little sparkle.
How to Participate in Dry January (the Salacious Way)
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Pour your water into a proper glass
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Rotate styles—light one moment, mineral-rich the next
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Pay attention to how your body responds
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Treat water as an experience, not a substitute
Dry January isn’t about what you’re giving up. It’s about what you’re discovering.
And with the Sparkling Box, you’re discovering that water real water, sourced water, mineral water—is anything but boring.
Here’s to bubbles, balance, and starting the year hydrated, grounded, and inspired. 💧🥂