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Non-Alcoholic Spirits To Try Now

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For years, going sober or cutting down on your drinking meant soda and lime or a warm orange juice as the alternative. But thanks to the explosion of non-alcoholic spirits and low-ABV drinks options on the market, sober life has never been more appealing. Whether you’re hunting for the best rum replacement or looking for a non-alcoholic gin to bring your tonic water to life, look no further…

Tips for non-alcoholic spirits

Remember that non-alcoholic and low-ABV spirits have a shorter shelf life than traditional spirits because, well, they don’t contain alcohol. So, in general, you should consume the spirit within two to three months of opening the bottle. Just as with your favourite gin or whiskey, the wrong mixer can completely ruin your mixed drink, so opt for a fine tonic water or how about mixing up some alcohol-free cocktails for your next dinner party?

Best Non-Alcoholic Spirits and Low ABV Drinks 2024

New London Light

Salcombe Distilling Co. recently launched a non-alcoholic spirit, developed by master distiller Jason Nickels. Made with all-natural ingredients chosen principally for their flavour characteristics and complementary health benefits, you won’t feel like you’re missing out with this one – and at just 3kcal per 100ml, you can enjoy guilt-free.

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Amplify

One of the lighter gin alternatives on the market, this non-alcoholic spirit is a zesty mix of lemon peel, juniper berries, coriander seeds, Angelica root, lemongrass and ginseng root. Combined with orange and citrus, Amplify is a really refreshing option when mixed with soda water.

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Senser Spirits

Designed with the mindful drinking movement in mind, these plant-based spirits are sold with the tagline ‘please drink consciously’. Choose between the Power, Love or Joy blends, which contain 17-19 botanical flavours to lift your (alcohol-free) spirits. Enjoy over ice to really enjoy the aromas of these rich blends.

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Feragaia

If Scottish spirits tend to be your favourite, check out Feragaia, a distilled alcohol-free spirit made from 14 land and sea botanicals. Blended and bottled in the Scottish Lowlands, an area with a rich history in spirit innovation, this unique alcohol-free spirit really offers something interesting, with a mix between Scotch and Kombucha, perfect for those wanting some a little more complex than a spiced botanical to blend with their tonic. Strong enough to stand its own in blended drinks with bitter grapefruit, or stand alone on the rocks.

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Atopia

From the team behind Hendricks Gin, Atopia is a gin alternative containing classic gin botanicals like juniper, orange and coriander. One of the more complex-tasting and spicy low-alcohol spirits, serve with a dash of tonic water, a slice of orange and plenty of ice for a refreshing evening drink.

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Seedlip

Already a stalwart on the alcohol-free spirits scene, Seedlip is a non-alcoholic gin (technically a botanical spirit) that launched in 2015. With three botanic mixes including Garden 108, Grove 42 and Spice 94 (the original), it is one of the closest to a G&T you can create with a decent mixer.

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Ovant

Ovant is an alcohol-free distillations brand, made in Margaret River, western Australia. Choose between three varieties, all containing no alcohol, sugar or calories. There’s Grace, a homage to gin botanicals; Royal, inspired by dark spirits; and Verve, a modern aperitif.

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French Bloom

Think mindful drinking – but made chic. French Bloom, just launched by supermodel Constance Jablonski and Maggie Frerejean-Taittinger (whose career took her to the world’s top restaurants, but no pregnancy-friendly alternative drinks). Their sparkling wines are a genuine delight; you’ll happily sip away completely forgetting you’re going alcohol-free.

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Three Spirit

Heard of ‘euphoric drinks’? No, they’re not just really jolly tipples – rather, it’s an alternative to alcohol which boosts your connections to others, mood and cognition, but without the risk of a hangover. The Three Spirit range is a trio of botanical elixirs which will make you feel a little bit bubbly thanks to the natural power of plants.

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NON

NON, a new handcrafted, non-alcoholic drinks brand from Melbourne, has just launched in the UK. It doesn’t try to mimic wines or strip them of their alcohol, instead it comes in a range of creative gastro flavours. The NON 1 – a sparkling, rosé coloured salted raspberry and chamomile drink – gets my vote with its subtle floral notes. And NON 7 – a sparkling stewed cherry and coffee beverage – is a winner too. But you can quaff lemon marmalade and hibiscus to caramelised pear and kombu brews. Or pair all eight flavours with a tasting menu. It may come in wine bottles at wine prices but it’s all sourced ethically, made with 100 percent green energy, then shipped carbon-neutrally. By Caroline Phillips

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