With 'Dry January' behind us, increased alcohol prices in February may come as a sobering reminder of economic troubles to many.

Anthony Taveras, owner of Danbury Road Wine and Spirits in Wilton, says there are ways to still enjoy that favorite drink on a budget.

Whisky drinkers who enjoy Macallan Cask 12 Single Malt Scotch may be aware that the bottle now costs almost $80. A budget-friendly alternative is Glen Turner 12-year-old with a price point of $36.99.

If margaritas and tequila are your drink of choice, then you may have noticed that a bottle of Patron is going to ring up about $50. 

A budget-friendly alternative is Espolòn Tequila for about $26.99.

Ciroc is a really popular brand of good quality vodka from France, but the only thing is you're paying $30 for a bottle, Taveras says.

He suggests Monkey Paradise vodka, which is half the price and may even be better.

"Ciroc is 5 times distilled. Monkey Paradise vodka is 7 times distilled," Taveras says.

A glass of wine could put you on cloud nine for the right price. "The Louie bottle goes between $40-$45," Taveras says.

How about a bottle of Roth Estate cabernet instead? It's a 2018 Cab from the same area and will only cost $24.99.