Dry July 2026 — Your Survival Guide

Dry July is one of Australia's most popular charity fundraising challenges — and one of the hardest for social people who love a drink.

The good news: with the right non-alcoholic drinks, you won't miss alcohol at all.

Why Dry July Is Worth Doing

• Better sleep within the first week
• Clearer skin by week two
• More energy, better mood
• Raising money for cancer support services
• Proving to yourself that you can

The Main Challenge: Social Situations

Dry July falls in the middle of Australian winter — which means plenty of indoor socialising. Dinner parties, pub catch-ups, weekend brunches. The key is having a drink in hand that feels like a proper drink.

Your Dry July Toolkit

Stock Up Before July Starts

The Mix & Match case (16 cans) will last most people 2–3 weeks. Order a couple to get through the month comfortably.

The Flavours That Help Most

• Classic Margarita — satisfies the "I want a cocktail" feeling completely
• Mint Mojito — refreshing and complex, great for evenings
• Chilli Margarita — bold enough to feel like a real drink on a Friday night

Tell Your Friends

Dry July is more fun with company. Share your Smug AF haul and make it a social thing. Most people are surprised how good the drinks are — and a few might join you.

Shop Smug AF — ships Australia-wide. Start your Dry July right.